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A new study explores the reasons why tirzepatide, the once-weekly injection used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, is associated with greater weight loss in women than men.
Let's look at the research: People who took the maximum dose of tirzepatide over 72 weeks lost an average of 21 percent of their body weight, according to data from clinical trials published in ...
In a phase III double-blind, randomized, controlled trial supported by Eli Lilly, nondiabetic adults with a body mass index of 30 or more, or 27 or more and at least one weight-related complication, excluding diabetes, were randomized to receive once-weekly, subcutaneous tirzepatide (5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg) or placebo. The mean percentage change ...
A four-week supply of 2.5-milligram (mg) vials is $399, and a four-week supply of 5-mg vials is $529, less than half the list price of other GLP-1 medicines for obesity, according to Eli Lilly.
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Tirzepatide added years to my life and I’m more confident than ever. After officially hitting my goal weight, it took a month to completely wean off the medication by August 2023.
Plus, for women who become pregnant in their 30s, your body adapts to store more fat for energy, and this metabolic shift can persist postpartum, Dr. Thompson says.