Ongoing monitoring of cardiovascular markers, hepatic function, renal parameters, and blood sugar control is standard protocol during retatrutide treatment
Muscle loss is a real risk of rapid weight loss with any mechanism, which is why we counsel patients on protein intake and resistance training during treatment
Typical injection site reactions include temporary redness extending one to three centimeters from the injection point, mild warmth or tenderness lasting a few hours to a day, slight swelling that resolves within 24 to 48 hours, and occasional itching limited to the immediate area
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1, 2026, Blue Cross Blue Shield's standard coverage plans for some employers won't pay for some weight loss medications, the company said in a statement
Cagrilintide is still in Phase II/III clinical trials and is not yet available as a prescription drug