“Ozempic and Saxenda?”
Are you allowed to take these medications at the same time?
Female | 35 years old
Medications: Ozempic
Conditions: Diabetic
2 Answers
PharmaceuticalMedicinePharmaceuticalMedicine
No, it is not recommended to take Ozempic and Saxenda at the same time. Both Ozempic and Saxenda are GLP-1 receptor agonists. Ozempic (semaglutide) is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and weight loss (as Wegovy, which is the same molecule in a different dose). Saxenda (liraglutide) is FDA-approved for weight management. Taking two GLP-1 drugs together does not increase efficacy and may raise the risk of adverse effects, including: nausea, vomiting, pancreatitis, severe GI distress and there are no clinical guidelines support dual use of GLP-1 agonists. The FDA and clinical trials only support the use of one GLP-1 agonist at a time. Using both concurrently is considered off-label and not evidence-based.
No, it is the same type of medication. Best, Alex Kagzanov, PharmD. Supervising Pharmacist UrgentRx Pharmacy Phone: (718) 570-3360 Fax: (718) 228-3845
