Comparing Orlistat vs Ozempic
Orlistat | Ozempic |
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Orlistat | Ozempic (semaglutide) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. orlistat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Ozempic 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... View more |
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More about Orlistat | More about Ozempic (semaglutide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Orlistat has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 395 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Ozempic has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 1319 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: orlistat side effects in more detail. |
See also: Ozempic side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all orlistat prices |
View all Ozempic prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Alli, Xenical | Other semaglutide brands include: Rybelsus, Wegovy | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
13.5 hours |
168 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 144 drugs are known to interact with orlistat:
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A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with Ozempic:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 23, 1999 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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.
Further information
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