Smaller peaks represent impurities, degradation products, truncated sequences, or other contaminants
While we do prescribe weight loss medications to those who can safely benefit from them as part of their comprehensive weight loss strategy, it's important to note that not all patients will receive a prescription for medication
However, they arent without risks, some of which may be particularly relevant for women experiencing menopause, including gastrointestinal side effects and bone and muscle loss
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The side effects are predominantly temporary, manageable with the right strategies, and do not outweigh the substantial benefits semaglutide offers for weight management and metabolic health
Why Retatrutide May Work Better Than Semaglutide The main difference comes down to the hormone pathways each drug impacts