take both a GLP-1 agonist (Victoza, Byetta) and DPP-4 inhibitor (Januvia, etc) for type 2 diabetes

August 2012

Is it okay for patients to take both a GLP-1 agonist (Victoza, Byetta) and DPP-4 inhibitor (Januvia, etc) for type 2 diabetes? This is sometimes tried if patients need combo therapy and they want to avoid weight gain or hypoglycemia from other meds. ...

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