Comparisons

Two medicines, two illnesses, two supplements: side by side, in plain English, with the evidence and the Australian details.

• MedicinesOzempic vs Mounjaro (Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide)Weight loss in the head-to-head trial, diabetes, heart benefits, side effects and PBS status in Australia.
• MedicinesIbuprofen vs ParacetamolWhich works better for which pain, fever in children, safety, pregnancy and taking both.
• SymptomsCold vs Flu: How to Tell the DifferenceSudden or gradual, fever and aches, how long each lasts, antivirals, the flu vaccine and when to see a doctor.
• MedicinesSertraline vs Escitalopram (Zoloft vs Lexapro)Two common SSRIs: effectiveness, side effects, the heart rhythm caution, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• SupplementsVitamin D3 vs D2 (Colecalciferol vs Ergocalciferol)Which raises vitamin D levels better, daily versus big doses, vegan options, and who needs a supplement.

General education, not personal advice. Medicine choices depend on your health, other medicines and preferences. Talk to your GP or pharmacist. No company paid for or reviewed these pages.

Also see our calculators and tools and medicines guides.