Neither medication works as a standalone solution without supporting lifestyle changes
Both drugs activate GLP-1 pathways, but using them together introduces cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks that physicians rarely endorse outside specialized clinical protocols
Ryann Lavenia, a certified registered nurse anesthetist and advanced practice registered nurse, owns FIBB Aesthetic Laser and Wellness, formerly Face It Botox Bar, a medical spa with four locations in Southwest Florida
Status: Recruiting Double-blinded randomized clinical trial investigating the effects of subcutaneous semaglutide vs placebo on alcohol consumption in 108 patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder and comorbid obesity over a 26-week period
Retatrutide has changed this significantly
First, you have to make sure you understand with GLP-1s, set the right expectations