In the initial weeks, some weight loss may come from water weight, particularly if dietary adjustments are made alongside starting the medication
KETOGENIC DIET The ketogenic diet alters how the body burns energy, from carbohydrates to lipids
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Some pharmacies may assign a BUD of up to 120 days , but only if theyve conducted rigorous stability testing, similar to the testing drug manufacturers use for establishing expiration dates
SURMOUNT-1 Trial Results (Published in New England Journal of Medicine): According to the SURMOUNT-1 clinical trial enrolling 2,539 participants, tirzepatide achieved the following mean weight reductions at 72 weeks: 5 mg dose: 16.0% mean weight loss (approximately 35 lbs or 16 kg) 10 mg dose: 21.4% mean weight loss (approximately 49 lbs or 22 kg) 15 mg dose: 22.5% mean weight loss (approximately 52 lbs or 24 kg) Placebo: 2.4% mean weight loss (approximately 5 lbs or 2 kg) According to the trial data, 89% to 96% of participants taking tirzepatide at the 10 mg and 15 mg doses achieved at least 5% body weight reduction, compared to 28% of those taking placebo