Tolerability Issues : The adverse events with the GLP-1-based therapies are primarily gastrointestinal and include nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea [82], leading to meaningful discontinuation rates that limit real-world effectiveness
If youre interested in GLP-1 class therapies that are currently approved and available semaglutide and tirzepatide those are accessible through licensed telehealth providers with proper medical supervision
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Notify your doctor if you experience persistent or severe gastrointestinal issues, as dose adjustment or discontinuation may be necessary
The SURMOUNT-4 trial found that patients who continued tirzepatide 15 mg lost an additional 5.5% of body weight over 52 weeks, while those switched to placebo regained approximately 14.0% (Aronne et al., JAMA 2024)