Drug details

Plenity (superabsorbent hydrogel particles in capsules)

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Plenity (cellulose and citric acid) is an oral capsule that promotes fullness and may help to increase satiety to help patients manage their weight and is indicated to aid in weight management in overweight and obese adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25-40 kg/m2, when used in conjunction with diet and exercise.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• indigestion,
• diarrhea,
• vomiting
• constipation,
• abdominal pain,
• cramping,
• gas,
• bloating,
• abdominal distension,
• irregular bowel movements,
• difficulty swallowing,
• belching,
• changes in frequency and consistency of bowel movements,
• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and

The following drugs are related to Plenity, either as a replacement or used together:

• Adipex-P (phentermine hydrochloride)
• Alli (orlistat 60 mg)
• Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride)
• Belviq XR (lorcaserin hydrochloride extended release tablets)
• Didrex (benzphetamine)
• Bontril PDM (phendimetrazine tartrate tablets)
• Bontril SR (phendimetrazine tartrate slow release capsules)
• Contrave (naltrexone hcl and bupropion hcl extended-release tablets)
• Saxenda (liraglutide [rdna origin]) injection)
• Lomaira (phentermine hydrochloride tablets, usp)
• Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate)
• Wegovy (semaglutide injection)