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Ramipril

Ozempic (semaglutide)

Simvastatin

Prescription only

Ramipril is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and also for heart failure that occurs immediately following a heart attack. Ramipril, as with other ACE inhibitors, may not be as effective... View more

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

Simvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, it may cause muscle pain, particularly at higher dosages. Should not be used by people with active liver disease or in women planning a... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Ramipril has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 135 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

Ozempic has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 1565 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect.

Simvastatin has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 131 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% 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.

Cough (19.3%)
Headaches (13.3%)
Tiredness (11.9%)
Dizziness (11.1%)
Anxiety (7.4%)
Ringing in ears (5.9%)
Itching (5.2%)

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Nausea (33.2%)
Diarrhea (16.4%)
Constipation (15.7%)
Vomiting (12.4%)
Burping (8.7%)
Upset stomach (7.5%)
Headaches (7.5%)

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Insomnia (11.5%)
Pain (11.5%)
Weakness (9.2%)
Cramps (8.4%)
Muscle pain (8.4%)
Tiredness (7.6%)
Headaches (6.9%)

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Drug Class

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

Statins

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	90 capsule
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$0.74
Cost^*	$66.28

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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	100 each
Strength	40 mg
Per unit^*	$0.25 - $1.53
Cost^*	$24.57 - $152.61

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Dosage Forms

Oral capsule

Subcutaneous solution

Oral tablet

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

50 hours

168 hours

N/A

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Summary unavailable.

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Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 402 drugs are known to interact with Ramipril:

44 major drug interactions (192 brand and generic names)
329 moderate drug interactions (1560 brand and generic names)
29 minor drug interactions (228 brand and generic names)

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

15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
258 moderate drug interactions (1456 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 338 drugs are known to interact with Simvastatin:

60 major drug interactions (234 brand and generic names)
266 moderate drug interactions (691 brand and generic names)
12 minor drug interactions (59 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

It is recommended that if you are taking ramipril you should be advised to avoid moderately high or... View more
Ramipril and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more

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

Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels of simvastatin. This can increase the... View more
Simvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of alcohol may... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

January 28, 1991

N/A

December 23, 1991

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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