Considerations: May cause side effects such as elevated heart rate, insomnia, anxiety, or dry mouth
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Oral versions of GLP-1Ra are still under investigation for the treatment of obesity, though they thus far have lower efficacy [25]
It works best as part of a structured and disciplined, and healthy lifestyle with appropriate treatment plan that includes doctors assessment, dosage monitoring and follow-up reviews
This usually occurs shortly after the injection and may be accompanied by redness, swelling, or a small bump
In a phase 3, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial, 2,539 adults with a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, or 27 or greater with at least one weight-related complication, were given weekly subcutaneous injections of tirzepatide (5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg) or a placebo for 72 weeks