It is not the brand-name Ozempic pen
Tirzepatide is actively studied in research on dual incretin receptor pharmacology, adipose tissue biology, beta-cell preservation, NASH resolution, obstructive sleep apnea, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and polycystic kidney disease
In a March 18 filing, they argue that the drug makers exaggerated the benefits of GLP-1 medications while downplaying serious gastrointestinal risks, such as gastroparesis and intestinal blockages
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"The purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide compared to placebo in children or teenagers with Type 2 diabetes taking metformin, or basal insulin, or both," the company wrote