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Tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, demonstrates superior weight loss efficacy compared to other currently available AOMs in phase 3 trials.

Tirzepatide is a new once-weekly injection that targets two hormones (GIP and GLP-1) to help with weight loss. In clinical trials, it led to an average 22.5% body weight loss over 72 weeks. It starts at a low dose to minimize side effects and can be increased up to 15 mg weekly. Talk to your doctor about whether this advanced option is right for you.

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Among the drugs that have undergone phase 3 trials, tirzepatide has shown to be the most effective, with generally mild to moderate AEs
Eon Ju Jeon et al. · Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome · 2023

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Based on SURMOUNT-1 trial, a large-scale phase 3 study.

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Approved Anti-Obesity Medications in 2022 KSSO Guidelines and the Promise of Phase 3 Clinical Trials: Anti-Obesity Drugs in the Sky and on the Horizon

Eon Ju Jeon et al. · Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome · 2023

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