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Taking metformin and victoza (liraglutide) but im having gastro problems with it be better swicth to insulin but will i gain weight? will insulin stable it better?

Q: taking metformin and victoza (liraglutide) but im having gastro problems with it be better swicth to insulin but will i gain weight? will insulin stable it better?

Weight gain with I: Both metformin &amp; Victoza (liraglutide) can cause GI upsets. There are many other choices. Speak to a diabetologist.

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Weight gain with I: Both metformin & Victoza (liraglutide) can cause GI upsets. There are many other choices. Speak to a diabetologist.

Answered 2/10/2016

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A member asked:

Taking metformin and victoza (liraglutide) but im having gastro problems with it be better swicth to insulin but will i gain weight? will insulin stable it better?

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