In fact, the first one, exenatide (Byetta) , was inspired by exendin-4 , a peptide found in the saliva of the Gila monster, a venomous desert lizard
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Risks & side effects of GLP-1 medications GLP-1 contraindications There are several contraindications for GLP-1 medications to keep in mind
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do not skip the next dose to compensate