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Trulicity Metformin Victoza
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Trulicity dulaglutide Metformin Victoza liraglutide

Trulicity mimics the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion from the liver. It lowers blood glucose levels in people with... View more

Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side... View more

Victoza 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 given once... View more

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Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Lower-cost generic is available

No lower-cost generic available
Availability

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only
Ratings & Reviews

Trulicity has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 885 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect.

Metformin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 610 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.

Victoza has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 705 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Common side effects include: diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, nausea, retching.

See the full Trulicity side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: lactic acidosis, diarrhea, nausea, nausea and vomiting, vomiting, flatulence.

See the full metformin side effects document.

See the full Victoza side effects document.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 2 mL
Dosage 0.75 mg/0.5 mL
Per Unit* $471.53
Cost* $943.05

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $0.16 - $0.22
Cost* $16.02 - $22.18

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Quantity 6 mL
Dosage 18 mg/3 mL
Per Unit* $126.14
Cost* $756.86

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Subcutaneous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Subcutaneous solution
Brand Names

N/A

 Glumetza, Riomet, Riomet ER Other liraglutide brands include: Saxenda
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.

120 hours

4.5 hours

13 hours
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
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Victoza

X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

Saxenda

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 246 drugs are known to interact with Trulicity:

  • 2 major drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)
  • 222 moderate drug interactions (1131 brand and generic names)
  • 22 minor drug interactions (264 brand and generic names)

A total of 355 drugs are known to interact with metformin:

  • 19 major drug interactions (110 brand and generic names)
  • 307 moderate drug interactions (1469 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (286 brand and generic names)

A total of 250 drugs are known to interact with Victoza:

  • 2 major drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)
  • 222 moderate drug interactions (1131 brand and generic names)
  • 26 minor drug interactions (597 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Dulaglutide 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 dulaglutide. Alcohol may affect blood... View more
  • MetFORMIN should be taken with meals, and excessive alcohol intake (either short-term binge... View more
  • Liraglutide 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 liraglutide. Alcohol may affect blood... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

September 18, 2014

March 03, 1995

January 25, 2010
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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** 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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