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Dose step 3 of 3

Victoza 1.8 mg

This is the highest dose on the label. Once here, most people stay on it unless side effects or their prescriber's plan say otherwise.

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Step
3 of 3
on the label
Timing
wk 3 onward
fastest schedule
Length
ongoing
Next step
none
highest dose

Where 1.8 mg sits on the ladder

What the label says

Victoza 1.8 mg: If more control is needed after at least 1 week on 1.2 mg.

This is the highest dose on the label. Once here, most people stay on it unless side effects or their prescriber's plan say otherwise.

Most common side effects on Victoza

Side effectVictozaPlacebo
Nausea18% to 20%5%
Diarrhea10% to 12%4%
Vomiting6% to 9%1%

Rates across all label doses, not this step alone. Placebo-controlled trials in the Victoza label (1.2 mg and 1.8 mg).

Is 1.8 mg a maintenance dose?

Yes. The label lists maintenance as 1.2 mg or 1.8 mg once daily.

Common questions

How long do you stay on Victoza 1.8 mg?

There's no set end; it's the highest label dose.

What comes after Victoza 1.8 mg?

Nothing. It's the highest dose on the label.

Can you stay on Victoza 1.8 mg longer?

Yes. Holding a dose longer is common when side effects need time to settle. Your prescriber decides.

Sources

  1. Victoza prescribing information (FDA label on DailyMed)

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