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Brand Name
Victoza
Saxenda
Trulicity
Ozempic
Wegovy
Rybelsus
Mounjaro
Fortamet
Wellbutrin
Contrave
Topamax
Qsymia
Generic Name
Liraglutide
Liraglutide
Dulaglutide
Semaglutide
Semaglutide
Semaglutide
Tirzepatide
Metformin
Bupropion
Naltrexone/bupropion
Topiramate
Phentermine / Topiramate
Weight Loss Data
FDA Approved For Weight Loss?
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
How it's taken
Injection once daily
Injection once daily
Injection once weekly
Injection once weekly
Injection once weekly
Oral tablet
Injection once weekly
Oral tablet
Oral tablet
Oral tablet
Oral tablet
Oral tablet
Common Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, acid reflux
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, acid reflux
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, acid reflux
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, indigestion, B12 deficiency, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, headache, metallic taste, rash, ovulation induction, lactic acidosis, liver toxicity, anemia
Insomnia, dry mouth, anxiety, and increased heart rate
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, dizziness, fatigue
Dizziness, drowsiness, tingling in the hands and feet, trouble concentrating, fatigue, dysgeusia
Dry mouth, constipation,, tingling in the hands and feet, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping