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The Weight Loss Drug Comparison Calculator lets you compare the efficacy, cost, side effect profile, and dosing convenience of all major anti-obesity medications including semaglutide, tirzepatide, phentermine, orlistat, naltrexone-bupropion, and liraglutide. It uses clinical trial data to rank options by your priorities.

Fórmula

%BWL

Body Weight Loss (%) — Mean percentage of body weight lost in clinical trials

C

Monthly Cost ($/month) — Average monthly out-of-pocket cost

T

Tolerability Score (0-100) — Inverse of discontinuation rate due to adverse events in trials

R

Route of Administration (text) — Oral, subcutaneous injection, or other delivery method

Guia passo a passo

1. 1Select which medications you want to compare (2-6 options)
2. 2Weight your priorities: efficacy, cost, tolerability, convenience, or cardiovascular benefit
3. 3View a side-by-side comparison table with clinical data for each metric
4. 4Get a ranked recommendation based on your weighted preferences

Exemplos resolvidos

Erros comuns a evitar

• ✕Comparing short-term trial data (12 weeks for phentermine) with long-term data (68 weeks for semaglutide)
• ✕Not considering that some medications are FDA-approved for short-term use only (phentermine)
• ✕Ignoring contraindications — not all medications are safe for all patients (e.g., phentermine is contraindicated with uncontrolled hypertension)

Perguntas frequentes