Methamphetamine Alternatives Compared

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Methamphetamine

Wegovy (semaglutide)

Mounjaro (tirzepatide)

Prescription only

Prescribed for ADHD, Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Methamphetamine 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.

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Ratings & Reviews

Methamphetamine has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect.

Wegovy has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 484 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 1286 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.

Anxiety (16.9%)
Anger (7.8%)
Irritability (7.8%)
Depression (6.5%)
Loss of appetite (6.5%)
Headaches (5.2%)
Increased heart rate (5.2%)

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Nausea (32.2%)
Constipation (14.3%)
Vomiting (10.5%)
Diarrhea (9.7%)
Tiredness (6.6%)
Headaches (6.2%)
Heartburn (6.2%)

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Nausea (16.6%)
Constipation (11.5%)
Diarrhea (7.9%)
Upset stomach (4.7%)
Loss of appetite (4.5%)
Vomiting (4.4%)
Burping (4.2%)

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Drug Class

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

No lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 tablet
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$2.50
Cost^*	$250.32

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Quantity	2 mL
Strength	0.25 mg/0.5 mL (0.25 mg dose)
Per unit^*	$725.05
Cost^*	$1,450.10

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Quantity	2 mL
Strength	2.5 mg/0.5 mL
Per unit^*	$581.34
Cost^*	$1,162.67

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Subcutaneous solution

Subcutaneous solution

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

5 hours

168 hours

120 hours

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High potential for abuse

Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 248 drugs are known to interact with Methamphetamine:

44 major drug interactions (196 brand and generic names)
199 moderate drug interactions (988 brand and generic names)
5 minor drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)

A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Wegovy:

15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
257 moderate drug interactions (1451 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Mounjaro:

15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
398 moderate drug interactions (2271 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Using methamphetamine with alcohol can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as... View more

Food may affect the absorption of semaglutide when taken orally. It is recommended that oral... View more
Talk to your doctor before using alcohol together with semaglutide. Alcohol may affect blood... View more

Tirzepatide may affect the absorption of other medications that you take by mouth. In some cases... View more
Talk to your doctor before using alcohol together with tirzepatide. Alcohol may affect blood... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 31, 1943

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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