Obesity challenges economic growth, costing approximately 27 billion yearly, which includes direct healthcare costs and indirect expenses like decreased productivity and higher absenteeism [1]
No meaningful differences in the risk of urinary tract infections or gastrointestinal adverse events between treatment groups were observed (Supplementary Table 22)
[10] [11] A direct causal link with retatrutide has not yet been formally established, but the risk cannot be excluded Right upper quadrant pain, fever, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), which may suggest gallbladder disease (such as gallstones or cholecystitis) another recognised class-related risk Severe constipation with vomiting, abdominal distension, and inability to pass wind, which may indicate intestinal obstruction or ileus and requires urgent assessment Symptoms that feel disproportionate or different in character from typical digestive upset In an emergency, contact NHS 111 or attend your nearest accident and emergency department
But hold onto your love handles, because Tirzepatide users saw an average weight loss of up to 22.5%