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Incretin Analogs for Weight Management in Adults Without Diabetes.

The Annals of pharmacotherapy
April 1, 2024
Alison Lobkovich et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Extracted Claims (7)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
liraglutide
decrease
weight loss
adults without diabetes
5.7% to 11.8%
Percent weight loss ranged from 5.7% to 11.8%
#1
semaglutide
decrease
weight loss
adults without diabetes
14.9% to 17.4%
Percent weight loss ranged from 14.9% to 17.4%
#2
tirzepatide
decrease
weight loss
adults without diabetes
15% to 20.9%
Percent weight loss ranged from 15% to 20.9%
#3
liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide
decrease
weight management
adults without diabetes
-
Efficacy data supporting the use of these agents for weight management were promising
#4
liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide
increase
gastrointestinal adverse effects
adults without diabetes
most common
Safety data were relatively similar across all trials and identified gastrointestinal adverse effects as most common
#5
Glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists
neutral
-
overweight or obese patients
-
are preferred for overweight or obese patients
#6
All incretin analogs in this review
decrease
weight management
adults without diabetes
-
are superior to placebo
#7
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This is a narrative review of incretin analogs and their effect on weight management in adult without diabetes. DATA SOURCES: Randomized controlled trials were identified by English language. PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Embase databases were searched from inception through June 2023 to identify all pertinent trials reporting outcomes on efficacy and safety search using the terms: tirzepatide, semaglutide, liraglutide, and obesity. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION: Selected studies were included if the study population was composed of adults without diabetes being treated by glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists or glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 agonists for weight management, and weight loss was assessed as a primary outcome. DATA SYNTHESIS: Fifteen studies involving 3 pharmacotherapies (liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide) were identified. Efficacy data supporting the use of these agents for weight management were promising when compared to placebo and/or other behavioral therapies. Percent weight loss ranged from 5.7% to 11.8%, 14.9% to 17.4%, and 15% to 20.9% for liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, respectively. Safety data were relatively similar across all trials and identified gastrointestinal adverse effects as most common. RELEVANCE TO PATIENT CARE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists are preferred for overweight or obese patients by the American Gastroenterological Association. Future guidelines may address tirzepatides' place in therapy as new evidence comes forth. Providers should consider patient-specific factors such as cost, adverse effects, drug interactions, and comorbidities when prescribing these agents and provide education regarding the need for concurrent diet and exercise modifications. CONCLUSIONS: All incretin analogs in this review are superior to placebo when used for weight management in adults without diabetes.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultHumansIncretinsLiraglutideHypoglycemic AgentsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Gastric Inhibitory PolypeptideObesityWeight LossGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists
Study Links
PubMed ID37522468
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