Imcivree Alternatives Compared
| Imcivree (setmelanotide) | Wegovy (semaglutide) | Mounjaro (tirzepatide) |
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| Imcivree (setmelanotide) | Wegovy (semaglutide) | Mounjaro (tirzepatide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Imcivree may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. Wegovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Type 2 Diabetes. Mounjaro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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| More about Imcivree (setmelanotide) | More about Wegovy (semaglutide) | More about Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | ||||||||||||||||
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Imcivree has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Wegovy has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 495 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Mounjaro has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 1339 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Other semaglutide brands include: Ozempic, Rybelsus | Other tirzepatide brands include: Zepbound | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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11 hours |
168 hours |
120 hours |
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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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Summary unavailable. 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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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Wegovy:
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A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Mounjaro:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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November 25, 2020 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
See also:
Wegovy
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Ozempic
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Mounjaro
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is FDA-approved to manage type 2 diabetes in adults. It lowers blood sugar ...
Rybelsus
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Zepbound
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Victoza
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Contrave
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Saxenda
Saxenda (liraglutide) injection is used for weight loss in obese or overweight patients. Includes ...
Qsymia
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