The reason glucagon was not targeted in previous weight loss medications is a counterintuitive paradox: glucagon also raises blood sugar, which seemed counterproductive in a medication also targeting GLP-1 receptors for insulin regulation
Depending on the drug, it may also lower cardiovascular risk or the likelihood of kidney complications in those with type 2 diabetes, ease heart failure symptoms, reduce liver fat, improve metabolic dysfunction, and lessen the severity of sleep apnea
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Duration: Usually peaks 1-2 weeks then improves over subsequent 2-3 weeks
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Zepbound (tirzepatide) Zepbound is a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist offered as a once-weekly injection, touted as the highest efficacy in weight loss medications at 20.9% body weight loss in trials