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Could Victoza Cause Insomnia?

hi there, i am wondering if my victoza can cause insomnia, last two nights i have had about 2 hours sleep in total and suprisingly i am not feeling exshausted, i have other medications i take for neuropathy and normally id need a sleep during the day or i would fall asleep on the bus when i travel but i dont feel tired, i go to bed and my brain wont stop going over thoughts, i cant shut it off
Wed, 15 Apr 2020
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Hello,

* The Victoza is containing Liraglutide which is a GLP 1 analog, indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, there are number of side effects of this drug as

- nausea

- abdomen bloating

- dizziness

- headache

- letharg

- constipation or diarrhea

- upper respiratory infections

* Kindly discuss possible dose setting with your doc to correct your current condition.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Could Victoza Cause Insomnia?

Hello, * The Victoza is containing Liraglutide which is a GLP 1 analog, indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, there are number of side effects of this drug as - nausea - abdomen bloating - dizziness - headache - letharg - constipation or diarrhea - upper respiratory infections * Kindly discuss possible dose setting with your doc to correct your current condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel