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Dual SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibition with licogliflozin produces statistically significant but modest body weight loss (mean -3.73% to -3.83%) in adults with overweight or obesity, with responder rates (≥5% loss) reaching 45.3% at high doses, though accompanied by dose-dependent gastrointestinal adverse events.

Licogliflozin, a dual SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitor, leads to modest but statistically significant weight loss (around 3-4% on average) in adults with overweight or obesity over 24 weeks. While about 45% of patients taking the highest doses lose at least 5% of their body weight, the average effect is smaller than other anti-obesity medications. Treatment is associated with gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea, which are dose-dependent and often improve over time or with dose reduction. Patients should expect a gradual, modest weight loss rather than a dramatic reduction, and must adhere to lifestyle interventions (caloric restriction and exercise) as part of the protocol.

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Licogliflozin once daily or twice daily produced a significant dose-response signal for weight loss versus placebo (P < 0.0001). However, mean adjusted percent changes in body weight after 24 weeks were modest, ranging from −0.45% to −3.83%... Responder analysis of ≥ 5% weight loss at week 24 revealed significant differences versus placebo, which were most pronounced with highest doses of 50 mg twice daily (45.3%) and 150 mg once daily (42.9%)... While weight loss was greater at higher doses, gastrointestinal adverse events were also more frequent.
Harold Bays et al. · Obesity · 2020

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Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial with a large sample size (n=460) and rigorous statistical modeling (MCP-Mod).

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Licogliflozin, a Novel SGLT1 and 2 Inhibitor: Body Weight Effects in a Randomized Trial in Adults with Overweight or Obesity

Harold Bays et al. · Obesity · 2020

DOI 10.1002/oby.22764

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