Icosapent Alternatives Compared
| Icosapent | Ozempic (semaglutide) | Wegovy (semaglutide) |
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| Icosapent | Ozempic (semaglutide) | Wegovy (semaglutide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypertriglyceridemia, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, High Cholesterol. Icosapent may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. Wegovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
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| More about Icosapent | More about Ozempic (semaglutide) | More about Wegovy (semaglutide) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | |||
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Icosapent has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 125 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Ozempic has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 1573 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Wegovy has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 518 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% 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 Icosapent side effects |
View all Ozempic side effects |
View all Wegovy side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||
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| Dosage Forms | |||
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| Brand Names | |||
| Vascepa | Other semaglutide brands include: Rybelsus, Wegovy | Other semaglutide brands include: Ozempic, Rybelsus | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||
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89 hours |
168 hours |
168 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||
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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 | |||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||
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A total of 76 drugs are known to interact with Icosapent:
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A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Ozempic:
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A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Wegovy:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||
| First Approval Date | |||
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July 26, 2012 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||
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