Victoza for Teens: Evidence, Eligibility, Coverage
Yes, from age 10: Victoza is FDA approved for type 2 diabetes in children 10 and older.
- For teens
- From age 10, for type 2 diabetes
- Active ingredient
- liraglutide
- How it is taken
- daily injection
A quick look at Victoza
Its half-life is about 13 hours. At five half-lives (2.7 d), about 3% remains; half of it is gone after 13 h.
LEAD-3, 52 weeks: people with type 2 diabetes lost 2.5 kg, compared with 1.1 kg on placebo.
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
Who qualifies?
| Source | Who qualifies |
|---|---|
| FDA label | This medicine, used with diet and exercise, lowers blood sugar in people ages 10 and older who have type 2 diabetes. |
| FDA label | For adults with heart disease and type 2 diabetes, it lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death linked to the heart. |
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
What is different for teens?
| What changes | What the label says |
|---|---|
| Acute Pancreatitis | Can cause inflammation of the pancreas. Seek medical care if your stomach pain is severe, will not go away, and sometimes reaches your back. |
| Acute Gallbladder Disease | Gallstones and gallbladder inflammation can happen. Report upper-right belly pain, fever, or yellow skin or eyes. |
Taken from the FDA labels: FDA label (DailyMed).
These warnings come from the label at DailyMed: FDA label.
Coverage for teens
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Alternatives for teens
| Medicine | For teens | How it is taken | Trial result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoza | From age 10, for type 2 diabetes | daily injection | Not listed |
 Wegovy | From age 12, for weight loss | weekly injection or daily tablet | 16.1% drop in BMI |
 Mounjaro | From age 10, for type 2 diabetes | weekly injection | Not listed |
 Trulicity | From age 10, for type 2 diabetes | weekly injection | Not listed |
 Saxenda | From age 12, for weight loss | daily injection | Not listed |
 Ozempic | Adults only | weekly injection | Not listed |
 Rybelsus | Adults only | daily tablet | Not listed |
 Zepbound | Adults only | weekly injection | Not listed |
 Foundayo | Adults only | daily tablet | Not listed |
| Byetta | Adults only | twice-daily injection | Not listed |
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed), PubMed.
What to ask your prescriber
- Does my child's age meet the requirement stated in this medicine's label?
- What checks will track my child's growth and eating?
- If my child wants to quit, what should I expect?
See the Victoza label on DailyMed for the complete prescribing information.