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Comparing Mounjaro vs Saxagliptin

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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Saxagliptin
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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Saxagliptin
Prescription only

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

Prescription only

Prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes. Saxagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Mounjaro has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 1286 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect.

Saxagliptin has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% 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.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 2 mL
Strength 2.5 mg/0.5 mL
Per unit* $581.34
Cost* $1,162.67

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Quantity 30 tablet
Strength 2.5 mg
Per unit* $12.54 - $12.56
Cost* $376.32 - $376.72

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Dosage Forms
  • Subcutaneous solution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other tirzepatide brands include: Zepbound Onglyza
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

120 hours

3.1 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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.
Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

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)

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

  • 2 major drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)
  • 408 moderate drug interactions (1846 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (16 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • 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
  • Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Both hypoglycemia (low blood... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

July 31, 2009
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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