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Telmisartan

Ozempic (semaglutide)

Simvastatin

Prescription only

Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Telmisartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Telmisartan has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 90 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect.

Ozempic has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 1561 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.

Dizziness (27.8%)
Headaches (13.3%)
Pain (8.9%)
Chest pain (7.8%)
Insomnia (7.8%)
Irritability (6.7%)
Tiredness (6.7%)

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Nausea (33.3%)
Diarrhea (16.3%)
Constipation (15.6%)
Vomiting (12.4%)
Burping (8.7%)
Upset stomach (7.5%)
Headaches (7.4%)

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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 receptor blockers

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	30 each
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$1.99
Cost^*	$59.79

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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 tablet

Subcutaneous solution

Oral tablet

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

24 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

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Summary unavailable.

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Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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Drug Interactions

A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with Telmisartan:

32 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
252 moderate drug interactions (1274 brand and generic names)
4 minor drug interactions (13 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 (1455 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 337 drugs are known to interact with Simvastatin:

60 major drug interactions (234 brand and generic names)
265 moderate drug interactions (689 brand and generic names)
12 minor drug interactions (59 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

If you are taking telmisartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or... View more
Telmisartan and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... 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

November 10, 1998

N/A

December 23, 1991

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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