More serious but less common risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, acute kidney injury (particularly in the setting of dehydration from gastrointestinal symptoms), and hypoglycemia when used in combination with insulin or sulfonylureas
In this patient population, %WL did not significantly differ with age, ethnicity, diabetes status, sex, time from surgery (months), type of surgery, postoperative %WL or MBS response (weight regain versus suboptimal weight loss)
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