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85%, 89%, and 91% of participants achieved a weight reduction of 5% or more with 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg of tirzepatide respectively.

A high percentage of adults with obesity can expect significant weight loss with tirzepatide.

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The percentage of participants who had weight reduction of 5% or more was 85% (95% CI, 82 to 89), 89% (95% CI, 86 to 92), and 91% (95% CI, 88 to 94) with 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg of tirzepatide, respectively.
Ania M. Jastreboff et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2022

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Based on the large randomized controlled trial design.

Source

Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity

Ania M. Jastreboff et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2022

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