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Weight-loss medications work in various ways to help you lose weight and maintain weight loss long term. Common classes include sympathomimetics and GLP-1 receptor agonists. Sympathomimetics, such as phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) and diethylpropion, are taken as oral pills. GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda), are available as injectables. These options provide different ways to help you achieve your weight-loss goals.

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phentermine

as low as$8
Phentermine (Adipex-P) is an inexpensive drug used to decrease appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
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PHENDIMETRAZINE promotes weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It is often used for a short period of time. It works by decreasing appetite.
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lomaira

as low as$18
PHENTERMINE promotes weight loss. It works by decreasing appetite. It is often used for a short period of time. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
DIETHYLPROPION promotes weight loss. It can be used short-term to promote weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by decreasing appetite.
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Zepbound

as low as$25
Zepbound (tirzepatide) promotes weight loss. It may also be used to maintain weight loss. It works by decreasing appetite. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
PHENDIMETRAZINE promotes weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It is often used for a short period of time. It works by decreasing appetite.
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Alli

as low as$48
ORLISTAT promotes weight loss. It may also be used to maintain weight loss. It works by decreasing the amount of fat your body absorbs from food. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
BENZPHETAMINE promotes weight loss. It can be used short-term to promote weight loss when other therapies have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by decreasing appetite.
Amphetamine (Evekeo) is an expensive drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and a sleep disorder called narcolepsy. It is also used as a short-term treatment, along with a reduced calorie diet and exercise, to help you lose weight. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Evekeo. It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
ORLISTAT promotes weight loss. It may also be used to maintain weight loss. It works by decreasing the amount of fat your body absorbs from food. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
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Qsymia

as low as$149
Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate) is used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with obesity, and overweight adults with at least one weight-related comorbid condition. Qsymia is a combination of topiramate and phentermine, a sympathomimetic anti-epileptic drug, which mimics neurotransmitters in the brain to reduce appetite. The most common form of Qsymia is a 7.5mg/46mg capsule. It is also available as a 3.75mg/23mg capsule, a 11.25/69mg capsule, and a 15mg/92mg capsule. There are currently no generic alternatives for Qsymia. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
Methamphetamine (Desoxyn) is an expensive drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. This drug may also be used together with diet and exercise in the short-term treatment of obesity. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
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Contrave

as low as$563
Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) is used to promote and maintain weight loss in obese adults or overweight adults who have weight related medical problems. Contrave is a opioid antagonist/atypical antidepressant combination drug, which works by effecting parts of your brain that are responsible for appetite control and the reward system. Contrave is available as an 8mg/90mg tablet. There are currently no generic alternatives to Contrave. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.
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Saxenda

as low as$1,298
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Saxenda (liraglutide) promotoes weight loss. It may also be used to maintain weight loss. Saxenda is a is a GLP-1 Agonist which works by increasing insulin release and reducing appetite. Saxenda is only avalible as a carton of five 3ml pens. There are currently no generic alternatives for Saxenda. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons, manufacturer programs, or cash prices may be lower.
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Wegovy

as low as$1,298
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Wegovy (semaglutide) is used to help people lose weight and maintain weight loss. Wegovy is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost. Wegovy is a GLP-1 Agnonist, which works by increasing insulin release and reducing appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise. Wegovy is available as cartons of four prefilled pens. There is currently no generic alternative to Wegovy.
SETMELANOTIDE promotes weight loss in people who have genetic conditions. It may also be used to maintain weight loss. It works by decreasing appetite and increasing your metabolism.
Plenity is used for weight management. There are no generic alternatives for Plenity. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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