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Viking Therapeutics' Weight-Loss Drug Fails to Impress Investors Amid High Dropout Rates

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Viking Therapeutics' Weight-Loss Drug Fails to Impress Investors Amid High Dropout Rates
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Viking Therapeutics' oral weight loss drug VK2735 showed promising weight reduction in a Phase 2 trial, but high rates of gastrointestinal side effects and discontinuation have disappointed investors.

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