Get the facts on Victoza’s dosages. You can also learn how to use the drug, which form it comes in, and more.

You’ll give yourself a Victoza dose once per day. Trulicity and Victoza come in different strengths. ... The chart below lists examples of mild side effects that can occur with these drugs.

With Victoza, your dosing schedule may be: 0.6 milligrams daily for one week. 1.2 milligrams daily for one week (or longer) 1.8 milligrams daily if needed after at least a week on 1.2 milligrams.

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Saxenda is used in a higher dosage than Victoza. Your dosage will gradually be increased over the first 5 weeks of treatment. The recommended dosage of Saxenda is 3 mg once per day.