Prakash Yadav Prakash Yadav Asked 7 months ago

Can victoza be used for weight loss?

I'm looking for ways to manage my weight and improve my health. I came across Victoza online, and some articles mentioned it for weight loss. Can Victoza be used for weight loss, even if you don't have diabetes?

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Vivek Murthy Vivek Murthy Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Please don't jump onto weight loss trends you read about online. Victoza is primarily a diabetes medication and using it off-label for weight management can have serious side effects on your pancreas. Always verify with a qualified endocrinologist first.

Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In my long life, I have seen many quick-fix weight loss drugs come and go, beta. True health only comes from regular walking and a simple diet. Don't take such strong injections unless your doctor has specifically prescribed it for your health.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I am actually looking for safe ways to manage my weight and heard about this. Does anyone know if it is safe for someone who doesn't have diabetes? I would love to hear if a doctor actually advised this to anyone here.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My doctor actually put me on Victoza because my sugar levels were high and I needed to drop some weight. It definitely suppresses your appetite, but the nausea in the first few weeks was real. Don't take it without proper medical supervision, it's not a casual supplement.

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Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Victoza can definitely help with weight reduction, but it is a prescription drug for a reason. There are risks of thyroid tumors and pancreatitis that you need to be very careful about. Please get a proper medical checkup before starting anything like this.

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