Comparing Trulicity vs Victoza

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Trulicity dulaglutide

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

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

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Incretin mimetics

Incretin mimetics

Side Effects

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

See the full Trulicity side effects document.

See the full Victoza side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	2 mL
Dosage	0.75 mg/0.5 mL
Per Unit^*	$445.51
Cost^*	$891.01

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Quantity	6 mL
Dosage	18 mg/3 mL
Per Unit^*	$119.47
Cost^*	$716.81

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Generic Availability

Dosage Form(s) Available

Subcutaneous solution

Subcutaneous solution

Brand Names

N/A

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

13 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Victoza

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

Saxenda

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 241 drugs are known to interact with Trulicity:

2 major drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)
217 moderate drug interactions (1115 brand and generic names)
22 minor drug interactions (263 brand and generic names)

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

2 major drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)
218 moderate drug interactions (1117 brand and generic names)
26 minor drug interactions (596 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

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

January 25, 2010

WADA Class

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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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