However, prescribing rates remained relatively steady and even decreased slightly through late 2024 and early 2025
TE has previously been reported in patients following weight loss (bariatric) surgery
doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2020.07.019 Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, et al
The side effects most people experience include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, or other GI-related issues
Key findings from this phase 2 obesity trial included: Mean weight reduction of up to approximately 24.2% at the highest dose (12 mg) after 48 weeks Dose-dependent reductions in body weight across all active treatment arms Significant reductions in waist circumference, blood pressure, and lipid parameters Improvements in fasting glucose and insulin resistance markers A separate phase 2 trial in adults with type 2 diabetes (published in 2023) demonstrated meaningful HbA1c reductions alongside substantial weight loss, suggesting potential dual utility in both obesity and glycaemic management