Our own Allison writes about her experience with metformin here. The latest review of studies I could find show that for a fat as hell T1 hey, your words, not mine! You might also improve your cholesterol, too.
Not bad for a four-dollar-a-month drug! Celina from Texas, type 1, writes: I am starting to plan my first pregnancy with my husband. I use Lantus and Humalog. I would like to know if these insulins can also be used during pregnancy and if they are safe for the baby. If the answer is no, could you please let me know what is the recommended insulin for a type 1 diabetic mom during and after pregnancy?
Your insulin is fine for your future papoose. All the currently available insulins are considered safe, all being in either pregnancy category B or C. I should point out that the well-intended pregnancy categories have ended up causing no end of confusion and worry among moms-to-be. Of course, as a type 1 you have little choice. No insulin, no momma. No momma, no baby. But even for women with gestational diabetes, insulin is often the first choice of many docs on point for the care of the women and their passengers, even over the theoretically safer category B oral pills like glyburide and metformin.
Insulin is also infinitely scalable, so BG control can be fine-tuned better with insulin than it can be with pills. And while we may be lacking the properly sealed, certified, randomized study needed to move Lantus from C to B, we have very clear evidence on the effects of elevated blood sugar on babies in the womb.
For more information, you can refer to the Victoza medication guide. Victoza may cause serious side effects. The list below may not include all possible serious side effects of the drug. If you develop serious side effects while taking Victoza, call your doctor right away. Victoza may cause several side effects. However, some people did have decreased appetite, which can lead to weight loss.
The active drug in Victoza, liraglutide, is also the active ingredient in Saxenda, which is a prescription medication. Fatigue is when you feel like you have less energy than usual.
However, some people taking Victoza in these trials developed minor infections , such as the common cold. Fatigue can be a symptom of certain infections. A placebo is a treatment without an active drug. Fatigue can also be a symptom of liver problems.
Liver problems are a rare side effect that has been reported since Victoza was approved. They can work with you to help find the cause and suggest possible treatments. However, a side effect of Victoza is indigestion , and burping may be a related symptom. If burping is a concern, talk with your doctor.
They can help determine the cause and suggest treatment options. However, the FDA has noted that another class of diabetes medication called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 DPP-4 inhibitors may cause severe and disabling joint pain. If you have bothersome joint pain, talk with your doctor. They can recommend treatments that may help. In one specific case, a person receiving Victoza developed pancreatitis inflammation of the pancreas , which was ultimately fatal. Since Victoza was approved, there have been a few reports of acute pancreatitis.
This includes hemorrhagic pancreatitis that, in rare cases, was fatal. You can also talk with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Nausea is one of the more common side effects of Victoza. Nausea was fairly common in people taking the drug in clinical trials compared with people taking a placebo. Nausea may also be a symptom of a more serious side effect, such as gallbladder disease or pancreatitis.
If you experience nausea while taking Victoza, talk with your doctor. They can show you how to deal with nausea caused by Victoza. Your doctor can also help determine if the nausea is related to a more serious side effect. Pancreatitis is a rare but serious side effect of Victoza. Another type of acute pancreatitis reported was necrotizing pancreatitis , in which part of your pancreas dies and may become infected. If you experience symptoms of pancreatitis, talk with your doctor right away.
Hypoglycemia low blood sugar is a potential side effect of Victoza. Most people who developed low blood sugar with Victoza were using the drug in combination with a sulfonylurea, such as glipizide Glucotrol. If you notice symptoms of low blood sugar, check your blood sugar level right away. You can treat mild low blood sugar by eating or drinking something with at least 15 grams g of carbohydrates in it. Examples include:. After having something to eat or drink, check your blood sugar again in 15 minutes.
If you develop severe low blood sugar, call or your local emergency number, or have someone drive you to an emergency room. Indigestion upset stomach is a potential side effect that may occur while taking Victoza.
Your doctor may prescribe this dosage if you need additional blood sugar management. The usual dosage of Victoza is the same for people with type 2 diabetes who take the drug to decrease their risk of cardiovascular heart- or blood vessel-related events. Victoza is taken as an injection under your skin a subcutaneous injection.
You can inject it under the skin of your belly, thighs, or upper arms. The usual starting dose for children ages 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes is 0. This is the maximum daily dosage of Victoza for children. Children may need your help with their Victoza injections.
