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Compare Victoza vs. Ozempic

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  • Victoza (liraglutide)
    Ozempic (semaglutide)
  • Victoza (liraglutide)
    Ozempic (semaglutide)

  • Summary of Victoza vs. Ozempic

    Summary for GLP-1 agonist
    Prescription only

    Victoza (liraglutide) is a medication that's injected once a day to lower blood sugar levels in people over the age of 10 with Type 2 diabetes. It can also help lower the risk of heart-related problems in certain adults with Type 2 diabetes. Victoza (liraglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist that works by telling your body to release more insulin, stopping the body from releasing more sugar, and slowing down digestion. It can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.

    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 Victoza vs. Ozempic

    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes in people age 10 and older, in addition to diet and exercise
    •Lowering the risk of major heart-related problems (like heart attack) in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
    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 Victoza vs. Ozempic

    Pros and Const for GLP-1 agonist
    Pros
    •Lowers A1C (average blood sugar over time) by up to 1.5%
    •Helps control appetite (which might help with weight management)
    •Can take with or without food at any time of day
    •Available as an easy-to-use injectable pen
    Cons
    •Must inject once a day
    •Might have side effects, like nausea, cramps, and serious inflammation of the pancreas
    •Slows stomach emptying, which can affect how other medications are absorbed into the body
    •Might not be a safe option if you're pregnant
    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 Victoza vs. Ozempic

    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (20%)
    •Diarrhea (12%)
    •Headache (10%)
    •Common cold symptoms (6-10%)
    •Vomiting (9%)
    •Poor appetite (9%)
    •Indigestion (7%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (16-20%)
    •Diarrhea (9%)
    •Vomiting (5-9%)
    •Stomach pain (6-7%)
    •Constipation (3-5%)

  • Warnings of Victoza vs. Ozempic

    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of thyroid cancer
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    •Kidney damage
    •Allergic reactions
    •Gallbladder problems
    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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