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2. Glipizide - Wikipedia

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   Glipizide, sold under the brand name Glucotrol among others, is an anti-diabetic medication of the sulfonylurea class used to treat type 2 diabetes. [1] [2] It is used together with a diabetic diet and exercise. [1] [2] It is not indicated for use by itself in type 1 diabetes. [1] [2] It is taken by mouth.

3. GLP-1 receptor agonist - Wikipedia

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   They are also a first-line treatment for people with both type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. Both types of medication can be combined with metformin. [8] [9] One advantage of GLP-1 agonists over older insulin secretagogues, such as sulfonylureas or meglitinides, is that they have a lower risk of causing hypoglycemia. [10]

4. 6 Potential Long-Term Effects of Ozempic - AOL

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   2. Acute Kidney Injury. Some reports in a review supported by Novo Nordisk suggested that semaglutide may decrease the risk of kidney disease over the long term. But there were also a few reports ...

5. 8 Reasons You May Still Be Hungry on Semaglutide - AOL

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   Common side effects include constipation, nausea, and diarrhea. To limit these gastrointestinal side effects, your healthcare provider will probably get you started on a low dose of semaglutide ...

6. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Bulk-forming laxatives, also known as roughage, are substances, such as fiber in food and hydrophilic agents in over-the-counter drugs, that add bulk and water to stools so they can pass more easily through the intestines (lower part of the digestive tract). [2] Properties. Site of action: small and large intestines; Onset of action: 12–72 hours

7. Constipation - Wikipedia

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   Constipation is more concerning when there is weight loss or anemia, blood is present in the stool, there is a history of inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer in a person's family, or it is of new onset in someone who is older. [12] Treatment of constipation depends on the underlying cause and the duration that it has been present. [4]

8. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   If a patient using an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor suffers from an episode of hypoglycemia, the patient should eat something containing monosaccharides, such as glucose tablets. Since the drug will prevent the digestion of polysaccharides (or non-monosaccharides), non-monosaccharide foods may not effectively reverse a hypoglycemic episode in a ...

9. Fecal impaction - Wikipedia

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   Given that all opioids can cause constipation, [6] it is recommended that any patient placed on opioid pain medications be given medications to prevent constipation before it occurs. Daily medications can also be used to promote normal motility of the colon and soften stools. Daily use of laxatives or enemas should be avoided by most ...