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"Some patients experienced side effects, including nausea that occurred an average of six days and vomiting that began an average of one to two days after starting treatment. In each case, the adverse effects usually resolved themselves."

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While it is true that the MariTide drug causes up to 20% weight loss, some analysts and investors have raised concerns about its efficacy and tolerability compared to existing treatments. For instance, the dropout rate due to adverse events in the dose-escalation group was approximately 11%, which is higher than the 7% observed in Phase 3 trials of Eli Lilly's Zepbound.

Overall, while MariTide appears effective for weight loss, the claim of "minimal side effects" has not yet been fully substantiated. Further research is needed to evaluate its performance in comparison to competing treatments.

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/amgen-drug-leads-up-20-weight-loss-trial-2024-11-26
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