Oby-Cap Alternatives Compared
Oby-Cap | Mounjaro | Phentermine |
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Oby-Cap (phentermine) | Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | Phentermine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Oby-Cap may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Diabetes - Type 2. Mounjaro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Phentermine may be used short-term as an aid to weight loss; however, it can be addictive and tolerance may develop to its weight-losing effects, rendering it less effective with time. Prescribed for... View more |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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More about (phentermine) | More about Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | More about Phentermine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Mounjaro has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 820 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
Phentermine has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 3006 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Oby-Cap side effects in more detail. |
See also: Mounjaro side effects in more detail. |
See also: phentermine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Mounjaro prices |
View all phentermine prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other phentermine brands include: Adipex-P, Atti-Plex P, Lomaira | Other tirzepatide brands include: Zepbound | Adipex-P, Atti-Plex P, Lomaira | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
20 hours |
120 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 194 drugs are known to interact with Oby-Cap:
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A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with Mounjaro:
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A total of 194 drugs are known to interact with phentermine:
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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August 14, 1973 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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