Alternative medication classes should be considered if GLP-1 therapy proves intolerable: SGLT2 inhibitors (such as dapagliflozin, empagliflozin) for type 2 diabetes, which work via a completely different mechanism and rarely cause gastrointestinal side effects DPP-4 inhibitors (such as sitagliptin, linagliptin), which enhance endogenous GLP-1 activity more gently Metformin remains first-line for type 2 diabetes, though it can also cause gastrointestinal side effects Orlistat for weight management, though this also has gastrointestinal side effects of a different nature For weight management specifically, NICE recommends a comprehensive approach including dietary modification, increased physical activity, and behavioural interventions, with or without pharmacotherapy
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GIP receptor activation appears to amplify the metabolic benefits beyond what GLP-1 agonism alone can achieve, which is why tirzepatide consistently outperforms semaglutide in head-to-head comparisons
This may explain why recent studies found lower rates of pancreatitis recurrence and fewer complications among GLP-1 users
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