Victoza

Liraglutide injection, for subcutaneous use

Congratulations on your weight loss journey!

Dosing

You will be started on 0.6 mg daily for one week, then increase to 1.2 mg. daily for one week, then increase to 1.8mg daily.

  • Victoza is a multi-dose prefilled pen.
  • Victoza is used once daily.
  • Inject under the skin (subcutaneously) only.
  • If you miss a dose, resume with the next day’s dosing.
  • You will also receive a prescription for pen needles.

Injection Areas

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Side Effects

Constipation: If you experience constipation while on the medication, please start MiraLAX. You can also add Colace if additional intervention is needed.

Nausea: Please call office if unable to manage with BRAT diet.

Storage and handling

  • Store your Pen in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
  • You may store your Pen at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for up to 21 days.
  • Do not freeze your Pen. If the Pen has been frozen, throw the Pen away and use a new Pen.
  • Store your Pen in the original carton to protect your Pen from light.

Make sure to schedule your 1-month follow-up to touch base with Dr. Fleming and so we can call refills in.

Hours

  • monday - thursday:

    8:00 am to 4:30 pm

  • friday:

    8:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Ultrasound appointments start at:

    7:30 am.

Addresses

  • Portsmouth

  • 155 Griffin Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

  • Rochester

  • 21 Whitehall Rd, Suite 201 Rochester, NH 03867

Phone Number

(603) 431 - 6011