Is Victoza good for type 2 diabetes?

Is Victoza good for type 2 diabetes?

Victoza® starts to lower blood sugar levels in as soon as 2 weeks, lowers A1C, and keeps it down. Victoza® also reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, stroke, or death, in adults with type 2 diabetes with known heart disease.

How long can you stay on Victoza?

You can use your Victoza pen for up to 30 days after you use it the first time. Store the pen in the refrigerator at 36ºF to 46ºF (2ºC to 8ºC) until you use it for the first time, then you can store it in the refrigerator or at room temperature 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) for up to 30 days.

How long does it take for Victoza to lower blood sugar?

Victoza® helps lower blood sugar for most nonpregnant adults in as soon as 2 weeks, and has been shown to keep it down in a 2-year medical study. Victoza® 1.8 mg taken alone or in combination with other diabetes medications lowered A1C in adults by 1.0% to 1.5%, on average, in medical studies.

What are the long term side effects of Victoza?

Victoza® may cause serious side effects, including:

• inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis).
• low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
• kidney problems (kidney failure).
• serious allergic reactions.
• gallbladder problems.

Who should not take Victoza?

Do not use Victoza® if you or any member of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)

Can I take Victoza and metformin together?

Never mix insulin and Victoza® together. Victoza® may also be taken alone or in combination with one or more common oral type 2 diabetes medications. These include biguanides (such as metformin), sulfonylureas (SUs), and thiazolidinediones (TZDs).

Where do I inject Victoza?

Victoza® is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous). Do not inject it into a vein or muscle. The best places to give yourself the injection are the front of your thighs, the front of your waist (abdomen), or your upper arm. You can give yourself the injection at any time of the day, regardless of meals.

Can you take Victoza and metformin together?

Is Victoza hard on kidneys?

Victoza® has not been found to be directly nephrotoxic in animal studies or clinical trials. There have been postmarketing reports of acute renal failure and worsening of chronic renal failure, which may sometimes require hemodialysis in Victoza®-treated patients.

Can I take metformin with Victoza?

What is the difference between metformin and Victoza?

Metformin and Victoza (liraglutide) are used for treating type 2 diabetes. Metformin is also used to treat polycystic ovaries and weight gain due to medications used for treating psychoses. Metformin is an oral medication and Victoza is administered by injection under the skin (subcutaneously).

Does Victoza make you sleepy?

No, fatigue (lack of energy) isn’t a side effect that was reported in people using Victoza. However, it’s a common symptom of diabetes. It’s also possible for you to have fatigue from other side effects of Victoza. For example, low blood sugar is such a side effect.