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Association of long-term weight management pharmacotherapy with multiple health outcomes: an umbrella review and evidence map.

Lu TT, Liu B, Ge L, Liu YL, Lu Y

International journal of obesity (2005)26 Jan 2025Cited by 3 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study35

2 results from studies that gave the peptide. 2 results from people.

  1. 01HumanSystematic reviewSafety outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, notable adverse events were associated with liraglutide; the event types, signed effect and reference were unstated.

    In plain wordsIn reviewed people with overweight/obesity, liraglutide was linked to notable side effects; event types and comparison were unspecified.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedAdverse events
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Notable AEs were associated with liraglutide, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and orlistat.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
  2. 02HumanSystematic reviewSafety outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, notable adverse events were associated with semaglutide; the event types, signed effect and reference were unstated.

    In plain wordsIn reviewed people with overweight/obesity, semaglutide was linked to notable side effects; event types and comparison were unspecified.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedAdverse events
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Notable AEs were associated with liraglutide, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and orlistat.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone33

In this study, the peptide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking the peptide.

  1. 03HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial body weight outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial body weight changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBody weight
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  2. 04HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial body weight outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial body weight changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBody weight
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  3. 05HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial body weight outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial body weight changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBody weight
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  4. 06HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial weight loss outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial weight loss changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedWeight loss
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  5. 07HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial weight loss outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial weight loss changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedWeight loss
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  6. 08HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial weight loss outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial weight loss changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedWeight loss
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  7. 09HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial waist circumference outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial waist circumference changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedWaist circumference
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  8. 10HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial waist circumference outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial waist circumference changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedWaist circumference
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  9. 11HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial waist circumference outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial waist circumference changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedWaist circumference
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  10. 12HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial body mass index outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial body mass index changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBody mass index
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  11. 13HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial body mass index outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial body mass index changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBody mass index
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  12. 14HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial body mass index outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial body mass index changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBody mass index
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  13. 15HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial total cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial total cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedTotal cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  14. 16HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial total cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial total cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedTotal cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  15. 17HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial total cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial total cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedTotal cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  16. 18HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial triglycerides outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial triglycerides changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedTriglycerides
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  17. 19HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial triglycerides outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial triglycerides changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedTriglycerides
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  18. 20HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial triglycerides outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial triglycerides changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedTriglycerides
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  19. 21HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial low-density lipoprotein cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial low-density lipoprotein cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  20. 22HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial low-density lipoprotein cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial low-density lipoprotein cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  21. 23HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial low-density lipoprotein cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial low-density lipoprotein cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  22. 24HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  23. 25HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  24. 26HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  25. 27HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial blood pressure outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial blood pressure changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBlood pressure
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Blood pressure · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  26. 28HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial blood pressure outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial blood pressure changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBlood pressure
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Blood pressure · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  27. 29HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial blood pressure outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial blood pressure changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedBlood pressure
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Blood pressure · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  28. 30HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including liraglutide showed beneficial glycemic profile outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including liraglutide showed beneficial glycemic profile changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedGlycemic profile
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  29. 31HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including semaglutide showed beneficial glycemic profile outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including semaglutide showed beneficial glycemic profile changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedGlycemic profile
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  30. 32HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewEfficacy outcome

    In reviewed people with overweight or obesity, six pooled weight-management pharmacotherapies including tirzepatide showed beneficial glycemic profile outcomes; the exact reference was unstated.

    In plain wordsIn people with overweight/obesity, pooled drugs including tirzepatide showed beneficial glycemic profile changes; their comparison was unstated.

    Outcome
    Direction not reportedGlycemic profile
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes on body weight, weight loss, waist circumference, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, both low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and glycemic profile.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.
    Summary · context
    Multiple meta-analyses (MAs) have demonstrated that six pharmacotherapies, including orlistat, liraglutide, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, improve weight loss and weight maintenance.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

  31. 33HumanNot a test of Liraglutide aloneSystematic reviewOther

    In reviewed overweight/obesity populations, 101 of 115 associations (88%) across six pooled weight-management drugs were statistically significant and beneficial; this was not a patient responder rate.

    In plain wordsIn reviewed overweight/obesity populations, 101 of 115 associations across six pooled weight-management drugs were statistically significant and beneficial.

    Outcome
    Not applicableStatistically significant beneficial associations
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Overall treatment effect · Whole body

    Measurements

    Statistically significant beneficial associations
    101 associations
    pooled six-drug umbrella synthesis
    Total associations
    115 associations
    pooled six-drug umbrella synthesis
    Statistically significant beneficial association proportion
    88%
    of115associations, not patients or a native-drug estimate

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.

    In this study, Liraglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Liraglutide.

  32. 34HumanNot a test of Semaglutide aloneSystematic reviewOther

    In reviewed overweight/obesity populations, 101 of 115 associations (88%) across six pooled weight-management drugs were statistically significant and beneficial; this was not a patient responder rate.

    In plain wordsIn reviewed overweight/obesity populations, 101 of 115 associations across six pooled weight-management drugs were statistically significant and beneficial.

    Outcome
    Not applicableStatistically significant beneficial associations
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Overall treatment effect · Whole body

    Measurements

    Statistically significant beneficial associations
    101 associations
    pooled six-drug umbrella synthesis
    Total associations
    115 associations
    pooled six-drug umbrella synthesis
    Statistically significant beneficial association proportion
    88%
    of115associations, not patients or a native-drug estimate

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.

    In this study, Semaglutide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Semaglutide.

  33. 35HumanNot a test of Tirzepatide aloneSystematic reviewOther

    In reviewed overweight/obesity populations, 101 of 115 associations (88%) across six pooled weight-management drugs were statistically significant and beneficial; this was not a patient responder rate.

    In plain wordsIn reviewed overweight/obesity populations, 101 of 115 associations across six pooled weight-management drugs were statistically significant and beneficial.

    Outcome
    Not applicableStatistically significant beneficial associations
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Overall treatment effect · Whole body

    Measurements

    Statistically significant beneficial associations
    101 associations
    pooled six-drug umbrella synthesis
    Total associations
    115 associations
    pooled six-drug umbrella synthesis
    Statistically significant beneficial association proportion
    88%
    of115associations, not patients or a native-drug estimate

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Overall, 101 statistically significant associations (88%) had beneficial outcomes
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Sixteen MAs comprising 235 RCTs that described 115 unique associations between the six pharmacotherapies and various health outcomes were included.
    Summary · context
    A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from database inception up to January 2024.
    Summary · context
    The pharmacotherapies were associated with significant weight loss and partial improvements in the lipid profile, blood pressure, and glycemic control among individuals with overweight or obesity.

    In this study, Tirzepatide was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Tirzepatide.

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    12 Oct 2026, 11:11 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Versions 2 to 3

    9 Oct 2026, 03:07 UTC

    The same notice was added 2 times, first on 9 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC. The status did not change between them.

    Study data updated · source update from Europe PMC

  3. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:04 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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