RetatrutideTriple-Action Metabolic CompoundSafety Rating 7/10

TypeSynthetic peptide
CAS2381089-83-2
MW4,731 g/mol
AAs39
Primary research areaGLP-1 / metabolic research

Research-literature reference data, NOT patient instructions. Not for human use. Consult a licensed clinician for any human application.

Research dose range2–12 mg SC weekly (Phase 3 target doses)source ↗
AdministrationSubcutaneous injection
Half-life~6 days (estimated from Phase 2 PK)
Safety7/10 · Not FDA-approved (Phase III)
NCAA D1Not listed

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Overview

About Retatrutide

Mechanism of action

Triple agonist of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. Combines appetite suppression, improved insulin sensitivity, and increased energy expenditure.

Safety profile

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite, potential cardiovascular effects; still in clinical trials — full profile not established. · Phase II showed strong efficacy/tolerability; GI side effects; novel mechanism; promising safety data

Storage

Stability & handling

❄️Lyophilized (powder)−20°C24+ months
💉Reconstituted2–8°C~30 days
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Safety & Interactions

Contraindications & Drug Interactions

Research use only — not medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before using any peptide. Sources are cited where available.

⚠ CriticalContraindication

Personal or family history of MTC (by class effect — applies across GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon agonists).

⚠ CriticalContraindication

MEN 2 syndrome.

⚠ CriticalInteraction

Other GLP-1 agonists (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide) — do not combine.

Sources: NEJM

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Research

Studies & key findings

  • Phase 2 NEJM trial demonstrated up to 24.2% mean body weight reduction at 48 weeks — the highest reported for any investigational anti-obesity agent at the time.
  • TRIUMPH-4 Phase 3 topline (Eli Lilly, Dec 2025) reported ~28.7% average body weight reduction at 68 weeks in adults with obesity and knee osteoarthritis; TRANSCEND-T2D-1 topline (Mar 2026) showed ~−2.0% HbA1c and ~16.8% weight reduction in type 2 diabetes.

13 peer-reviewed sources cited — clinical, preclinical, and regulatory.

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