01/09/2026
Strategy 1: Small protein-based meals — keep meals light, slow, and protein-forward for the first 24 hours after your dose 🍽️
Heavy, greasy, sugary, or high-volume meals make nausea way worse on retatrutide. Stick to lean protein, broth-based options, and gentle foods while your dose settles.
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Strategy 2: Hydration checkpoint — drink 20–30oz water + quality electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) 1–2 hours before your injection 💧
Hydration is non-negotiable with retatrutide. Being even slightly dehydrated amplifies nausea significantly, and most people are chronically under-hydrated without realizing it.
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Strategy 3: Injection timing swap — take your dose at a time when you can rest, eat lightly, and control your schedule ⏰
Many patients feel better when they switch injection timing — for example, dosing at night so they sleep through the initial GI wave, or dosing in the morning so they can manage meals intentionally.
Find the timing that gives your stomach the smoothest ride.