GLP-1 Microdosing Calculator

Compare once-weekly vs split dosing for Retatrutide, Tirzepatide, and Semaglutide to optimize steady-state plasma concentrations and minimize side effects.

Half-life~144 Hours
4.0 mg
Target Weekly Total
0.5mg12mg

Steady State Metrics

Peak concentration6.01 mg
Trough concentration4.01 mg
Peak Reduction vs 1×/wk-16.6%
P/T Ratio1.50
Protocol Efficiency

Peak vs Trough Variance

Lower peak-trough variance indicates more stable blood serum levels, potentially reducing side-effect spikes.

Critical Research Disclaimer

This calculator is for research and informational purposes only. Microdosing GLP-1 agonists is not clinically studied. These calculations are based on pharmacokinetic modeling, not clinical trials. Always consult a licensed physician before altering any dosage or frequency.

Research Documentation

The Science Behind Microdosing

01What is GLP-1 Microdosing?

Microdosing GLP-1 agonists means splitting your weekly dose into 2–3 smaller injections throughout the week, rather than one large once-weekly dose.

For example, instead of injecting 6mg of Retatrutide once weekly, you might inject 3mg on Monday and 3mg on Thursday. Same total weekly dose, different pharmacokinetic profile.

02Peak-to-Trough Ratio

The key metric is the peak-to-trough (P/T) ratio — the difference between the highest drug level (right after injection) and the lowest (just before the next). A lower P/T ratio means more stable levels throughout the week.

Splitting into twice-weekly injections can reduce peaks by 28–38% for Retatrutide and Tirzepatide, and 20–28% for Semaglutide.

03Potential Benefits

  • Reduced peak nausea and GI side effects that spike in the first 24–48h after injection
  • More stable appetite suppression throughout the week — less “wearing off” effect
  • Easier dose adjustments with finer-grained control

!Why It's Not Proven

No clinical trials have studied split-dose GLP-1 protocols. This approach is based on pharmacokinetic modeling and anecdotal community reports, not randomized controlled data.

Splitting doses also means more injections. Always consult a healthcare provider before modifying any dosing protocol.

For research and educational purposes only. Not medical advice.