For every 1,000 people who take GLP-1 drugs, about 2 may get gallstones, and 4 may get acid reflux
Clinical trials vs real-world results What the clinical trials show The landmark SURMOUNT-5 trial published in 2025 compared these medications directly at standard maximum doses: 1 Mounjaro (tirzepatide 15 mg) produced 20.2% average weight loss Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) produced 13.7% average weight loss The 6.5 percentage point difference was statistically significant This trial used the maximum approved doses at the time (Mounjaro 15 mg, Wegovy 2.4 mg) and lasted 72 weeks
What if I dont feel any appetite suppression at 0.25 mg after two weeks
Legal and legislation On the legal front, perhaps the biggest story was the collapse of the carefully negotiated settlement of Purdue Pharmas bankruptcy, after the US supreme court ruled the part of the deal that shielded the Sackler family from liability in future civil claims contravened bankruptcy law
Cooked proteins: Sirloin steak, chicken sausage, meatballs, chicken strips, egg bites theres a huge range of already-cooked proteins to choose from at Costco
Symptom Tracking Keep a journal of side effects to discuss with your doctor during follow-ups