Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
Plenity
Wegovy (semaglutide)
Plenity
Wegovy (semaglutide)
Summary of Plenity vs. Wegovy
Summary for Medical device
Prescription only
Plenity is an FDA-cleared medical device in pill form that's used for weight loss. It's taken by mouth along with a healthy diet and regular exercise through a weight management program that's supervised by a healthcare provider. Plenity is made up of natural ingredients (cellulose and citric acid). Since it works directly in your digestive tract, Plenity can help you feel full and eat less. But it might cause side effects like diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. Plenity is not a medication, and it might not be safe for people with stomach issues.
Summary for GLP-1 agonist
Prescription only
Wegovy (semaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that's injected under the skin. It's used together with a lower-calorie diet and regular exercise. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved to help with weight loss in certain adults and children 12 years of age and older. It also helps lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to heart problems in adults with a larger body size and heart disease. The dosing schedule for the injections is once a week. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain.
Indications of Plenity vs. Wegovy
Indications for
•Weight loss, used in addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise