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Discontinuation and weight regain How often people stop the medication TRIUMPH-4 (n=445, 68 weeks, obesity with knee osteoarthritis): 18.2% on 12 mg, 12.2% on 9 mg, 4% on placebo 2 TRANSCEND-T2D-1 (n=537, 40 weeks, type 2 diabetes): 5.1% on 12 mg, 4.5% on 9 mg, 0% on placebo 3 Phase 2 (n=338, 48 weeks): 6 to 16% across doses, 1% on placebo 1 For comparison, Wegovys STEP-1 trial reported a discontinuation rate of around 7% due to side effects, and Mounjaros SURMOUNT-1 reported a similar rate
Side Effects of Semaglutide Alone Semaglutide is commonly used to help with blood sugar control and weight loss, but it does come with side effects
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The most interesting shift: Pharma is no longer focused on managing diabetes alone
The average endpoint was 15% of starting body weight