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metreleptin · Medicine question

Can Myalepta (metreleptin) cause weight loss?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, weight loss is a reported adverse reaction to Myalepta (metreleptin).

Sources for this answer

Myalepta 3mg powder for solution for injectionChiesi Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 6Document updated 4 July 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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