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Other Popular Weight-Loss Medications Besides GLP-1 Agonists

Semaglutide is getting a lot of attention now, but there are other options available.

Lauren Smith, MASanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on August 5, 2025
Featuring Stacia Woodcock, PharmDReviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | August 5, 2025

GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide are getting a lot of attention right now, but they’re not the only medications for weight loss. Learn about other weight-loss medications that may help if GLP-1 agonists are not a good fit for you, according to Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx.

These oral weight-loss medications include phentermine, metformin, Contrave, and Qsymia.

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