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Retatrutide

Triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon agonist studied for weight loss and metabolic health.

How it works
Triple agonist
Status
Phase 3 trials
How often
Weekly injection
Main focus
Weight management

Dosing

Weeks 1–42 mg weekly
Weeks 5–84 mg weekly
Weeks 9–166–8 mg weekly
Week 17+10–12 mg if tolerated
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Results

The source guide reports 24.2% average body-weight loss in Phase 2 and emphasizes slow titration because gastrointestinal effects rise with dose.

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Benefits

  • Targets GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon
  • Strong appetite suppression
  • Adds a fat-oxidation pathway
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Side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
Read the side-effects guide

Educational summary only. Doses shown mirror the linked article, approved labeling, or cited trial schedule; they are not a personal treatment plan.

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