Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist licensed in the UK for type 2 diabetes and weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with comorbidities
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Several FDA-approval drugs will be discussed, including liraglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide, orlistat, and combinations like phentermine/topiramate and bupropion/naltrexone, noting their effectiveness in obesity management [34, 35] (Table 1)
Weight loss during this period is typically modest, primarily due to reduced caloric intake
The client sees less visible change per session than the treatment should produce
I lost almost 50 pounds