Victoza and Bile duct obstruction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bile duct obstruction is reported as a side effect among people who take Victoza (liraglutide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Byetta, and have Erection problems.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bile duct obstruction when taking Victoza. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 42,028 people who have side effects when taking Victoza from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Victoza?

Victoza has active ingredients of liraglutide. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 42,880 Victoza users. Check the latest studies of Victoza.

What is Bile duct obstruction?

Bile duct obstruction (blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder) is found to be associated with 467 drugs and 625 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bile duct obstruction.

On Jul, 13, 2026

42,028 people reported to have side effects when taking Victoza.
Among them, 17 people (0.04%) have Bile duct obstruction.

Could Victoza cause Bile duct obstruction?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Victoza when they have Bile duct obstruction? *

What is the gender of people who have Bile duct obstruction when taking Victoza? *

female: 29.41 %
male: 70.59 %

What is the age of people who have Bile duct obstruction when taking Victoza? *

What are other drugs people take besides Victoza? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bile duct obstruction? *

Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 5 people, 29.41%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 4 people, 23.53%
Adenocarcinoma Pancreas (cancer of pancreas): 4 people, 23.53%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 17.65%
Cholecystitis Chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder): 3 people, 17.65%
Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 3 people, 17.65%
Pancreatitis Acute (sudden inflammation of pancreas): 3 people, 17.65%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 17.65%
Pancreatitis Chronic (chronic inflammation of pancreas): 3 people, 17.65%
Depression: 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 5.88%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 5.88%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 5.88%
Hair Loss: 1 person, 5.88%
Erection Problems: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Fontoura P, de Almeida Cardoso MC, Erthal-Martins MC, Werneck C, Sartorio C, Ramos CF, "The effects of liraglutide on male fertility: a case report", Reproductive biomedicine online, 2014 Nov .
Fontoura P, de Almeida Cardoso MC, Erthal-Martins MC, Werneck C, Sartorio C, Ramos CF, "The effects of liraglutide on male fertility: a case report", Reproductive biomedicine online, 2014 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on liraglutide (the active ingredients of Victoza) and Victoza (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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