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Retatrutide vs Survodutide

Side-by-side comparison: effects, dosing ranges, side effects, regulatory status, and reconstitution.

Peptide A

Retatrutide

Weight Management

Lilly's triple-agonist of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors — the strongest weight-loss data yet reported.

Peptide B

Survodutide

Weight Management

Dual GLP-1 / glucagon receptor agonist in late-stage obesity trials.

Typical vial

10 mg

Typical dose

500-12000 mcg

Half-life

~6 days (~144 hours)

FDA status

Not FDA approved. In Phase 3 clinical trials (TRIUMPH progra…

Typical vial

10 mg

Typical dose

300-6000 mcg

Half-life

~80-90 hours (once-weekly dosing)

FDA status

Not FDA approved. Investigational compound in phase 3 clinic…

Retatrutide effects

  • Triple receptor agonism: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon
  • Mean ~24% weight loss at 12 mg weekly (Phase 2, 48 weeks)
  • Appetite suppression and delayed gastric emptying (GLP-1 / GIP)
  • Increased energy expenditure and hepatic fat oxidation (glucagon arm)
  • Improved glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
  • Reduction in hepatic fat content (MASH-relevant)

Survodutide effects

  • Substantial weight loss (~14-19% at highest doses in phase 2)
  • Suppresses appetite and slows gastric emptying via GLP-1
  • Increases energy expenditure via glucagon receptor activation
  • Reduces liver fat (notable MASH/NASH activity)
  • Improves glycemic control and fasting glucose
  • Lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

Retatrutide side effects

  • Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (most common, dose-dependent)
  • Decreased appetite (intended)
  • Constipation
  • Increased heart rate (glucagon-mediated, dose-dependent)
  • Injection-site reactions
  • Risk of pancreatitis (incretin-class concern)
  • Theoretical: thyroid C-cell tumors (incretin-class warning — animal data)
  • Hyperglycemia risk if dose-titration is too rapid (glucagon arm)

Survodutide side effects

  • Nausea (most common, dose-dependent)
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Decreased appetite
  • Transient heart rate increase (5-10 bpm)
  • Injection site reactions
  • Mild fasting glucose elevation at low doses (resolves with titration)
  • Risk of gallbladder issues with rapid weight loss

Retatrutide dosing ranges

Obesity / weight loss (Phase 2 / 3 protocol)

1-12 mg · Once weekly (SubQ), dose-titrated · Long-term per clinical protocol

Self-experimentation (no clinical guidance)

0.5 mg start, titrate to tolerance · Once weekly · Long-term with careful titration

Survodutide dosing ranges

Obesity (phase 2/3 protocol)

0.3-6.0 mg · Once weekly SubQ (titrated) · Long-term (chronic dosing)

MASH / NASH (phase 2)

1.2-6.0 mg · Once weekly SubQ (titrated) · 48 weeks minimum

Type 2 diabetes (phase 2)

0.3-4.8 mg · Once weekly SubQ · Long-term

Retatrutide vs Survodutide — common questions

What is the difference between Retatrutide and Survodutide?

Retatrutide: Lilly's triple-agonist of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors — the strongest weight-loss data yet reported. Typical dose 500-12000 mcg. Survodutide: Dual GLP-1 / glucagon receptor agonist in late-stage obesity trials. Typical dose 300-6000 mcg. Both fall under the Weight Management category.

Can you stack Retatrutide and Survodutide?

Stacking Retatrutide with Survodutide is a protocol-design question best raised with a clinician — it depends on your goal, current bloodwork, and whether both peptides target overlapping mechanisms. Both peptides should be tracked independently with separate injection sites and timing. PinnyPeptide supports multi-peptide stacks with automatic injection site rotation.

Which is dosed more frequently, Retatrutide or Survodutide?

Retatrutide is typically dosed: Once weekly (SubQ), dose-titrated for Obesity / weight loss (Phase 2 / 3 protocol); Once weekly for Self-experimentation (no clinical guidance). Survodutide is typically dosed: Once weekly SubQ (titrated) for Obesity (phase 2/3 protocol); Once weekly SubQ (titrated) for MASH / NASH (phase 2); Once weekly SubQ for Type 2 diabetes (phase 2).

Are Retatrutide and Survodutide FDA approved?

Retatrutide: Not FDA approved. In Phase 3 clinical trials (TRIUMPH program for obesity, SYNERGY-NASH for MASH). FDA submission anticipated 2026-2027 pending Phase 3 readouts. Survodutide: Not FDA approved. Investigational compound in phase 3 clinical trials for obesity and MASH/NASH.

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