The dose is increased gradually at defined intervals based on individual response, side effects and weight loss trajectory
Participants received once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide at doses of 1 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, or 12 mg, or placebo, for 48 weeks
But the claims were in some cases false or wildly misleading
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Quality Issues: Concerns exist regarding improper storage during shipping, which can affect drug quality, and instances of fraudulent compounded products with false labeling [2]