Increase only if weight loss stalls or hunger returns
Notable findings include: In the SURMOUNT-1 trial of tirzepatide for the treatment of obesity, secondary findings showed improvements in the GLP-1 treatment group in systolic blood pressure (-7.2mm Hg), diastolic blood pressure (-4.8mm Hg), triglycerides (-24.8mg/dl), fasting insulin (-42.9mIU liter), and total cholesterol (-4.8mg/dl)
The MHRA-approved Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) acknowledges these effects, which contribute to the weight loss observed in many patients, even when prescribed primarily for diabetes management
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Benefits Outweigh Temporary Fatigue Despite initial tiredness, GLP-1 medications provide significant benefits in managing blood sugar and supporting weight loss
Cost Considerations for Long-Term Use Brand-name semaglutide costs $969 to $1,349 monthly, making long-term use prohibitively expensive for many people without insurance coverage