The GLP-1 Bridge covers three medications for weight reduction and maintenance: Foundayo (all formulations) Wegovy (injection and tablets, all formulations) Zepbound KwikPen (KwikPen formulation only) Note that Ozempic and Mounjaro are not included in the Bridge program, since those are the diabetes-indicated versions
Steady state is reached when the amount of retatrutide entering your body each dose cycle equals the amount being eliminated
Grazi G et al
Summary: Retatrutide commonly causes bowel changes including diarrhoea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort due to its activation of GLP-1 receptors throughout the gastrointestinal tract, which alters gut motility
[4] Importantly, NICE guidance (NG49) does not currently recommend GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of NAFLD outside clinical trials, and they are not licensed for this indication in the UK
GPR39 is expressed in liver, gastrointestinal tract, adipose tissue, and pancreas