Comparing Ozempic vs Semaglutide
Ozempic (semaglutide) | Semaglutide |
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Ozempic (semaglutide) | Semaglutide |
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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
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus) 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... View more |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Chronic Kidney Disease
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More about Ozempic (semaglutide) | More about Semaglutide | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Ozempic has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 1520 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Semaglutide has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 2615 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% 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 Ozempic side effects |
View all Semaglutide side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other semaglutide brands include: Rybelsus, Wegovy | Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
168 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Ozempic:
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A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Semaglutide:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
December 05, 2017 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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