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What is the hypoglycemia risk with victoza (liraglutide)?

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Hpoglycemia: Victoza (liraglutide) by itself does not impose a significant hypoglycemia risk but in combination with other diabetic medication risk increases significantly. These medications are frequently reduced and retitrated after victoza (liraglutide) established.

Answered 11/16/2012

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Victoza (liraglutide) …: Stimulates Insulin secretion & inhibits secretion of glucagon only when blood glucose levels are higher than normal (e.g., after a meal); therefore, it has a low risk of hypoglycemia. However, if combined with other glucose -lowering meds, the risk for hypoglycemia is increased, depending on what the other drug(s) is/are.

Answered 6/25/2014

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