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Compare Victoza vs. Saxenda

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  • Victoza (liraglutide)
    Saxenda (liraglutide)
  • Victoza (liraglutide)
    Saxenda (liraglutide)

  • Summary of Victoza vs. Saxenda

    Summary for GLP-1 agonist
    Prescription only

    Victoza (liraglutide) is a medication that's injected once a day. It helps lower blood sugar levels in people 10 years and older with Type 2 diabetes when used with a nutritious diet and regular exercise. It can also help lower the risk of heart-related problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Victoza (liraglutide) belongs to the drug class called GLP-1 agonists. The medication comes as single-dose prefilled pens and is injected under the skin. It can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Victoza (liraglutide) is available as both a brand-name and generic medication.

    Summary for GLP-1 agonist
    Prescription only

    Saxenda (generic name liraglutide) is a once-daily injection given under the skin that's used for weight loss. It's approved for certain adults and children ages 12 years and up. And it works best when used along with a balanced diet and exercise. This prescription weight loss medication is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. It works by slowing down your gut and making you feel less hungry. Saxenda (liraglutide) comes as a prefilled pen you use to inject your dose. Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

  • Indications of Victoza vs. Saxenda

    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes in people age 10 and older, together with a balanced diet and exercise
    •Lowering the risk of serious heart-related problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
    Indications for
    •Weight loss and long-term weight management in:
    •People ages 12 years and older with a body weight greater than 132 lbs and obesity
    •Adults who are considered overweight with at least one weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol)

  • Pros and Cons of Victoza vs. Saxenda

    Pros and Const for GLP-1 agonist
    Pros
    •Lowers A1C by up to 1% over a year
    •Can take with or without food at any time of day
    •Available as an injectable pen
    Cons
    •Must inject once a day
    •Might have uncomfortable side effects, like nausea, diarrhea, and headache
    •Can slow down gut movement, which can affect how other medications get absorbed into the body
    Pros and Const for GLP-1 agonist
    Pros
    •Can help you lose weight in addition to balanced nutrition and exercise
    •Can take with or without food, at any time during the day
    •Okay for children 12 years of age and older weighing more than 132 lbs with obesity
    Cons
    •Must inject once a day
    •Can cause stomach upset
    •Doesn't come with pen needles (must get them separately)

  • Common Side Effects of Victoza vs. Saxenda

    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (up to 20%)
    •Diarrhea (up to 12%)
    •Headache (up to 11%)
    •Common cold symptoms (up to 10%)
    •Lower appetite (up to 10%)
    •Vomiting (up to 9%)
    •Indigestion (up to 7%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (up to 7%)
    •Constipation (5%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Adults:

    •Nausea (39%)
    •Diarrhea (21%)
    •Constipation (19%)
    •Vomiting (16%)
    •Injection site reaction (e.g., redness, itching, rash; 14%)
    •Headache (14%)
    •Low blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes (13%)
    •Indigestion (10%)

    Children 12 years and up:

    •Nausea (42%)
    •Vomiting (34%)
    •Diarrhea (22%)
    •Low blood sugar (15%)
    •Stomach inflammation (13%)
    •Dizziness (10%)

  • Warnings of Victoza vs. Saxenda

    Common Side Effects for
    •Possible risk of thyroid cancer
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    •Kidney damage
    •Allergic reactions
    •Gallbladder problems
    •Lung problems during general anesthesia or deep sedation
    Common Side Effects for
    •Possible risk for thyroid cancer
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Gallbladder problems
    •Low blood sugar
    •Faster heart rate
    •Severe stomach side effects
    •Kidney problems due to dehydration
    •Allergic reactions
    •Lung problems during anesthesia or deep sedation

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