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24.2% average weight loss at 48 weeks (12 mg dose) 91% of participants maintained weight without regain through week 48 28% nausea rate (lower than Wegovys 44%) 11.2% discontinuation rate due to side effects Emerging Research Directions Ongoing studies will better characterize the combination of bariatric surgery with newer GLP-1/GIP medications
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Tirzepatide also stands out when compared to other GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide (Wegovy or Ozempic)