Patients should only use prescription medication under licensed-provider supervision and should verify the dispensing pharmacy, medication label, dosing instructions, storage requirements, and administration instructions before use
Non-hormonal FDA-approved options include paroxetine salt (Brisdelle), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) specifically approved at 7.5 mg daily for vasomotor symptoms
Rapid injection (under 5 seconds for 1 mL) creates a pressurized pocket that can rupture back through the needle tract, losing 8-12% of the dose
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It is a dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist , meaning it acts on two hormones instead of one
If retatrutide achieves greater weight loss faster, patients may spend fewer total months on the medication to reach their goals, potentially offsetting a higher per-month cost