Semaglutide Alternatives Compared
Semaglutide | Repatha | Simvastatin |
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Semaglutide | Repatha (evolocumab) | Simvastatin |
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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 |
Prescription only
Simvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, it may cause muscle pain, particularly at higher dosages. Should not be used by people with active liver disease or in women planning a... View more |
Related suggestions Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
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More about Semaglutide | More about Repatha (evolocumab) | More about Simvastatin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Semaglutide has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 2071 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Repatha has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 608 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect. |
Simvastatin has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 130 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: semaglutide side effects in more detail. |
See also: Repatha side effects in more detail. |
See also: simvastatin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all simvastatin prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy |
N/A |
FloLipid, Zocor | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
168 hours |
408 hours |
N/A |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 251 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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A total of 311 drugs are known to interact with simvastatin:
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
December 05, 2017 |
August 27, 2015 |
December 23, 1991 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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