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What Are The Side Effects Of Victoza?

Thank you, i have been prescribed Victoza, currently on 1.2 but with aim for 1.8. However, i am having side effect of nausea and general malaise. I am also on Humalin I and Humalin M3 which has been reduced from 2 injections of 30 units (both I and M3) therefore reduced from 120 units a day to 70. My glucose levels are a little better, now around 12-15 mmol whereas before my levels were 17-30 plus. My last Hba1c was 97. Do you think Victoza is an appropriate medication for me, will the benefits outweigh the side effects i keep hearing about. I am very over weight at 18 stone, 5ft 11, female and 51 years old.
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I have gone through your query. Victoza is a good medication for diabetes with obesity. You can attain a healthy weight loss with this. Only side i got from my patients is bloating , flattulence etc. Nausea,unpleasant taste in mouth,urinary urgency and frequency, increased sweating, joint and muscle aches also reported. But if you experience any new symptoms then you should report your doctor. Hope this may help you.
Let me know if anything not clear.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Victoza?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Victoza is a good medication for diabetes with obesity. You can attain a healthy weight loss with this. Only side i got from my patients is bloating , flattulence etc. Nausea,unpleasant taste in mouth,urinary urgency and frequency, increased sweating, joint and muscle aches also reported. But if you experience any new symptoms then you should report your doctor. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.