Taking a weekly shot of retatrutide might make you feel more nauseous, throw up, get constipated, or have allergic reactions than if you took a fake shot — but these side effects aren’t life-threatening and are kind of expected.

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Effects of once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide on weight and metabolic markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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2024 Dec

The study found that people taking this weekly shot for weight loss had more stomach issues like nausea and constipation, and some allergic reactions, but nothing too serious — just like the claim says.

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Effects of once-weekly subcutaneous retatrutide on weight and metabolic markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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DOI: 10.1016/j.metop.2024.100321

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People who get a weekly shot of a new medicine called retatrutide are about 18 times more likely to lose at least 15% of their body weight than those who get a placebo, which could mean a lot of them reach a weight loss level that really improves their health.

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