Oxandrolone Alternatives Compared
| Oxandrolone | Phentermine | Victoza |
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| Oxandrolone | Phentermine | Victoza liraglutide |
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Prescribed for Weight Loss, Alcoholic Liver Damage, Turner Syndrome. oxandrolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
Victoza lowers blood sugar levels by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion from the liver. It is given once... View more |
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| More about Oxandrolone | More about Phentermine | More about Victoza (liraglutide) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Oxandrolone has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Phentermine has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 2918 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Victoza has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 705 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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See the full oxandrolone side effects document. |
See the full phentermine side effects document. |
See the full Victoza side effects document. |
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View all oxandrolone prices |
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View all Victoza prices |
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| Oxandrin | Adipex-P, Atti-Plex P, Lomaira | Other liraglutide brands include: Saxenda | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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20 hours |
13 hours |
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| CSA Schedule** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
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. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Victoza
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
Saxenda See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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A total of 86 drugs are known to interact with oxandrolone:
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A total of 170 drugs are known to interact with phentermine:
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A total of 250 drugs are known to interact with Victoza:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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July 21, 1964 |
August 14, 1973 |
January 25, 2010 |
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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.
Further information
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