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Call and set up an appointment with your healthcare provider to see if Victoza is a good choice for you. Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any allergies you have, and about any medications you are currently taking. If you do not have diabetes, Victoza may still help you lose weight if you have metabolic damage or leptin resistance. However, since the FDA has only approved the use of Victoza for treating people with Type 2 diabetes, your insurance (in the U.S.) may not cover it if you do not have Type 2 diabetes. The Victoza pen contains 18 mg of medication. Depending on your case, your healthcare provider may prescribe you a 0.6, 1.2, or 1.8 mg dosage. However, your healthcare provider may start you on an even lower dosage to see how your body reacts to the medication first. Victoza lowers your blood sugar by slowing the food that is leaving your stomach, preventing your liver from producing too much sugar, and by producing more insulin when your blood sugar is high. It is an injectable, non-insulin medication that should be taken once a day. It can be taken with other diabetes medications, including insulin. Possible side effects include decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, and constipation.
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