20% of body weight) are more likely to notice hair loss with GLP-1 RA usage.[ref] Studies note that this also occurs with other forms of weight loss, like bariatric surgery, and could be tied to reduced intake of nutrients such as protein, iron, biotin, or zinc
It is not licensed as a lipid-lowering medication, and patients requiring pharmacological cholesterol management should continue statins as recommended by NICE guidance, even whilst taking Saxenda for weight loss
Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonists The discovery of the first GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist was reported in 2013 [74]
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It is best suited for patients who are close to their ideal weight, as it is not intended for weight loss
Tirzepatide is associated with improvements in body composition, meaning a higher percentage of weight loss comes from fat tissue rather than lean muscle