Liraglutide Alternatives Compared

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Liraglutide

Wegovy (semaglutide)

Mounjaro (tirzepatide)

Prescription only

Liraglutide (brand name 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... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. Wegovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Type 2 Diabetes. Mounjaro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Liraglutide has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2329 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect.

Wegovy has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 483 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect.

Mounjaro has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 1285 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% 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.

Nausea (39.5%)
Headaches (11.7%)
Constipation (10.6%)
Diarrhea (7.9%)
Vomiting (7.6%)
Tiredness (7.0%)
Fatigue (5.9%)

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Nausea (32.3%)
Constipation (14.3%)
Vomiting (10.6%)
Diarrhea (9.7%)
Tiredness (6.6%)
Headaches (6.2%)
Heartburn (6.2%)

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Nausea (16.5%)
Constipation (11.4%)
Diarrhea (7.9%)
Upset stomach (4.7%)
Loss of appetite (4.5%)
Vomiting (4.4%)
Burping (4.2%)

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Drug Class

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

No lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	6 mL
Strength	18 mg/3 mL
Per unit^*	$73.95 - $73.96
Cost^*	$443.72 - $443.73

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Quantity	2 mL
Strength	0.25 mg/0.5 mL (0.25 mg dose)
Per unit^*	$725.05
Cost^*	$1,450.10

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Quantity	2 mL
Strength	2.5 mg/0.5 mL
Per unit^*	$581.34
Cost^*	$1,162.67

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Dosage Forms

Subcutaneous solution

Subcutaneous solution

Subcutaneous solution

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

13 hours

168 hours

120 hours

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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 C Risk cannot be ruled out

Victoza

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

Saxenda

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Drug Interactions

A total of 274 drugs are known to interact with Liraglutide:

15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
253 moderate drug interactions (1444 brand and generic names)
6 minor drug interactions (346 brand and generic names)

A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Wegovy:

15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
257 moderate drug interactions (1451 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Mounjaro:

15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
398 moderate drug interactions (2271 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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

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

Tirzepatide 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 tirzepatide. Alcohol may affect blood... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

January 25, 2010

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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