Phentermine Alternatives Compared
Phentermine | Semaglutide | Mounjaro (tirzepatide) |
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Phentermine | Semaglutide | Mounjaro (tirzepatide) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Semaglutide 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 taken... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Type 2 Diabetes. Mounjaro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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More about Phentermine | More about Semaglutide | More about Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Phentermine has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 3015 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Semaglutide has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 2452 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Mounjaro has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 1176 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Adipex-P, Atti-Plex P, Lomaira | Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy | Other tirzepatide brands include: Zepbound | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
168 hours |
120 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Phentermine:
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A total of 272 drugs are known to interact with Semaglutide:
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A total of 413 drugs are known to interact with Mounjaro:
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
August 14, 1973 |
December 05, 2017 |
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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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