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I am considering taking Victoza along with metformin and Diamicron MR (60 mg). Is this combination safe?

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dcimtech

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Insulin
Currently, I am taking Diamicron MR (Gliclazide) 50mg once per day with Metformin 500mg (three times daily) for diabetes. I am also taking Atorvastatin Teva 20mg for cholesterol and Sertraline 50mg for depression. I am planning to visit my GP next month to ask her to prescribe Victoza. My question is, can I take these three diabetic medications (Metformin, Diamicron, and Victoza) together? Are there any issues or side effects in the short and long term?

This is my AGP report from the CONTOUR NEXT BGM, attached below.
 

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Hi @dcimtech & welcome to the forum

Unfortunately no one here can answer your question as members cannot give medical advice or advice on medications. This is something you will need to speak to your GP or medical team about

However members are allowed to describe their own personal experiences so if there are members who have used that particular combination then they can share that with you

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I have used this website to see if any of my meds clash, but you would still need advice from your GP.

Drug Interactions Checker - Medscape Drug Reference Database

Analyze prescription and OTC drug interactions to determine which drug combinations your patients should avoid. Includes food, alcohol, and herbal supplements.
reference.medscape.com
 
dcimtech said:
My question is, can I take these three diabetic medications (Metformin, Diamicron, and Victoza) together? Are there any issues or side effects in the short and long term?
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The metformin isn't an issue, interaction wise.
Combining gliclazide and liraglutide increases the risk of hypos, so if you're considering this you'll have to discuss dosage changes with your HCP.
I expect you already use a glucose meter because you're on gliclazide which can cause hypos by itself?

I'm a bit puzzled by your profile.
It says you're on insulin but you don't mention insulin in your post.
 
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