Patients should not assume retatrutide is safer or better for them simply because it targets more receptors
[12] [13] The severity and duration of diarrhea can vary considerably among individuals
Most common side effects include: Diarrhea or constipation Bloating and gas Headache or fatigue Reflux or burping Less common effects may include: Dizziness Injection site reactions Taste changes Hair thinning Some patients find adding supportive supplements such as magnesium, electrolytes, and high-quality whey protein can help ease side effects and support better outcomes
Pharmacists, diabetes educators, nurse practitioners, and physicians will all need updated guidance regarding substitution protocols, biosimilar regulations, and insurance coverage changes
While 8% of adults ages 65 and older say they have taken a GLP-1 medication for a chronic condition, just 1% say they have ever taken a GLP-1 drug to lose weight, which may reflect Medicares lack of coverage for prescription drugs used for weight loss