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They create short-term deficits that trigger long-term metabolic compensation
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The timeline looks like this: Hours 1 to 24: Appetite drops noticeably, nausea may begin Days 2 to 4: Gastric side effects peak for most people Days 5 to 7: Side effects start to ease, appetite suppression stabilizes Weeks 2 to 4: Body adapts, side effects reduce significantly Weeks 4 to 5: Drug reaches steady state, full metabolic effect kicks in How Should I Manage Nausea During the First Week of Retatrutide