Throughout the study, a higher percentage of study participants in the tirzepatide groups stopped taking the medication due to adverse events (side effects) than in the semaglutide group
The risk of yo-yo effects, where patients lose muscle on the drug and regain fat after stopping, is a real concern
The findings support the idea that treating obesity and metabolic dysfunction with GLP-1 drugs could help restore hormonal balance and reproductive function in both women and men
[1] [3] It belongs to a class of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, originally developed for type 2 diabetes management but now used for chronic weight management following NICE guidance and MHRA approval
It should not be the only one
Reduced risk of heart disease: By supporting weight loss and improving cardiovascular markers, semaglutide can lower risk factors associated with heart disease, including inflammation and poor cholesterol balance