PubMed: (peer-reviewed) Borkow G, et al
Talk to your doctor about tracking your symptoms when you start any new medication
Mechanistically, retatrutide adds a third receptor (glucagon) that tirzepatide doesnt engage at all, and binds the GIP receptor far more tightly, so meaningful GIP engagement arrives at a fraction of the dose
The agency's position is summarized at FDA's guidance on compounded drugs containing bulk drug substances
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