Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity

Comparing the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity in adults without diabetes

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Abstract

Over 12,300 patients were included in the analysis of tirzepatide's efficacy for weight loss.

  • Weekly tirzepatide 10 and 15 mg resulted in greater weight loss compared to weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg, daily semaglutide 0.4 mg, or liraglutide 3 mg.
  • Tirzepatide and weekly semaglutide showed similar efficacy, but tirzepatide had significantly higher odds of achieving ≥5%-20% weight loss compared to liraglutide.
  • More gastrointestinal adverse events were reported with GLP-1 receptor agonists compared to placebo, with no significant difference between the drugs.
  • All GLP-1 receptor agonists evaluated resulted in significant weight reduction, with tirzepatide showing better efficacy outcomes.

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