Ipamorelin vs Semaglutide for weight loss
Short answer: For weight loss, more users report improvement with Ipamorelin — 93% of 43 reports, versus 84% of 129 for Semaglutide.
Ipamorelin has 0 meta-analyses and 2 randomized trials on PubMed; Semaglutide has 421 and 307.
Based on 378 reports about Ipamorelin and 314 about Semaglutide. Not medical advice.
| Ipamorelin Peptide | Semaglutide Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 18 | 64 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 63% | 64% |
| Reports | 378 | 314 |
| Research | CResearch: Limited | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 2 | 421 / 307 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 93% (43) | 84% (129) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 25% (12) | 83% (64) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 60% (5) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 88% (17) | 39% (23) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 77% (65) | 50% (4) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 100% (8) | 27% (11) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 82% (33) | 83% (6) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 88% (43) | 100% (2) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (13) | 80% (5) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 33% (3) | 43% (7) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | — | 0% (3) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 72% (18) | 100% (2) |
| Blood sugar % reporting improvement | 0% (3) | 88% (8) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 100% (3) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 91% (11) | 33% (3) |
| Common side effects | insomnia, flushing, water retention, fatigue | nausea, fatigue, stomach issues, constipation |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | 2.4 mg / once weekly |
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What a user said
“CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, rHGH all help. Helped me recover from Phenibut overuse and dependence, and heavy stimulants.”
SemaglutideFull Semaglutide profile →
Latest review conclusion
This study shows that new anti-diabetic drugs, particularly GLP1-RA and Tirzepatide, are the most effective in inducing weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes. Interestingly, exenatide appears to be the only GLP1-RA that induces a mild weight loss.
Pharmacol Res, 2021 ↗What a user said
“I've lost 35lbs since then and now I'm in the Healthy range on BMI. My IBSD has virtually disappeared.”
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