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Increased risk of low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who also take medicines to treat their diabetes (such as insulin or sulfonylureas)

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Some prescribers recommend periodic breaks or dose reductions after achieving weight loss goals, while others advocate for continuous therapy to prevent weight regain