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Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs - What Actually Works

Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs - What Actually Works

Kaleb Gookins
4 Dec 2025

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound offer far greater weight loss than older drugs like orlistat or phentermine, but they come with high costs, side effects, and insurance hurdles. Here's how they really compare.