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Compare Farxiga vs. Wegovy

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  • Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
    Wegovy (semaglutide)
  • Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
    Wegovy (semaglutide)

  • Summary of Farxiga vs. Wegovy

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Farxiga, the brand name for dapagliflozin, is used together with a nutritious diet and exercise plan to lower blood sugar levels in people 10 years and older with Type 2 diabetes. It can also help lower the risk of serious complications, hospitalization, and death in certain adults with heart failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Farxiga (dapagliflozin) belongs to the drug class called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It's taken by mouth once a day. Some side effects include yeast infections, urinating more often, and weight loss.

    Summary for GLP-1 agonist
    Prescription only

    Wegovy (semaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that's injected under the skin. It's used together with a lower-calorie diet and regular exercise. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved to help with weight loss in certain adults and children 12 years of age and older. It also helps lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to heart problems in adults with a larger body size and heart disease. The dosing schedule for the injections is once a week. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain.

  • Indications of Farxiga vs. Wegovy

    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes (in addition to diet and exercise) in people age 10 and over
    •Lowering the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
    •Lowering the risk of hospitalization and death due to heart problems in people with heart failure
    •Lowering the risk of worsening kidney problems, hospitalization for heart failure, and death due to heart problems in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
    Indications for
    •

    Weight loss and long-term weight management in:

    •People ages 12 years and older who are considered obese
    •Adults considered overweight with at least one weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol)
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    Lowering the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to heart problems in adults with a larger body size and heart disease

  • Pros and Cons of Farxiga vs. Wegovy

    Pros and Const for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Taken only once daily
    •Low risk of causing low blood sugar when taken by itself
    •Can take with other diabetes medications
    Cons
    •Raises risk of yeast infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs)
    •Not available as a liquid
    •Not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy
    Pros and Const for GLP-1 agonist
    Pros
    •Can help you lose weight when it's used along with a nutritious diet and regular exercise
    •Approved for helping with weight loss for children ages 12 years and older considered obese
    •Injected once a week
    Cons
    •Must inject under the skin
    •Can cause stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea
    •Can't take with other semaglutide products (Ozempic, Rybelsus) or with other GLP-1 agonists

  • Common Side Effects of Farxiga vs. Wegovy

    Common Side Effects for
    •Vaginal yeast infection in females (7-8%)
    •Nose and throat infection (6-7%)
    •Urinary tract infection (UTI, 4-6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (44%)
    •Diarrhea (30%)
    •Vomiting (24%)
    •Constipation (24%)
    •Stomach pain (20%)
    •Headache (14%)
    •Tiredness (11%)

  • Warnings of Farxiga vs. Wegovy

    Common Side Effects for
    •Ketoacidosis
    •Low fluids in the body (leading to low blood pressure or dehydration)
    •Genital and urinary tract infections
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when used with other diabetes medications
    Common Side Effects for
    •Possible risk for thyroid cancer
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Gallbladder problems
    •Low blood sugar
    •Kidney damage
    •Allergic reactions
    •Eye problems in people with Type 2 diabetes (diabetic retinopathy)
    •Faster heart rate
    •Possible risk of self-harm
    •Lung problems during general anesthesia or deep sedation

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