This is a positive finding, as reflux can be a troublesome side effect for some patients and could otherwise undermine compliance
To ascertain outcomes, we used ICD-9-CM codes from hospital discharge claims: myocardial infarction (410414), stroke (431436), hospitalization for heart failure (428), hospitalization for any cardiovascular cause (390459), and revascularization (00.55, 00.6166, 36.03, 36.067, 36.1019, 38.48, 39.50, 39.52, 39.71, 39.90)
Phentermine and semaglutide work through completely different mechanisms
However, Ely Lilly has developed an oral version of the medication, Orforglipron, that the pharmaceutical company plans to submit to the Food & Drug Administration for approval by the end of the year, and for type 2 diabetes treatment in 2026