Patients are encouraged to report any suspected side effects to the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme, which helps monitor the safety of medicines in the UK
staggered titration Cycle driver GI tolerance sets the pace Retatrutide Loading 2 mg 4 mg 8 mg (weeks 1-12) Frequency Once weekly Maintenance 12 mg weekly Route SubQ Cagrilintide Loading Start Week 9: 0.25 0.5 1.0 1.7 mg Frequency Once weekly Maintenance 2.4 mg weekly Route SubQ Weekly Schedule Example (Maintenance Phase) Monday Retatrutide 12 mg (one site) + Cagrilintide 2.4 mg (different site) Tuesday No injections Wednesday No injections Thursday No injections Friday No injections Saturday No injections Sunday No injections Both compounds are once-weekly
While prices are often lower than in the U.S., patients face significant hurdles: Availability: Due to global shortages, stock in Tijuana pharmacies is unpredictable
Some of these events have been fatal or life-threatening
In women with PCOS or prediabetes, short-term studies reveal mixed results, with positive impacts on weight and metabolic control but no demonstrated long-term reproductive safety
If hunger persists despite these measures after 12 weeks on the full maintenance dose, contact your GP or prescribing specialist to discuss whether Saxenda is the appropriate treatment for you