Step 4: Monitor Your Symptoms Keep a simple log of any new or worsening side effects
Weight loss, regular exercise, quitting smoking tobacco and marijuana, drinking alcohol only in moderation are absolutely necessary to maximize chances of success
The retatrutide phase 2 body-composition substudy showed lean-mass loss in line with the total weight loss, without evidence of the medication causing extra lean mass losses
Some patients experience relative hypoglycaemiablood glucose lower than their previous baselinewhich can trigger hunger signals as the body adapts to improved glucose control
Your prescriber submits a prior authorization form documenting your BMI (30+ or 27+ with comorbidity), completion of a 90-day supervised lifestyle intervention, and trial or contraindication to step therapy medications
Fatigue accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat requires immediate evaluation