For this RCT, we identified a conference abstract that similarly reported a positive effect of exenatide on weight reduction and BMI 146
This data was then exported for statistical analyses
Gastrointestinal adverse events Very common (10% or more): Diarrhea (35%), abdominal pain (21%), vomiting (21%), nausea (12%) Common (1% to 10%): Constipation, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal disorder, melena Very rare (less than 0.01%): Abdominal cramps [Ref] Nervous system Very common (10% or more): Headache (37%), dizziness (18%), paresthesia (12%) Common (1% to 10%): Hypertonia, vertigo, taste perversion Frequency not reported : Seizures (with or without pre-existing seizure activity), increase in seizure frequency and/or severity [Ref] Metabolic Very common (10% or more): Hypercalcemia (15%), hypervolemia (12%) Common (1% to 10%): Anorexia, hyperkalemia [Ref] There are reports from clinical trials of significant hypertriglyceridemia associated with high doses of levocarnitine (3 g/day) given to uremic dialysis patients
This can lead to lower consumption of nutrients essential for red blood cell production, such as iron, vitamin B12, and folate
