tststs
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I know that reta is still in clinical trials and is not fda approved, but worst case scenario, whats the most harm reta could do to someone if it ends up having an issue.
How dangerous could reta be worst case scenario
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The most serious known risks from clinical trials could include pancreatitis, thyroid tumors (theoretical based on animal studies), and severe GI side effects like vomiting or diarrhea that can lead to dehydration. There’s also some risk of gallbladder issues and low blood sugar, especially if used with other diabetes meds. Like with any new research, we’ll know more about rare or long-term effects once it’s used in larger populations over time.
I’d think freaky cancers are on the table.
I know I shouldn't have laughed at this
EL expanded the number of trials and extended the length of the trials. If there were serious negative indications they would not have done this. It makes sense from their behavior that the side effects are not substantially worse than tirzepatide. It does cost hundreds of millions to do all these trials.
I think the real purpose of extending the trials is that they didn't find a plateau at 80 weeks and they wanted longer data to show just how long you could take it and still lose weight. That, and they want to run up the score against Novo Nordisk. EL is positioning themselves to have Reta be the dominant weight loss medication for years. Even with new GLPs coming out, no one will have the performance and length of data to back it up like they will on Reta.
Just speaking for myself, I am perfectly comfortable taking Reta, so long as the grey market stuff is 3rd party tested.
