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Victoza lowers blood sugar levels by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion from the liver. It is given once... View more

Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side... View more

Januvia is a DDP-4 inhibitor that is used in addition to other medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Rarely, it may cause joint pain, skin reactions, pancreatitis, or an allergic reaction... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Victoza side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: lactic acidosis, diarrhea, nausea, nausea and vomiting, vomiting, flatulence.

See the full metformin side effects document.

See the full Januvia side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 6 mL
Dosage 18 mg/3 mL
Per Unit* $119.47
Cost* $716.81

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $0.16 - $0.21
Cost* $16.02 - $20.78

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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $17.61
Cost* $528.16

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Generic Availability

No

Yes (this medicine)

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Subcutaneous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other liraglutide brands include: Saxenda Glumetza, Riomet, Riomet ER

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

13 hours

4.5 hours

12.4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Victoza

X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

Saxenda

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 246 drugs are known to interact with Victoza:

  • 2 major drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)
  • 218 moderate drug interactions (1117 brand and generic names)
  • 26 minor drug interactions (596 brand and generic names)

A total of 349 drugs are known to interact with metformin:

  • 19 major drug interactions (109 brand and generic names)
  • 301 moderate drug interactions (1449 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (285 brand and generic names)

A total of 271 drugs are known to interact with Januvia:

  • 2 major drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)
  • 245 moderate drug interactions (1175 brand and generic names)
  • 24 minor drug interactions (273 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Liraglutide may affect the absorption of other medications that you take by mouth. In some cases... View more
  • Talk to your doctor before using alcohol together with liraglutide. Alcohol may affect blood... View more
  • MetFORMIN should be taken with meals, and excessive alcohol intake (either short-term binge... View more
  • Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Both hypoglycemia (low blood... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

January 25, 2010

March 03, 1995

October 16, 2006

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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