No, you cannot self-adjust Retatrutide dose at home
But as this study notes, there may be trade-offs when using them alongside GLP-1based therapies
Muscle uses more energy than fat, so people with greater muscle mass often have faster metabolisms that burn more calories
Accessed January 17, 2024.
For example, a Cleveland Clinic study from June 2025, involving 7,881 participants, found that high-dose tirzepatide users lost 18.0% of their body weight in one year, semaglutide users lost 13.7%, and those who discontinued early (within three months) lost just 3.6%
Muscle gain is possible with Retatrutide when combined with proper nutrition and resistance training