Dosage guide

Retatrutide Dosage

GLP-1 / GIP / Glucagon

Retatrutide has no approved label, so every dose figure here traces back to its published Phase 2 obesity trial rather than a prescribing guideline. That trial tested once-weekly subcutaneous doses of 1 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, and 12 mg with staged dose-escalation over 48 weeks.[1][2]

Reviewed for accuracy · Last reviewed July 7, 2026

Dosing

A typical titration schedule starts low and steps up every 4 weeks:

Weeks 1–42 mg
Weeks 5–84 mg
Weeks 9–126 mg
Weeks 13–168 mg
Weeks 17–2010 mg
Week 21+12 mg (maintenance)
Illustrative schedule from published trial protocols; individual research use varies.

The titration table below mirrors that stepwise approach: start low and increase every four weeks so the gut has time to adjust. Because retatrutide is still investigational, treat these numbers as a description of what was studied, not a recommendation.

FAQ

What retatrutide doses were used in trials?The Phase 2 obesity trial used once-weekly subcutaneous doses of 1 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, and 12 mg, reached through dose-escalation over 48 weeks. There is no approved dose because retatrutide remains investigational.
Why titrate up slowly?Gastrointestinal side effects in the trial were dose-related, so stepping the dose up gradually is how studies aimed to keep nausea and related effects tolerable.

References

  1. Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity: A Phase 2 TrialNew England Journal of Medicine · 2023 · PMID 37366315 · DOI 10.1056/NEJMoa2301972
  2. A Phase 2 Study of Once-Weekly LY3437943 Compared With Placebo in Participants Who Have Obesity or Are Overweight With Weight-Related ComorbiditiesClinicalTrials.gov (sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company) · 2021 · NCT04881760
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This page is an independent educational reference and is not medical advice, and does not indicate any approval status for any use. Talk to a doctor before starting any compound.