BYETTA (exenatide) Injection, for Subcutaneous Use: Prescribing Information
Key results at 80 weeks: Participants on the 4 mg dose lost an average of 47.2 lbs (19.0%) Participants on the 12 mg dose lost an average of 70.3 lbs (28.3%) 45.3% of participants on the 12 mg dose achieved at least 30% weight loss a level historically associated with bariatric surgery outcomes The 4 mg dose showed a lower rate of discontinuation due to adverse events than even placebo In a study extension to 104 weeks, participants with a starting BMI of 35 or higher who received 12 mg lost up to an average of 85.0 lbs (30.3%)
Your guide to GLP-1 side effects Heres what you should know when taking a prescription medication like Ozempic or Zepbound and how you can reduce the side effects
Excess weight, in and of itself, is not a disease. When it comes to her patients, she says, shes a stickler for a holistic approach to health, including eating a nutritious diet (not just eating less) and daily physical activity, as essential elements of the weight-loss process
It picks up sugar from your blood and takes it to your bodys cells, where its used to create energy
