Should Victoza be taken in the morning or evening?
Should Victoza be taken in the morning or evening?
Victoza (liraglutide) injection can be given any time of the day or night. It’s best to get into a daily routine and use your Victoza at the same time each day. You are less likely to forget it this way. Victoza can be taken with or without food without regards to mealtime.
What are side effects of diethylpropion?
Diethylpropion may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dry mouth.
- unpleasant taste.
- restlessness.
- anxiety.
- dizziness.
- depression.
- tremors.
- upset stomach.
How long should you stay on Victoza?
Use a Victoza® pen for only 30 days; it should be thrown away after 30 days, even if some medication is left in the pen.
What does Victoza do to the body?
Victoza® helps the pancreas produce more insulin when your blood sugar levels are high. Victoza® does this by helping important cells work the way they should. These cells are called beta cells and they help control blood sugar by making and releasing insulin.
Does Victoza make you tired?
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.
Where is the best place to give a Victoza shot?
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.
Does diethylpropion give you energy?
It may work by decreasing your appetite, increasing the amount of energy used by your body, or by affecting certain parts of the brain. This medication is an appetite suppressant and belongs to a class of drugs called sympathomimetic amines.
Can you drink coffee with diethylpropion?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between caffeine and diethylpropion. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What happens to Victoza if not refrigerated?
If unopened Victoza® was exposed to non-refrigerated temperatures (any temperature above 46ºF), the product must be used or discarded within 30 days. Victoza® should be inspected for changes such as precipitation, or change in color or clarity that may indicate a loss in potency.
Does Victoza make you sleepy?
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 victoza affect your eyesight?
blurred vision. anxiety, irritability, or mood changes. sweating.
What are the possible side effects of Victoza?
Examples of common side effects include nausea and vomiting. These side effects may go away within a few weeks after you begin treatment or have your dose increased. But other side effects, such as injection site reactions, may occur each time you inject Victoza.
What is victvictoza® (liraglutide)?
Victoza® (liraglutide) injection 1.2 mg or 1.8 mg is an injectable prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that: along with diet and exercise may improve blood sugar (glucose). along with your current treatment for your cardiovascular disease may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death.
Is Victoza the best medication for weight management?
If you’re interested in a medication for weight management, talk with your doctor. Victoza likely isn’t the best option for you. But other treatments that are approved for weight management, such as Saxenda, may be better options. Will I experience hair loss during my Victoza treatment?
