Victoza and Left ventricular hypertrophy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Left ventricular hypertrophy is reported as a side effect among people who take Victoza (liraglutide), especially for people who are male, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Albuterol Sulfate, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Left ventricular hypertrophy 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 Left ventricular hypertrophy?

Left ventricular hypertrophy (the thickening of the myocardium (muscle) of the left ventricle of the heart) is found to be associated with 896 drugs and 756 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Left ventricular hypertrophy.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

42,028 people reported to have side effects when taking Victoza.
Among them, 12 people (0.03%) have Left ventricular hypertrophy.

Could Victoza cause Left ventricular hypertrophy?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Victoza when they have Left ventricular hypertrophy? *

What is the gender of people who have Left ventricular hypertrophy when taking Victoza? *

female: 9.09 %
male: 90.91 %

What are other drugs people take besides Victoza? *

Jardiance: 9 people, 75.00%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 9 people, 75.00%
Amlodipine Besylate: 9 people, 75.00%
Axiron: 9 people, 75.00%
Esomeprazole Magnesium: 9 people, 75.00%
Ibuprofen: 9 people, 75.00%
Valsartan: 9 people, 75.00%
Lyrica: 9 people, 75.00%
Mcp: 9 people, 75.00%
Albuterol Sulfate: 9 people, 75.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Left ventricular hypertrophy? *

Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 11 people, 91.67%
Heart Disease: 10 people, 83.33%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 10 people, 83.33%
Depression: 10 people, 83.33%
Bundle Branch Block Right (absence of transmission of electric impulses from the atrioventricular (av) bundle of his to the right ventricle): 10 people, 83.33%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 83.33%
Joint Effusion (presence of extra fluid in joint covering): 10 people, 83.33%
Pain In Extremity: 10 people, 83.33%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 83.33%
Synovial Cyst (cyst of joint filled with synovial fluid): 10 people, 83.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 83.33%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 8.33%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 8.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 8.33%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Victoza:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Left ventricular hypertrophy:

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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?

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