Triptorelin vs Eloralintide
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Sexual Health & Libido
TriptorelinGLP-1 / Weight Loss Agonists
Eloralintide- Summary
- Triptorelin is a synthetic decapeptide analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) with 100x the potency of native GnRH. An FDA-approved drug (Trelstar) for prostate cancer and precocious puberty, it is also used in post-cycle therapy (PCT) to rapidly restart the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis after anabolic steroid suppression.
- Eloralintide is a long-acting amylin analog under development by OPKO Health. Amylin is co-secreted with insulin and regulates post-meal glucose by slowing gastric emptying, suppressing glucagon, and promoting satiety. Eloralintide is designed for once-weekly dosing, differentiating it from the short-acting pramlintide (Symlin). It is being studied for obesity and type 2 diabetes as a complement to GLP-1 based therapies.
- Half-Life
- Depot forms: weeks to months; aqueous: 6-8 hours
- ~7 days (estimated, long-acting design)
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IM
- SubQ
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 100 mcg
- Under investigation in Phase 1/2 trials
- Frequency
- Single injection
- Once weekly
- Key Benefits
- Rapid HPG axis restart after steroid use
- Single-injection PCT protocol possible
- Massively elevates LH and FSH via flare effect
- Restores endogenous testosterone faster than traditional PCT
- FDA-approved for established medical uses
- Once-weekly dosing (vs multiple daily injections for pramlintide)
- Appetite suppression via central amylin receptor activation
- Reduction in post-meal glucagon secretion
- Complementary mechanism to GLP-1 agonists for combination therapy
- Slows gastric emptying for prolonged satiety
- Potential additive weight loss when combined with GLP-1 agents
- Side Effects
- Initial testosterone flare (intended)
- Injection site reactions
- Hot flashes (with chronic use)
- Decreased libido (chronic dosing)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Injection site reactions
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- Stacks With
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