Semaglutide caused 23 cases of cholelithiasis and 3 instances of acute pancreatitis
Important notice for UK patients: Tirzepatide is only available in the UK as pre-filled pens (Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight management)
The side effect profiles differ somewhat , with tirzepatide showing similar GI effects but potentially different patterns of onset and resolution
Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV), and 6-min walk distance are used along lung imaging, arterial gases diffusion and quality of life measurements
The decision between the two hinges on the patients BMI, health status, and readiness for a major surgical commitment
At the 1.0 mg dose, Ozempic produced roughly 4.5 to 6.4 kg of weight loss over 30 weeks in people with type 2 diabetes