Comparing Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide
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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), Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes. Tirzepatide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
Popular comparisons
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| More about Semaglutide | More about Tirzepatide | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Semaglutide has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 2633 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Tirzepatide has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 1939 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% 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 Semaglutide side effects |
View all Tirzepatide side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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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. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy | Mounjaro, Zepbound | |
| 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 |
120 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 273 drugs are known to interact with Semaglutide:
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A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Tirzepatide:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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| First Approval Date | ||
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December 05, 2017 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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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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