Weight-loss Medication Roundup
Information, usage and side-effects of various weight-loss medications.
Wegovy
- Generic Name: Semaglutide
- Weight Loss Data: 12-17% weight loss over 68 weeks
- FDA Approved For Weight Loss? Yes
- How it’s taken? Injection once weekly
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux
Mounjaro
- Generic Name: Tirzepatide
- Weight Loss Data: 16-22% weight loss over 72 weeks
- FDA Approved For Weight Loss? No
- How it’s taken? Injection once weekly
- Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, acid reflux
Ozempic
- Generic Name: Semaglutide
- Weight Loss Data: 5-7% weight loss over 40 weeks
- FDA Approved For Weight Loss? No
- How it’s taken? Injection once weekly
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux
Contrave
- Generic Name: Naltrexone/bupropion
- Weight Loss Data: 5-7% weight loss over 12 months
- FDA Approved For Weight Loss? Yes
- How it’s taken? Oral tablet
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, dizziness, fatigue
Metformin/ Fortamet
- Generic Name: Metformin
- Weight Loss Data: 6% mean weight loss at 2 years
- FDA Approved For Weight Loss? No
- How it’s taken? Oral tablet
- Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, indigestion, B12 deficiency, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, headache, metallic taste, rash, ovulation induction, lactic acidosis, liver toxicity, anemia
Saxenda
- Generic Name: Liraglutide
- Weight Loss Data: 7-12% weight loss over 56 weeks
- FDA Approved For Weight Loss? Yes
- How it’s taken? Injection once daily
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux
Trulicity
- Generic Name: Dulaglutide
- Weight Loss Data: 4-7% weight loss over 56 weeks
- FDA Approved For Weight Loss? No
- How it’s taken? Injection once weekly
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux