Watch for Gallbladder Problems in Patients on GLP-1 Agonists

November 2022

You’ll hear more buzz about GLP-1 agonists (Victoza, etc) and gallbladder disease...due to recent data.

Some GLP-1 agonist labels already warn about gallbladder inflammation or stones. It’s because case reports and studies suggest a link.

Educate that GLP-1 agonists may increase the risk of gallbladder issues by causing rapid weight loss in some patients.

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