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Victoza Or Ozempic?

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Willemstad, Curacao Dutch Caribean

Hi folks,I am type 2 and changing medication from Victoza to Ozempic.Just seeing if any of you did the same and what the results were.Thanks so much,Remko

August 7, 2023
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Essentially the same drug (at least the active ingredient)

The biggest change you will note is going to the once "weekly" injection

Both are made by the same company (Novo Nordisk who is also huge in the insulin production world), the Ozempic is just 7 years "newer" and slightly improved so you should see possibly a little better sugar control AND the addition of a bit of downward pressure on your weight

August 7, 2023
DiabetesTeam

Both Victoza and Ozempic are treatments for type 2 diabetes, but they have some differences. Here's a comparison based on the provided knowledge base:

Victoza (Liraglutide)
- Type: Incretin mimetic, GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection once a day
- Common Side Effects: Headache, nausea Show Full Answer

Both Victoza and Ozempic are treatments for type 2 diabetes, but they have some differences. Here's a comparison based on the provided knowledge base:

Victoza (Liraglutide)
- Type: Incretin mimetic, GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection once a day
- Common Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
- Serious Side Effects: Thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, systemic allergic reactions
- Additional Benefits: Causes weight loss

Ozempic (Semaglutide)
- Type: Incretin mimetic, GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection once a week
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation
- Serious Side Effects: Pancreatitis, kidney injury, low blood glucose, complications in people with diabetic retinopathy, systemic allergic reactions

Summary
- Frequency of Administration: Victoza is daily, Ozempic is weekly.
- Side Effects: Both have common gastrointestinal side effects, but Victoza has a noted risk of thyroid cancer, while Ozempic has risks including kidney injury and complications in diabetic retinopathy.

For more detailed information, you can visit the respective pages:
- [Victoza](https://www.DiabetesTeam.com/treatments/victoza)
- [Ozempic](https://www.DiabetesTeam.com/treatments/ozempic)

Always consult with a healthcare provider to determine which treatment is best for your specific condition.

August 1, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Had early am uncontrolable Disintry, could not control it came at least once a week and always in early am. I am no longer on it now on Syngardy (metformin & Jardiance

September 13, 2023

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