Vascepa Alternatives Compared
Vascepa (icosapent) | Semaglutide | Repatha (evolocumab) |
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Vascepa (icosapent) | Semaglutide | Repatha (evolocumab) |
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Prescription only
Vascepa is a prescription, high-purity eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA - a type of omega-3 fatty acid), that may be used to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with high triglyceride levels... View more |
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
Repatha is a PCSK9 inhibitor that may be used to reduce LDL-C levels in people with primary hyperlipidemia and HoFH, and also to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with established... View more |
Related suggestions Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
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More about Vascepa (icosapent) | More about Semaglutide | More about Repatha (evolocumab) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Vascepa has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 119 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Semaglutide has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 2440 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Repatha has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 667 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Vascepa prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Repatha prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||
89 hours |
168 hours |
408 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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 76 drugs are known to interact with Vascepa:
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A total of 272 drugs are known to interact with Semaglutide:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Repatha:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
July 26, 2012 |
December 05, 2017 |
August 27, 2015 |
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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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