The SURPASS-2 trial (Frias et al., NEJM , 2021) directly compared tirzepatide to semaglutide 1 mg in patients with type 2 diabetes and found tirzepatide superior across all dose levels for both weight loss and glycemic control
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Its also possible to experience allergic reactions such as skin rash or hives after taking Semaglutide GLP-1
Additionally, the medication's effect on gastric emptying may theoretically affect the absorption of certain nutrients, though robust clinical evidence on this specific interaction remains limited
Weight loss outcomes: the numbers tell different stories If your primary goal is seeing a lower number on the scale as quickly as possible, semaglutide wins this comparison decisively
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