If you miss a dose of Victoza, wait and take your next dose at your regular time. Doing this will increase your risk for serious side effects.
A medication timer may be useful, too. Victoza is meant to be used as a long-term treatment. Victoza contains the drug liraglutide. Saxenda is a different brand-name medication that also contains the drug liraglutide.
Saxenda is FDA-approved for use as a weight-loss aid. Other drugs are available that can treat your condition. Some may be better suited for you than others. They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. Examples of other drugs that may be used to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes include:.
Examples of other drugs that may be used to improve blood sugar levels in children with type 2 diabetes include:. Examples of other drugs that may be used to treat type 2 diabetes and also prevent cardiovascular heart- or blood vessel-related events include:. You may wonder how Victoza compares to other medications that are prescribed for similar uses.
Here we look at how Victoza and Trulicity are alike and different. Trulicity contains the drug dulaglutide. These medications both belong to the same class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists GLP Victoza and Trulicity are both approved by the Food and Drug Administration FDA to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Victoza is also used to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular heart- or blood vessel-related events, such as heart attack and stroke. Victoza is also approved to improve blood sugar levels in children ages 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes. Victoza and Trulicity both come as liquid solutions inside prefilled pens.
Victoza and Trulicity contain similar drugs. Therefore, both medications can cause very similar side effects. Below are examples of these side effects.
These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Victoza, with Trulicity, or with both drugs when taken individually. These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Victoza, with Trulicity, or with both drugs when taken individually.
The use of Victoza and Trulicity in treating adults with type 2 diabetes has been directly compared in a clinical study. In this study, Victoza and Trulicity were each taken in combination with metformin. Victoza and Trulicity are both brand-name drugs. There are currently no generic forms of either drug.
Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics. According to estimates on GoodRx. You may wonder how Victoza compares to other medications that are prescribed to treat diabetes. Here we look at how Victoza and Ozempic are alike and different. Ozempic contains the drug semaglutide. Victoza and Ozempic are both approved by the Food and Drug Administration FDA to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Victoza and Ozempic both come as liquid solutions inside prefilled pens.
Victoza and Ozempic contain similar drugs. These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Victoza, with Ozempic, or with both drugs when taken individually. These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Victoza, with Ozempic, or with both drugs when taken individually. Victoza and Ozempic are both brand-name drugs. You may wonder how Victoza compares to another medication that contains the same active drug.
Here we look at how Victoza and Saxenda are alike and different. Victoza and Saxenda both contain the active drug liraglutide. Victoza is approved by the Food and Drug Administration FDA to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Victoza is also FDA-approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular heart- or blood vessel-related events in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Cardiovascular events include heart attack , stroke , and cardiovascular-related death. Saxenda is FDA-approved to help adults lose weight. Note: To calculate your BMI, start by squaring your height in inches. Then multiply that number by this will change the measurement units from inches and pounds into meters and kilograms. Saxenda is not FDA-approved to improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Victoza and Saxenda both come as liquid solutions inside prefilled pens.
Each pen holds 18 mg of liraglutide in a total of 3 mL of solution. Both medications are self-injected once a day. However, the dosages how much of the drug and how often you need to use it for Victoza and Saxenda are different. Victoza can be given in the following dosages: 0. The recommended dosage of Saxenda is 3 mg once a day.
Dosages lower than 3 mg daily are not effective for weight loss. Victoza may also be used off-label for other conditions. Victoza is FDA-approved to improve blood sugar levels in adults and children ages 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes. This hormone works in your body to bring sugar glucose into your cells from your bloodstream. Your cells use the sugar to function properly. This leads to high levels of sugar in your blood.
In several studies, Victoza has been found effective in improving blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes when used alone and with other drugs. This was in comparison with a placebo a treatment with no active drug.
For details on these studies, see the Victoza package insert. Victoza is also FDA-approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular heart- and blood vessel-related events in adults who have both heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Major cardiovascular events include heart attack , stroke , and cardiovascular-related death. In one clinical study, Victoza was tested in adults with both type 2 diabetes and heart disease. People took Victoza or a placebo treatment with no active drug for 3.
The people who took Victoza had a greater reduction in risk of major cardiovascular events than people who took the placebo. For details on this study, see the Victoza package insert. In addition to the uses listed above, Victoza may be used off-label for other uses. And you may wonder if Victoza is used for certain other conditions.
PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that occurs in some women. Liraglutide, the active drug in Victoza, has been tested to help relieve symptoms of PCOS in several studies, such as this one. Researchers found that liraglutide helped women with PCOS and obesity lose weight.
Study results also showed that liraglutide helped women with PCOS become pregnant. However, more studies are needed to know the safety and effectiveness of using Victoza to treat PCOS. Victoza is FDA-approved to improve blood sugar levels in children ages 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes.
Victoza has been found effective in improving blood sugar levels in children ages 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes. Your doctor may prescribe other diabetes medications for you to take with Victoza. In fact, clinical studies found that Victoza was effective as an add-on therapy to several other diabetes medications. Talk with your doctor about your medication regimen. They can discuss with you the best drug combinations to help you achieve your goals for blood glucose levels.
Your healthcare provider will show you how to inject Victoza before your first dose. Victoza is given as a subcutaneous under the skin injection. You can inject Victoza into your upper arm, thigh, or belly. This can make the medications less effective for you. You can inject each of the drugs into the same area of your body, but not close to each other.
Make sure to leave several inches between the two injections. Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Victoza, has step-by-step instructions for how to self-inject the drug.
They also have video instructions available for you to watch online. If your child has been prescribed Victoza and needs help with injections, your healthcare provider will teach you how to give them the injection. Drinking alcohol while using Victoza can increase your risk of hypoglycemia low blood sugar. This happens because alcohol blocks your liver from releasing glucose sugar when your blood sugar levels are low.
When alcohol and Victoza are taken together, your risk of severe hypoglycemia is increased. You can also call the American Association of Poison Control Centers at or use their online tool.
But if your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. In animal studies , harm to fetuses was seen after pregnant females were given the drug. They can discuss with you which medications are recommended by the American Diabetes Association for treating diabetes in pregnancy.
In animal studies , Victoza did pass into breast milk. Victoza can interact with several other medications. It can also interact with certain supplements as well as certain foods. Different interactions can cause different effects. For instance, some interactions can interfere with how well a drug works. Other interactions can increase side effects or make them more severe. Below are lists of medications that can interact with Victoza. Before taking Victoza, talk with your doctor and pharmacist.
Tell them about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take. Also tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you use. Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions. If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking Victoza with certain diabetes drugs can increase your risk of hypoglycemia low blood sugar. Examples of diabetes drugs that can increase your risk of hypoglycemia if taken with Victoza include:. If you need to take Victoza with one of these diabetes medications, your doctor may decrease your dosage of one or both drugs. Your doctor will also recommend that you check your blood sugar levels often.
Talk with your doctor about how to prevent and treat hypoglycemia. Taking Victoza with medications that are taken by mouth swallowed could prevent your body from properly absorbing the other medications. This could make the other drug less effective for you. Talk with your doctor about all medications that you take with Victoza.
Your doctor will closely monitor how effective these other medications are for you. The method used to monitor how effective a drug is for you depends on the individual drug. For example, if you take blood pressure medications with Victoza, your doctor will monitor your blood pressure to make sure your body is absorbing that drug.
However, you should still check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any of these products while taking Victoza. If you need financial support to pay for Victoza, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available.
Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Victoza, offers a copay card to help lower the cost of Victoza. You can request a copay card by visiting the program website. To learn more about this assistance, visit the Patient Assistance Program website or call Victoza helps improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
It also reduces the risk of major cardiovascular heart- and blood vessel-related events in adults who have both type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Cardiovascular events include conditions such as heart attack and stroke. Insulin is a hormone made in your pancreas. Its role is to move sugar from your bloodstream into your cells. Once inside your cells, the sugar is used for energy.
This prevents your cells from working properly. It also causes high levels of sugar in your blood, which can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and other organs. Victoza contains the drug liraglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 GLP-1 receptor agonist. Drugs in this class are made to act like GLP-1, which is a naturally occurring hormone in your body.
Victoza has also been found to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people who have both type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
This reduces how hard your heart has to work, which may lead to a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke. Victoza starts working in your body within several hours after you start taking it.
However, it may take 1 to 4 weeks to see the full effects of the drug on your blood sugar levels. However, there has been research to test the effectiveness of using Victoza to treat this condition.
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