There is currently no established pharmacological mechanism by which tirzepatide would directly cause sleep disruption, though research in this specific area is limited
Discontinuation and weight regain How often people stop the medication TRIUMPH-4 (n=445, 68 weeks, obesity with knee osteoarthritis): 18.2% on 12 mg, 12.2% on 9 mg, 4% on placebo 2 TRANSCEND-T2D-1 (n=537, 40 weeks, type 2 diabetes): 5.1% on 12 mg, 4.5% on 9 mg, 0% on placebo 3 Phase 2 (n=338, 48 weeks): 6 to 16% across doses, 1% on placebo 1 For comparison, Wegovys STEP-1 trial reported a discontinuation rate of around 7% due to side effects, and Mounjaros SURMOUNT-1 reported a similar rate
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