Ertugliflozin Alternatives Compared
Ertugliflozin | Metformin | Ozempic (semaglutide) |
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Ertugliflozin | Metformin | Ozempic (semaglutide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes. Ertugliflozin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side effects. Metformin is... View more |
Prescription only
Ozempic lowers blood sugar levels by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion from the liver. It is... View more |
Related suggestions Type 2 Diabetes
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More about Ertugliflozin | More about Metformin | More about Ozempic (semaglutide) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
Ertugliflozin has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Metformin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 660 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Ozempic has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 1581 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% 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. | ||||||||||
View all Ertugliflozin side effects |
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Drug Class | ||||||||||
Generic Availability | ||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
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Dosage Forms | ||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||
Steglatro | Glumetza | Other semaglutide brands include: Rybelsus, Wegovy | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
16.6 hours |
4.5 hours |
168 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
A total of 371 drugs are known to interact with Ertugliflozin:
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A total of 380 drugs are known to interact with Metformin:
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A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Ozempic:
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||
December 19, 2017 |
March 03, 1995 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||
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