Monday, September 16, 2013

Does Victoza Work For Weight Loss?

By Damian Gottfried


Victoza is also known by its generic name, Liraglutide. Designed to improve the blood sugar of Type II diabetics, Victoza can also help non-diabetics lose weight. The amount of weight someone will lose varies from person to person, but 5 pounds or more can be expected. It's important to realize there are risks to taking Victoza for weight loss some of these risks can be quite serious and should be discussed with your doctor. Victoza helps the body use insulin more efficiently and it also suppresses the appetite.

How much a person can lose with Victoza is not clear. It varies between people just as it has varied between different research studies. Most doctors' attitude appears to be 'try it and see.' Victoza is not a miracle diet pill. There is no such thing. However, it can help. Some research shows that a loss of 5 pounds over a 26 week period is reasonable.

While some studies show that patients can expect to lose six percent of body weight if they take Victoza, perhaps a better indication of what to expect can be found in the online forums. There are many first person accounts mentioned in the forums of people losing large amounts of weight because of Victoza. This is not surprising considering that Victoza is an appetite suppressant.

Speak with your doctor before taking Victoza for weight loss. It may help, but there are also risks to think about too. Remember, Victoza is not considered a weight loss medication although it has helped many people lose weight.

Because Victoza has side effects, the good must be balanced against the bad. Your doctor can help you make this decision. One possibly serious side effect of Victoza is the possibility of an increased risk of thyroid cancer. Victoza has also been linked to an increased occurrence of pancreatitis.

Victoza works to control Type II Diabetes because it is chemically similar to insulin, although it is not insulin exactly. Victoza belongs to a class of drugs named incretin mimetics. Essentially, Victoza mimics the hormone GLP-1.

By mimicking GLP-1, the insulin of the body can work more efficiently. Victoza also suppresses the appetite so people eat less and eat less often. In addition to improving the body's ability to use insulin when a diabetic loses weight their body will further increase its efficiency.

Although Victoza for weight loss is considered an off-label use, its effectiveness is not questioned. Thousands have had success losing weight with the help of Victoza. None the less, it is important to confer with your doctor and discuss both the benefits you hope to gain from Victoza and the risks you may be taking. Victoza is not a miracle pill. It will help you lose weight, but you still must establish lifelong healthy habits such as daily activity, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and a full night's sleep.




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