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Weight loss results also happen over time
Laboratory investigation typically includes comprehensive metabolic panel, magnesium level, creatine kinase (if muscle injury is suspected), and possibly vitamin D level
Tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, introduces an additional mechanism by activating both GLP-1 and GIP receptors , which may amplify metabolic benefits
In another 2025 study by Qeadan and colleagues that used electronic health data from over 1.3 million individuals with a history of alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder, researchers found that individuals with alcohol use disorder (n=817,309) prescribed GLP-1 medications experienced about 50% fewer alcohol intoxication events over the 2-year period compared to patients who didnt receive the medications (Qeadan et al., 2025)