Research
Hormonal
Incretin analogs (liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide) are effective for weight management in adults without diabetes, with percent weight loss ranging from 5.7% to 20.9%.
Healthcare providers can consider prescribing these agents for weight management in overweight or obese patients without diabetes.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Percent weight loss ranged from 5.7% to 11.8%, 14.9% to 17.4%, and 15% to 20.9% for liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, respectively.
Why this rating
Based on the review of randomized controlled trials.
Source
Incretin Analogs for Weight Management in Adults Without Diabetes
Alison Lobkovich et al. · Annals of Pharmacotherapy · 2023
review · n=15Cited 2×
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