Gastrointestinal side effects of retatrutide , including nausea and diarrhea, can contribute to dehydration
Rapid weight loss leads to muscle loss and lower bone density, which can put older people at higher risk of falls and broken bones
The glucagon arm is what distinguishes it from every GLP-1 and dual-agonist compound it increases energy expenditure in addition to the appetite and glycemic effects of the incretin receptors ( Coskun et al., Cell Metab 2022 )
Using non-standard weight-loss drugs that promise quick results can have severe negative effects on the body, even leading to fatal consequences
Zepbound has been prescribed to help patients lose weight and control their diabetes, but lawsuits allege that the medication has caused patients to experience some severe complications
Comparison of safety and tolerability with continuous (exenatide once weekly) or intermittent (exenatide twice daily) GLP-1 receptor agonism in patients with type 2 diabetes