SURMOUNT trials (2,500+ patients) found no unexpected heart events, reductions in blood pressure and triglycerides, and no increase in arrhythmias
Weighing the Benefits and Risks Semaglutide offers many benefits, especially for people who are overweight and have a higher risk of heart disease
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A patient who begins GLP-1 therapy often experiences significant fatigue, nausea, and reduced appetite in the early weeks
In one trial, only about 17% of people who stopped tirzepatide were able to keep off most of the weight they had lost, compared with about 90% of those who stayed on the medication
At the same time, waste products are ushered out of tissues more efficiently