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Raised heart rate, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems, and suicidal thoughts. Liraglutide has been shown in studies to cause thyroid tumors in animals, but it's not yet known if it can cause thyroid cancer in people. Victoza costsAccording to the company that makes Victoza, Novo Nordisk, the list price is between about $543 and $815 for a 1-month supply, depending on your dose. The company has a patient assistance program for people who qualify.What else you should know Victoza and Saxenda are the same medication: liraglutide. Under the brand name Victoza, it's approved to treat type 2 diabetes, while under the brand name Saxenda, it's approved for weight loss. The doses are different also. The long-term dose of Saxenda is almost double the highest dose of Victoza. While insurance generally covers GLP-1 agonists for diabetes control, it's less common when they're prescribed for weight management.How does Trulicity work? Dulaglutide is another kind of GLP-1 agonist. It imitates an intestinal hormone that stimulates insulin production, lowering your appetite and making you feel full. It's only approved to treat type 2 diabetes, but people taking it do lose weight. How to take TrulicityTrulicity is an injection you give yourself once a week under the skin of your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm using a prefilled pen. The dose starts at 0.75 milligrams for the first week, then increases to 1.5 milligrams. Some people may be prescribed up to 4.5 milligrams.Approved for long-term use? Yes.Trulicity side effects Common side effects of Trulicity include:NauseaDiarrheaVomitingAbdominal pain IndigestionFatigueLess common but more serious side effects include an allergic reaction, pancreatitis, kidney damage, vision changes, and gallbladder problems.Dulaglutide has been shown in studies to cause thyroid tumors in animals, but it's not yet known if it can cause thyroid cancer in people.Trulicity costsThe company that makes Trulicity, Eli Lilly, says the list price is about $977 for a 4-week supply.How does Byetta work? Exenetide is the oldest of the GLP-1 agonists approved to treat type 2 diabetes. It imitates an intestinal hormone that stimulates insulin production, lowering your appetite and making you feel full. It's not approved for
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