In SUSTAIN 6, subjects with T2D at high CV risk treated with semaglutide had a 26% lower risk of the primary composite outcome of first MACE (death from CV causes, nonfatal MI, or nonfatal stroke) vs those receiving placebo over 2 years (p = 0.02 for superiority [post hoc]) [12]
Beyond 500mcg, the risk-benefit ratio becomes less favorable
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phase 3 trials ongoing as of 2025 Best phase 2 weight loss (retatrutide) / 24.2% at 48 weeks, 12 mg dose Best phase 3 weight loss (tirzepatide) / 22.5% at 72 weeks, 15 mg dose Combination evidence / zero published controlled trials Primary combination risk / additive nausea, vomiting, potential pancreatitis Switching rationale / inadequate response or tolerability on tirzepatide Guideline position on combining / no major guideline endorses dual-incretin stacking What Are Mounjaro and Retatrutide, and How Do They Differ
Most researchers report meaningful differences in how their weight loss progresses by the two month mark compared to previous diet attempts
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