Gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, are common with GLP-1 receptor agonists and related therapies
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These medications include GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) and liraglutide, as well as dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists like tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
Effects on lipid profile of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors, pioglitazone, acarbose, and sulfonylureas: meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials
As a proxy for heavy smoking (binary variable), we used diagnosis codes related to lung diseases highly associated with tobacco exposure along with diagnosis codes related to nicotine or tobacco, previous use of medications for the treatment of tobacco dependence, and initiation of drugs for obstructive airway disease after the age of 40