This is important because appetite and energy balance are not controlled only by the stomach or digestive system
8 weeks (~75 mg/day avg): ~9 vials 12 weeks: ~13 vials 16 weeks: ~17 vials Insulin Syringes (U-100, 1 mL) Per injection: 1 syringe 8 weeks (once daily): ~56 syringes 16 weeks (once daily): ~112 syringes Bacteriostatic Water (10 mL bottles) Use 5.0 mL per 500 mg vial for reconstitution
Common side effects include redness or swelling at the injection site, mild diarrhea, and a temporary feeling of lightheadedness
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Individuals with a personal or family history of thyroid tumours should be aware that, in common with other GLP-1 receptor agonists, retatrutide's GLP-1 activity may carry a theoretical thyroid risk
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