Retatrutide is most commonly used for weight loss or diabetes. It may also improve blood pressure and quality of life.
Aids in weight reduction
Improves blood glucose levels
Improves blood pressure
Retatrutide Key Takeaways
Retatrutide shows promise to be the best weight loss medication currently available including popular fat loss medications Semaglutide (brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) and Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro)
Retatrutide affects certain biological pathways related to metabolism, appetite regulation, and fat storage, leading to a reduction in body weight.
Clinical trials and studies have demonstrated that retatrutide can result in significant weight loss when used as part of a comprehensive weight management program.
Apart from weight loss, retatrutide may offer additional health benefits, such as improvements in insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular risk factors, and overall quality of life.
The initial dose of retatrutide is 0.5 mg, which is injected subcutaneously once weekly. The dose of the drug can be increased to 1 mg, 2 mg, or 4 mg after 4 weeks, depending on the patient’s response. The maximum dose is 12 mg per week.
The initial dose of retatrutide is important because it helps to minimize the risk of side effects. If the patient tolerates the initial dose well, the dose can be increased gradually. However, if the patient experiences any serious side effects, the dose of the drug should be reduced or discontinued.
