Victoza is not approved for weight loss, so there is no weight-loss timeline of its own to quote. What its label does set is how quickly the dose is raised, below.
When Victoza reaches its full dose
- Week 1: 0.6 mg/day — Starting dose; it does not control blood sugar in adults.
- Week 2+: 1.2 mg/day
- After 1+ week on 1.2 mg: 1.8 mg/day — Maximum dose, only if more control is needed.
When to reassess
The Victoza label sets no time point for judging whether it is working. Ask your prescriber when they plan to review your response, and do not change the dose on your own.
Why GLP-1 medicines work gradually, and what the first weeks usually feel like, is covered once for the whole class in how long GLP-1 medications take to work.
Common questions
How long does Victoza stay in the body?
Victoza has a half-life of about 13 hours and is taken once DAILY, not weekly.
When should I talk to my prescriber if Victoza isn't working?
The Victoza label sets no time point for judging response. Ask your prescriber when they plan to review it, and do not change the dose on your own.