Victoza and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Victoza (liraglutide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Benicar, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption 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 Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 633 drugs and 1,101 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

42,028 people reported to have side effects when taking Victoza.
Among them, 14 people (0.03%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Victoza when they have Malabsorption? *

What is the gender of people who have Malabsorption when taking Victoza? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Malabsorption when taking Victoza? *

What are other drugs people take besides Victoza? *

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 28.57%
Colon Adenoma (non cancerous epithelial colon tumour having a glandular origin and structure): 2 people, 14.29%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 14.29%
Dizziness: 2 people, 14.29%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 14.29%
Gallbladder Non-Functioning: 2 people, 14.29%
Diarrhea Infectious: 2 people, 14.29%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 14.29%
Celiac Disease - Sprue (a disease of the small intestine): 2 people, 14.29%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 71.43%
Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 14.29%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 7.14%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 1 person, 7.14%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 7.14%
Blood Potassium Decreased: 1 person, 7.14%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Depression: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Malabsorption:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Malabsorption:

Malabsorption (1,101 conditions)

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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