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What is GLP-1 receptor agonist?

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GLP-1 receptor agonist

A GLP-1 receptor agonist is a medicine that switches on the same receptor as natural GLP-1, but lasts much longer in the body.

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In plain words

An agonist is a drug that activates a receptor.

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Why it matters

Every drug page on Sunny Weigh belongs to this class, so the shared warnings and side effects apply across them.

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A GLP-1 receptor agonist is a medicine that switches on the same receptor as natural GLP-1, but lasts much longer in the body.

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