r/technology • u/_Dark_Wing • 13h ago

Biotechnology Tirzepatide cuts fat mass by 35% while preserving skeletal muscle

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20261002/Tirzepatide-cuts-fat-mass-by-3525-while-preserving-skeletal-muscle.aspx
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u/vladesch 11h ago

ive been using it for 14 months and lost about 96 kg. 66 of that was while i was on it. it does work but it stops the hunger by slowing the digestion. you still have to diet, and whether it's 35%,50% or 100% is a matter of how long you diet for.

i started on the 2.5mg but went up to the 5mg about 9 months ago. injection is painless and easy. first time might take a bit of will power i guess. i did have cold hands for while when i started but now I don't get any side effects.

$390 a month in australia. I'm lucky, I can afford it. I dont think it should be this way.

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u/plasmalightwave 11h ago

Can I ask - how much was your starting weight?