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Ramipril Alternatives Compared

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Ramipril Wegovy Simvastatin
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Ramipril Wegovy (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

Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. Wegovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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 127 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect.

Wegovy has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 388 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect.

Simvastatin has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 129 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 90 capsule
Dosage 5 mg
Per Unit* $0.71
Cost* $64.07

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Quantity 2 mL
Dosage 0.25 mg/0.5 mL (0.25 mg dose)
Per Unit* $715.01
Cost* $1,430.01

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 40 mg
Per Unit* $0.27 - $0.95
Cost* $27.19 - $95.00

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Subcutaneous solution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Altace Other semaglutide brands include: Ozempic, Rybelsus FloLipid, Zocor
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

50 hours

168 hours

N/A
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Summary unavailable.

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X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 400 drugs are known to interact with ramipril:

  • 43 major drug interactions (187 brand and generic names)
  • 328 moderate drug interactions (1540 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (228 brand and generic names)

A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with Wegovy:

  • 15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
  • 248 moderate drug interactions (1423 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 317 drugs are known to interact with simvastatin:

  • 58 major drug interactions (230 brand and generic names)
  • 248 moderate drug interactions (646 brand and generic names)
  • 11 minor drug interactions (56 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
  • Semaglutide 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 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 World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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