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Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): Nausea Vomiting Diarrhoea Constipation Abdominal (stomach) pain Headache Tiredness (fatigue) Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) in people with type 2 diabetes Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Low blood sugar in people without type 2 diabetes Dizziness Altered taste (dysgeusia) and altered skin sensation (dysaesthesia) Indigestion (dyspepsia), heartburn / acid reflux (GORD), gastritis, burping, wind (flatulence) and bloating Increased heart rate Gallstones (cholelithiasis) Kidney stones (urolithiasis) Hair loss Increased blood levels of amylase, lipase and bilirubin Diabetic retinopathy in people with type 2 diabetes Hip fracture Uncommon to rare: Acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Low blood pressure (hypotension) and orthostatic hypotension Allergic reactions, including anaphylactic reaction and angioedema (swelling) Delayed gastric emptying and, rarely, intestinal obstruction Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a rare eye condition that can cause sudden loss of vision Serious side effects

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The decision involves weighing 60-80% cost savings against lack of regulatory oversight and assuming personal responsibility for quality verification

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