Comparing Mounjaro vs Saxagliptin

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Mounjaro (tirzepatide)

Saxagliptin

Prescription only

Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Type 2 Diabetes. Mounjaro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes. Saxagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Mounjaro has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 1359 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect.

Saxagliptin has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% 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.

Nausea (16.6%)
Constipation (11.5%)
Diarrhea (8.2%)
Upset stomach (4.7%)
Vomiting (4.6%)
Loss of appetite (4.5%)
Burping (4.0%)

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Drug Class

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors

Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	2 mL
Strength	2.5 mg/0.5 mL
Per unit^*	$581.34
Cost^*	$1,162.67

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Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	2.5 mg
Per unit^*	$12.54 - $12.56
Cost^*	$376.32 - $376.72

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Dosage Forms

Subcutaneous solution

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

120 hours

3.1 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.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Mounjaro:

15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
398 moderate drug interactions (2273 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 416 drugs are known to interact with Saxagliptin:

2 major drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)
410 moderate drug interactions (1852 brand and generic names)
4 minor drug interactions (16 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Tirzepatide may affect the absorption of other medications that you take by mouth. In some cases... View more
Talk to your doctor before using alcohol together with tirzepatide. Alcohol may affect blood... View more

Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Both hypoglycemia (low blood... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

July 31, 2009

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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