Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Victoza. It helps keep blood sugar at normal levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Victoza may have other uses, too. 

Victoza is given as an injection under the skin. You should use it one time each day, and exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may start you on a low dose. This should help reduce any nausea or stomach upset that might happen in the beginning. 

Before giving a dose at home, you should demonstrate an injection to your health care provider. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help. Remember to never share your pen or needles. 
 
Common side effects include a mild headache and diarrhea. Low blood sugar could also happen. This could affect your concentration and reaction time. You should be aware of this before doing activities that require you to be alert. You may need emergency help for blood sugar that is very low or high. Make sure you talk to your doctor about checking your blood sugar and when to get help. 

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects can occur. With Victoza, these include allergic reactions and problems with the pancreas, kidneys or thyroid, or injection site. It's important to read the Medication Guide for more information. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely. 

You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines.

You should keep unused Victoza pens in the refrigerator. You can keep the pen you are using at room temperature. Once you use a pen, you must throw it away after 30 days. 

For best results with Victoza, follow your doctor's advice for diet, exercise, and drinking ample amounts of fluid.