Research
Hormonal
Tirzepatide treatment resulted in significant decreases in total cholesterol levels: median -3.76% for 5 mg, -4.63% for 10 mg, and -5.93% for 15 mg.
Tirzepatide may help in managing cholesterol levels in patients.
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tirzepatide treatment resulted in significant decreases in total cholesterol levels: median -3.76% (95% CI -5.20% to -2.31%) for 5 mg; -4.63% (-6.07% to -3.19%) for 10 mg; and -5.93% (-7.36% to -4.49%) for 15 mg.
Why this rating
Based on the meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
Effect of tirzepatide on blood pressure and lipids: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Mehmet Kanbay et al. · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · 2023
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