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Ramipril

Semaglutide

Wegovy (semaglutide)

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

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

Prescription only

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

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Ratings & Reviews

Ramipril has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 136 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

Semaglutide has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 2783 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect.

Wegovy has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 530 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% 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 (19.1%)
Headaches (13.2%)
Tiredness (11.8%)
Dizziness (11.0%)
Anxiety (8.1%)
Ringing in ears (5.9%)
Itching (5.1%)

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Nausea (33.3%)
Constipation (15.1%)
Diarrhea (14.7%)
Vomiting (10.9%)
Headaches (6.8%)
Burping (6.7%)
Upset stomach (6.2%)

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Nausea (32.1%)
Constipation (15.3%)
Vomiting (10.9%)
Diarrhea (9.8%)
Headaches (7.2%)
Tiredness (6.4%)
Heartburn (6.2%)

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Drug Class

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

N/A

No lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	90 capsule
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$0.20
Cost^*	$18.14

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Dosage Forms

Oral capsule

N/A

Subcutaneous solution

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

50 hours

168 hours

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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

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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 (1564 brand and generic names)
29 minor drug interactions (229 brand and generic names)

A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Semaglutide:

16 major drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)
258 moderate drug interactions (1457 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Wegovy:

16 major drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)
258 moderate drug interactions (1457 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 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

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

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

January 28, 1991

December 05, 2017

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Prescribing information

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Ramipril Alternatives Compared

See also:

Ozempic

Lasix

Wegovy

Valsartan

Atenolol

Hydrochlorothiazide

Furosemide

Metoprolol

Losartan

Lisinopril

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