For at least the last three years, shes encountered patients who have received a GLP-1 formulation that hasnt technically been FDA-approved for use yet
People who take regular doses of semaglutide or tirzepatide (another active ingredient in some GLP-1 meds) can buy the brand-name drugWegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjarothrough a regular pharmacy, if covered by health insurance, or directly from the manufacturer
For side effect data, see retatrutide side effects
I started exercising regularly and eating well
3 The meta-analysis also found that higher doses generally caused more weight loss
Phase 2 trial (NEJM, 2023) The landmark Phase 2 trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, randomized 338 adults with obesity to receive weekly subcutaneous retatrutide at doses of 1 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, or 12 mg, or placebo, for 48 weeks