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The study points out that the potential drop in desire could be hidden by other effects of GLP-1 agonists
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semaglutide typically provides greater weight loss and less frequent dosing due to longer half-life, while liraglutide is dosed daily and may suit patients preferring shorter exposure or specific clinical profiles
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