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Compare Saxenda vs. Ozempic

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  • Saxenda (liraglutide)
    Ozempic (semaglutide)
  • Saxenda (liraglutide)
    Ozempic (semaglutide)

  • Summary of Saxenda vs. Ozempic

    Summary for GLP-1 agonist
    Prescription only

    Saxenda (liraglutide) is used along with a balanced diet and exercise to help with weight loss in certain adults and children. This prescription weight loss medication is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It works by slowing down your gut and making you feel less hungry. Saxenda (liraglutide) is a prefilled pen of medication that's injected once daily under the skin on the stomach or thighs. You can inject Saxenda (liraglutide) at home by yourself after your healthcare professional (HCP) trains you on how to prepare and use it. Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

    Summary for GLP-1 agonist
    Prescription only

    Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription injection that's used along with a nutritious diet and exercise to treat Type 2 diabetes in adults. It's also proven to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to heart problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Ozempic (semaglutide) belongs to the drug class known as GLP-1 agonists. The dosing is convenient because it's only injected under the skin once per week. Common side effects of this medication include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

  • Indications of Saxenda vs. Ozempic

    Indications for
    •To help with weight management along with a lower-calorie diet and exercise in:
    •Adults with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2, or greater than 27 kg/m2 with a weight-related health problem (e.g., high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol)
    •Children 12 years of age and older who weigh over 132 lbs and have a high BMI
    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes
    •Lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to heart problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease

  • Pros and Cons of Saxenda vs. Ozempic

    Pros and Const for GLP-1 agonist
    Pros
    •Can help you lose weight in addition to balanced nutrition and exercise
    •Can take with or without food
    •Safe to use for children 12 years of age and older (with certain BMI)
    Cons
    •Must be given as once-daily injections under the skin
    •Can cause stomach upset
    •Not safe for use for people with personal or family history of thyroid cancer
    Pros and Const for GLP-1 agonist
    Pros
    •Only given once per week
    •Available as prefilled pens for injection
    •Can switch injection days as long as the doses are separated by at least 2 days
    •Can store open and used pens at room temperature for up to 8 weeks
    Cons
    •Must be given as an injection under the skin
    •Commonly causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
    •Risk of low blood sugar if it's taken with certain other diabetes medications (e.g., sulfonylureas, insulins)
    •Can't be used for Type 1 diabetes

  • Common Side Effects of Saxenda vs. Ozempic

    Common Side Effects for

    Adults:

    •Nausea (39%)
    •Diarrhea (21%)
    •Constipation (19%)
    •Vomiting (16%)
    •Redness, itching, and other injection site reactions (14%)
    •Headache (14%)
    •Low blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes (13%)
    •Indigestion (10%)

    Children 12 years of age and older:

    •Nausea (42%)
    •Vomiting (34%)
    •Diarrhea (22%)
    •Low blood sugar levels (15%)
    •Dizziness (10%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (16-20%)
    •Diarrhea (9%)
    •Vomiting (5-9%)
    •Stomach pain (6-7%)
    •Constipation (3-5%)

  • Warnings of Saxenda vs. Ozempic

    Common Side Effects for
    •Possible risk for thyroid cancer
    •Inflamed pancreas
    •Gallbladder problems
    •Low blood sugar
    •Faster heart rate
    •Kidney problems
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Possible risk for self-harm
    Common Side Effects for
    •Thyroid cancer
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Eye problems
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when taken with certain other diabetes medications
    •Dehydration and kidney problems
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Gallbladder problems

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