But the really impressive numbers came from the SURPASS-5 trial, where tirzepatide reduced total cholesterol by 12.9%, LDL cholesterol by 15.5%, and triglycerides by a substantial 24.9%, while increasing HDL cholesterol by 0.9%
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Overlap or Transition Timing : - Depending on the patient's glycemic control, some physicians recommend a 1-2 week overlap or direct switch, ensuring no gap in treatment
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A post hoc analysis of that trial found that 82% of tirzepatide-treated participants had already lost 5% or more of their body weight by week 12
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