Zepbound Alternatives Compared
| Zepbound (tirzepatide) | Wegovy (semaglutide) | Mounjaro (tirzepatide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome. Zepbound may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. Wegovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 Zepbound (tirzepatide) | More about Wegovy (semaglutide) | More about Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zepbound has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 322 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 1% reported a negative effect. |
Wegovy has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 494 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Mounjaro has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 1336 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other tirzepatide brands include: Mounjaro | Other semaglutide brands include: Ozempic, Rybelsus | Other tirzepatide brands include: Zepbound | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Zepbound:
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A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Wegovy:
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A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Mounjaro:
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1 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.
See also:
Ozempic
Learn about Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes treatment, weight management, cardiovascular ...
Mounjaro
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is FDA-approved to manage type 2 diabetes in adults. It lowers blood sugar ...
Wegovy
Wegovy (semaglutide) an FDA-approved weekly injection for weight loss and to reduce heart risks ...
Rybelsus
Rybelsus tablets are used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, and may ...
Victoza
Victoza helps control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of serious heart problems in people ...
Contrave
Contrave is an anorexiant and is used to help manage weight in obese or overweight adults with ...
Saxenda
Saxenda (liraglutide) injection is used for weight loss in obese or overweight patients. Includes ...
Provigil
Provigil promotes wakefulness and is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused by ...
Qsymia
Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate) is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity ...
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