These effects contribute to better overall heart function and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease
Children aged between 12 and 17 years suffering from obesity conditions can also use this medication
These findings are helping to shift public and institutional views, signaling that weight loss medications play a legitimate role in treating serious health issues
The NIHR Innovation Observatory states that it has no Marketing Authorisation in the EU/UK and remains in phase III development , which means it should be understood as an investigational medicine rather than a treatment clinicians can routinely deploy in standard practice (NIHR Innovation Observatory briefing on retatrutide)
Muller DRP, Stenvers DJ, Malekzadeh A, Holleman F, Painter RC, Siegelaar SE
While it's not established whether they cause thyroid tumors in humans, these medications are contraindicated for people with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)