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Dulaglutide vs AOD-9604

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

GLP-1 / Weight Loss Agonists
Dulaglutide
Fat Loss & Metabolic
AOD-9604
Summary
Dulaglutide (brand name Trulicity) is a once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes management and cardiovascular risk reduction. It consists of two GLP-1 analog chains fused to a modified IgG4 Fc fragment, extending its half-life to approximately 5 days. While primarily a diabetes medication, it produces meaningful weight loss and has established cardiovascular outcomes data from the REWIND trial.
AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of human growth hormone (residues 177-191) with an additional tyrosine residue that significantly enhances bioavailability. Originally developed as an anti-obesity drug by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals, it stimulates lipolysis and inhibits lipogenesis without the diabetogenic effects of full GH.
Half-Life
~5 days
30-45 minutes injectable; longer with nasal spray formulation
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ, Intranasal, Oral
Research
Typical Dose
0.75 mg → 1.5 mg
300-600 mcg
Frequency
Once weekly
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes
  • Once-weekly subcutaneous dosing via auto-injector pen
  • Reduces HbA1c by approximately 1.1–1.6%
  • Modest weight loss of 1.5–3 kg at approved doses
  • Demonstrated cardiovascular risk reduction (REWIND trial)
  • Established long-term safety profile
  • Renal protective effects in CKD
  • Selective fat loss without anabolic side effects
  • No effect on blood glucose or insulin resistance
  • Improved bioavailability over Fragment 176-191
  • GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status in Australia
  • Potential cartilage repair and anti-inflammatory properties
  • Does not suppress natural GH production
Side Effects
  • Nausea (most common, typically transient)
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • +3 more
  • Localized injection site reactions
  • Headache (rare)
  • Hypoglycemia risk in combination with insulin (very rare)
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