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found that tezepatide had a significant dose-dependent advantage in weight loss compared with placebo, GLP-1R agonists, and basal insulin (130)
The subjects treated with tirzepatide lost 21.4% of their body weight, on average, over 12 months, equating to 49.4lb (22.4kg)
Results for the trial-product estimand were similar (Figure 2B)
Although research has examined daily doses ranging from 250 mg to 1,000 mg in healthy adults, the optimal amount may vary depending on individual health status, needs, and underlying conditions