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Retatrutide vs CagriSema

Compare the research profiles of Retatrutide and CagriSema. Read the individual guides for evidence and limitations.

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Retatrutide

Retatrutide (LY3437943)

Category

weight-loss

Research Level

Phase 3 Clinical Trials

FDA Status

clinical-trials

CagriSema

CagriSema (Semaglutide + Cagrilintide)

Category

weight-loss

Research Level

Phase 3 Clinical Trials

FDA Status

clinical-trials

Detailed Comparison

AspectRetatrutideCagriSema
OverviewA triple hormone receptor agonist (GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon) in clinical trials by Eli Lilly. Shows remarkable weight loss results up to 29% body weight. Often misleadingly called "GLP-3" on gray market....A next-generation combination therapy by Novo Nordisk combining semaglutide with cagrilintide (an amylin analogue). Aims for even stronger weight loss effects than Wegovy alone....
Research topics (not established benefits)
  • Weight loss (investigational)
  • Metabolic health (investigational)
  • Weight loss (investigational)
  • Enhanced appetite control
  • Obesity treatment
Side Effects
  • Nausea (reported in trials)
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea (likely more common)
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
MechanismActivates three receptors simultaneously: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. The glucagon component may provide additional metabolic benefits and fat burning....Dual mechanism: semaglutide activates GLP-1 receptors while cagrilintide mimics amylin, a hormone that slows gastric emptying and promotes satiety. Th...

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