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For example, clinical trials of semaglutide and tirzepatide report dyspepsia occurring in approximately 3-9% of patients, with GERD and belching/eructation also noted in some product labels

Most patients lose 15 pounds in 8 to 16 weeks on GLP-1 medications Tirzepatide may produce slightly faster results than Semaglutide Appetite suppression often begins within the first 12 weeks Healthy weight loss averages 1 to 2.5 pounds per week Results depend on dosing, nutrition, activity, and consistency GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are widely used in medical weight loss programs to help reduce appetite and support gradual fat loss

12,58,59 In a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis including more than 34,000 patients with T2DM, semaglutide therapy was not associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis

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15,139 The latest guidance from the European Association for the Study of the Liver recommends a 35% weight reduction even in normal-weight patients, though solid histological evidence supporting this is lacking