Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
Soliqua 100/33
Toujeo (insulin glargine)
Soliqua 100/33
Toujeo (insulin glargine)
Summary of Soliqua 100/33 vs. Toujeo
Summary for Insulin / GLP-1 agonist
Prescription only
Soliqua 100/33 is a combination medication for diabetes that contains insulin glargine (a long-acting insulin) and lixisenatide (a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist). It helps manage blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise in adults with Type 2 diabetes. The medication comes as a prefilled pen and is injected under the skin once a day within 1 hour before you eat your first meal of the day. Soliqua 100/33 commonly causes stomach-related side effects like nausea and diarrhea.
Summary for Insulin
Prescription only
Toujeo SoloStar and Toujeo Max SoloStar are a pair of brand names for insulin glargine. It's a long-acting insulin that's used for diabetes in adults and children. This medication is a more concentrated version of insulin glargine containing 300 units/mL. Toujeo (insulin glargine) comes as prefilled pens. You inject the medication under the skin once daily. Side effects include common cold symptoms and low blood sugar.