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The results across the three doses were: 12 mg dose: average weight loss of 70.3 lbs (28.3% of starting body weight) 9 mg dose: average weight loss of 64.4 lbs (25.9%) 4 mg dose: average weight loss of 47.2 lbs (19.0%), with fewer people stopping treatment because of side effects Among those on the highest dose, almost two-thirds (65.3%) finished the trial with a BMI under 30, meaning they were no longer classed as living with obesity by the standard medical definition
Allow the medication to reach room temperature before injection, ensure skin is completely dry after alcohol preparation, rotate injection sites systematically, and follow device-specific instructions for proper technique including appropriate hold times after injection
That docket closes July 22, 2026
In the SURMOUNT-1 clinical trial, participants on the highest dose achieved 22.5% body weight reduction over 72 weeks
First, it's important to remember that Victoza is not technically a weight loss medication