retatrutide type 2 diabetes trial results VisualAbstract: reduces body weight by 17.5% in patients with obesity Positive Top-line Results for Retatrutide

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A 17-month study specifically looking at its effect on obesity showed people on the highest dose of tirzepatide (15 milligrams) lost on average just over 20% of their body weight

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Standard Dosing: 250-500 mcg Per Day The clinical trial tested doses up to 500 mcg daily with no dose-limiting toxicities