Victoza

Type 2
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ON THIS DRUG
Victoza® is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Because of the uncertain relevance of the rodent thyroid C-cell tumor findings to humans, prescribe Victoza® only to patients for whom the potential benefits are considered to outweigh the potential risk. Victoza® is not recommended as first-line therapy for patients who have inadequate glycemic control on diet and exercise.

In clinical trials of Victoza®, there were more cases of pancreatitis with Victoza® than with comparators. Victoza® has not been studied sufficiently in patients with a history of pancreatitis to determine whether these patients are at increased risk for pancreatitis while using Victoza®. Use with caution in patients with a history of pancreatitis.

Victoza® is not a substitute for insulin. Victoza® should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings.

The concurrent use of Victoza® and insulin has not been studied.

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I started on Victoza three weeks ago after having been on Byetta for two years. There is a group focused on Victoza (http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/victoza). Is there a reason you quoted the victoza “Indications and Usage”?

Are you worried about it? I would worry more about the side effects some people experience. You know, nausea and all that.

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On Victoza sice June 2. Lowers my appitite and BG, and the food I eat makes me full faster.