Differences in weight loss and safety between the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a non-randomized multicenter study from the titration phase
the trial completed on April 15, 2025
Viking Therapeutics Sector: Dual and triple agonists for obesity, metabolic, and liver disease HQ: San Diego, CA Year Founded: 2012 Origin Story: The company built its pipeline around small molecule and peptide candidates licensed from academic and pharma sources, eventually advancing VK2735, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist designed to be the first such therapy available in both oral and injectable formulations
This represents telogen effluvium, a stress response to rapid weight loss and caloric restriction rather than a direct medication effect
Infections Viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold or flu, as well as bacterial infections, can potentially lead to costochondritis