Phase 2 NEJM titration (still common in research) Phase 2 retatrutide titration schedule Phase Initiation Weeks Weeks 1-4 Weekly Dose 1 mg Phase Early escalation Weeks Weeks 5-8 Weekly Dose 2 mg Phase Mid escalation Weeks Weeks 9-12 Weekly Dose 4 mg Phase High escalation Weeks Weeks 13-16 Weekly Dose 8 mg Phase Maximum Weeks Weeks 17+ Weekly Dose 12 mg Source: Jastreboff et al., NEJM 2023
Inject into clean, dry skin
Practical take For clinicians, this reinforces a more nuanced approach: Match the drug to the patient profile Look beyond average weight loss alone Consider tolerability, adherence, comorbidities, access, and long-term strategy The obesity pipeline is getting deeperand that is good news for patients
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Coat the injection site completely with ointment, following the instructions on the bottle or container as you go
Dehydration throughout the whole body can lead to temporary dry eye syndrome, causing discomfort or intermittent blurriness