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In the UK, Mounjaro received approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in November 2023, following thorough safety reviews that included a cancer risk assessment
Unlike previous weight loss medications, Retatrutide is a triple agonist , targeting three key receptors: GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) Helps regulate appetite and glucose metabolism
Other reported adverse effects include hypersensitivity reactions (rare), antibody formation against the peptide (occurred in a significant minority of patients but generally without loss of efficacy or serious consequences), and rare cases of hypopituitarism or pituitary tumor
Overly rapid increase in sodium levels, particularly in patients with chronic hyponatremia, can lead to osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS) , a profoundly debilitating condition
They are also available over the counter, usually as fish oil gelatin capsules