Kidney function is often checked at the same time
Steven Luo, also a medical student at the School of Clinical Medicine and Trinity College, said: When stopping weight loss drugs, doctors and patients should be aware of the potential for weight regain and consider ways to mitigate this risk
Here's what that looks like: The Retatrutide Escalation Protocol (Phase 2 Trial Structure) Weeks 1-4: 2 mg subcutaneous injection, once weekly Weeks 5-8: 4 mg once weekly Weeks 9-12: 8 mg once weekly Weeks 13-16: 12 mg once weekly (highest dose arm) Week 17+: Maintenance at the highest tolerated dose In the Phase 2 trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine , participants in the highest dose group (12 mg) lost a mean of 24.2% of body weight at 48 weeks
Learning how to administer this medication can feel overwhelming at first, but once you understand the process, it can become a simple part of your routine
Do not discontinue Ozempic without medical advice
Pinch the skin to create a fold of subcutaneous tissue