The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- 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%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Injection site reaction (e.g., rash, redness)
Victoza serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat
- Pancreatitis or gallstones: severe stomach or back pain, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes
Source: DailyMed
More on Victoza side effects
The following Victoza side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
chills
difficult, burning, or painful urination
frequent urge to urinate
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
hoarseness
joint pain
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches and pains
shivering
sweating
trouble sleeping
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Less common
Blurred vision
dizziness
nervousness
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
Rare
cold sweats
confusion
cool, pale skin
hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
increased hunger
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
loss of consciousness
nightmares
redness of the skin
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
Incidence not known
Agitation
clay-colored stools
confusion
dark urine
decreased awareness or responsiveness
decreased urine output
difficulty with swallowing
hostility
irritability
muscle twitching
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rapid weight gain
severe sleepiness
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
tightness in the chest
unpleasant breath odor
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
