Al-Aly emphasized that his study also highlighted potential downsides to the medications, including an increased risk of gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in rare cases paralysis of the stomach
Victoza and Saxenda contain the same active ingredient but have different maximum doses Victoza is prescribed up to 1.8 mg daily for managing diabetes, while Saxenda is used for weight management at a higher dose of up to 3 mg daily
The connection is far more nuanced, rooted in the peptide's systemic effects rather than it being a direct 'acne cure'
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