Victoza Side Effects

Victoza Side Effects- Serious

• Risk of Thyroid Cancer- lumps in the neck, trouble breathing/swallowing, hoarseness/wheeziness, unusual coughing or pain in the ears
• Pancreatitis- severe and spreading pain in the upper stomach, nausea and vomiting, appetite loss and fast heart rates
• Increased Risk of Hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar levels) including anxiety, blurry vision, confusion and difficulty concentrating/speaking, dizziness/drowsiness, fast heart rates, jitters, headache and hunger, irritability, nausea, nervousness, numbness/tingling of lips and tongue, excessive sweating, tiredness, trembles and weakness.
• Gastroparesis, or a paralysis in the stomach that reduces ability to have a bowel movement.
• Signs of serious infections- fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding (nose and gums), mouth sores and unusual weakness
• Unusual urination patterns (less or not at all)
• Anemia- paleness, tiredness, shortness of breath, weakness
• Increased thirst and pounding heartbeat or fluttering in your chest
• Swelling or weight gain

Victoza Side Effects- Common

• Mild gastrointestinal complications like upset stomach, vomiting, loose stools, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, heartburn, mild abdominal pain
• Weakness, tiredness, dizziness, headache, fatigue
• Mild skin rashes, especially at the site of injection (redness, itching and swelling)
• Cold symptoms- stuffy nose, congestion, sneezing, sinus inflammation, minor sore throat
• Back Pain

Warnings & Recalls for Victoza

Black Box Warning for Victoza

Other Warnings

• Victoza may increase the patient's chance of contracting pancreatitis. The patient should not use Victoza during active pancreatitis.
• Victoza may cause or worsen renal damage.  Notify your physician if you have a history of kidney problems.
• If severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis occurs, discontinue using Victoza and seek medical help immediately.
• Victoza is a pregnancy category class C drug and may be unsafe to take during pregnancy. Victoza has caused birth defects and stunted growth in pregnant lab rats.

Victoza Treatment and Use

What is Victoza?

Victoza | liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP) receptor agonist injection which is used to help stabilize high blood sugar levels in patients who suffer from type two diabetes. Victoza is used in combination with dietary changes and an exercise regimen to increase its effectiveness. It comes as an injectable pen with the ability to select desired dosage. Victoza is marketed by Novo Nordisk and was approved for U.S. use in 2010.

What does Victoza do?

Victoza works on the liver, pancreas, and gut to lower and regulate glucose levels in diabetes patients by releasing insulin into the bloodstream.

Dosage

Victoza is available as an 18 mg injectable pen which can be set to administer 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, or 1.8 mg doses.  The patient must first select the prescribed dose before self administering the medication subcutaneously, or beneath the skin.  The initial dose is 0.6 mg once a day for the first week.  During the second week, dosage should be increased to 1.2 mg once a day.  If this dosage is not effective, then the patient may take 1.8 mg once a day.

Other Names for Victoza

Brand Name

• Victoza

Generic

• Liraglutide injection

Lawsuits & Legal Information for Victoza

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