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Why a low starting dose matters Retatrutide should always be started at a very low dose (1 mg or 2 mg) to allow the body to acclimate to the medication and minimize gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), which are common with this drug class

Ozempic is a brand name for a type of GLP-1 drug called semaglutide

Understanding efficacy at lower doses helps set realistic expectations for those who need to stay at reduced dosing

The goal is to reach the fatty layer beneath the skin, not the muscle beneath the fat

Frequently Asked Questions About the GLP-1 Diet What is a GLP-1 diet

The most direct evidence so far comes from a 2025 study out of UCLA, published in ACR Open Rheumatology