Real-world evidence suggests favorable cardiovascular effects, with some retrospective analyses showing tirzepatide may reduce major cardiovascular events by approximately 14% compared to semaglutide
According to FDA prescribing information, the most frequently reported side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain
Severe, worsening, or functionally impairing fatigue warrants prompt clinical review
GLP-1 increases preingestive satiation via hypothalamic circuits in mice and humans
Uncommon but warrants a call: Severe, persistent abdominal pain radiating to the back
Both drugs employ tirzepatide to engage with the body's GIP and GLP-1 receptors, aiding insulin secretion and appetite suppression