Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Victoza Be Taken For Weight Loss?
i weigh 256 lbs. I am 5 1. My doctor suggested i go on victoza because i have tried so hard to lose weight and i cant seem to lose much. i have almost been starving my self but still cant get it off . I am 62 but i cant exercise much due to ddd and radical stenosis. i am disabled. I drink six bottles of water a day and only eat small amounts of food. how much can this victoza help me.
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
Hello,
Yes, it can be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Victoza (Liraglutide) is a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist that is primarily used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
It is also used to help you lose weight when used at a higher dose than is usually used in diabetes. It has been shown to effectively reduce 8%-10% of body weight at 56 weeks.
Generally, it is well tolerated, however its most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Serious adverse effects although rare may include acute pancreatitis, acute gallstone disease and an increased risk of thyroid cancer. So, in view of the above, you may take this medication under the supervision of your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
Yes, it can be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Victoza (Liraglutide) is a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist that is primarily used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
It is also used to help you lose weight when used at a higher dose than is usually used in diabetes. It has been shown to effectively reduce 8%-10% of body weight at 56 weeks.
Generally, it is well tolerated, however its most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Serious adverse effects although rare may include acute pancreatitis, acute gallstone disease and an increased risk of thyroid cancer. So, in view of the above, you may take this medication under the supervision of your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....