Comparing Ozempic vs Wegovy
| Ozempic (semaglutide) | Wegovy (semaglutide) |
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| Ozempic (semaglutide) | Wegovy (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
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. Wegovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
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| More about Ozempic (semaglutide) | More about Wegovy (semaglutide) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Ozempic has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 1568 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 516 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 Ozempic side effects |
View all Wegovy side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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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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| Brand Names | ||
| 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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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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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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 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 | ||
| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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.
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