In clinical trials, adding medication to lifestyle intervention produced larger average weight loss than placebo plus lifestyle alone, but individual results vary and side effects can limit adherence
Not necessarily, but most patients who discontinue experience weight regain within 12 months
This is the foundation of a safe process
[1] If you miss a dose and it's within 5 days of your scheduled dose, inject as soon as possible
These medications may differ in how theyre taken and what theyre used for
Study-related adverse events Adverse reactions reported in 5% of patients and occurring more frequently with Victoza compared with placebo included nausea (21.4% vs 4.4%), vomiting (12.1% vs 2.2%), diarrhea (7.1% vs 2.9%), constipation (5.7% vs 1.5%), increased lipase (15.0% vs 8.8%), GFR decreased (6.4% vs 5.1%), and headache (5.0% vs 2.9%)