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GLP-1s and Opioids: The GI Risk Clinicians May Be Missing

4 days ago Articles, Gastroenterology, GLP- 1 Agonist Therapy Center, GLP-1 Agonist Therapy Center, Neuropathy & Pain, Physician oriented, Safety, Type 2 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes 972 views

GLP-1 receptor agonists have transformed the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but their effects on gastrointestinal motility remain an important clinical consideration. Opioids can also slow gastrointestinal function, raising an obvious question: what happens when patients need both? New research examining GLP-1 and opioid interactions suggests that opioid choice may …