Kirbys plastic surgery patients use GLP-1 therapy to safely reach their goal weight before a procedure
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Stomach side effects can be more common with higher doses
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Managing retatrutide side effects While we wait for retatrutide to complete its clinical programme and potentially gain approval, the management strategies are likely to mirror what works well for existing GLP-1 medications: For nausea and GI symptoms: Eat smaller portions more frequently rather than large meals Avoid fatty, greasy or heavily spiced food, particularly during dose-escalation weeks Eat slowly and stop when you feel comfortable not full Stay upright after eating