Concomitant diseases of patients in this trial included, but were not limited to, heart failure (12%), history of ischemic stroke (8%) and history of a MI (36%)
However, Mounjaros dual-action approach may lead to more pronounced appetite suppression in certain individuals
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Developed by Eli Lilly as a triple-receptor agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors simultaneously, retatrutide achieved a mean body weight reduction of -24.2% at its highest dose over 48 weeks surpassing both semaglutide and tirzepatide in their respective pivotal trials