Comparing Ozempic vs Steglatro

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Ozempic (semaglutide)

Steglatro (ertugliflozin)

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

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Ratings & Reviews

Ozempic has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 1563 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect.

Steglatro has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% 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 (33.3%)
Diarrhea (16.3%)
Constipation (15.7%)
Vomiting (12.3%)
Burping (8.7%)
Upset stomach (7.5%)
Headaches (7.4%)

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Drug Class

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

SGLT-2 inhibitors

Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	1.5 mL
Strength	2 mg/1.5 mL (0.25 mg or 0.5 mg dose)
Per unit^*	$716.63
Cost^*	$1,074.94

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Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$13.04
Cost^*	$391.10

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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.

168 hours

16.6 hours

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.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Drug Interactions

A total of 274 drugs are known to interact with Ozempic:

15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
258 moderate drug interactions (1455 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 370 drugs are known to interact with Steglatro:

2 major drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)
367 moderate drug interactions (1807 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Food may affect the absorption of semaglutide when taken orally. It is recommended that oral... View more
Talk to your doctor before using alcohol together with semaglutide. 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

December 19, 2017

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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