Comparing Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide
Semaglutide | Tirzepatide |
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Semaglutide | Tirzepatide |
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Prescription only
Semaglutide 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 taken... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Diabetes - Type 2. tirzepatide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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More about Semaglutide | More about Tirzepatide | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Semaglutide has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 2033 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Tirzepatide has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 965 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: semaglutide side effects in more detail. |
See also: tirzepatide side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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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. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy | Mounjaro, Zepbound | |
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. | ||
168 hours |
120 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 251 drugs are known to interact with semaglutide:
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A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with tirzepatide:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
December 05, 2017 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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