User Reviews for Victoza

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I've been taking Victoza for 2 months, up to full dose. Side effects, gas and sulphur burps and acid reflux. What I have realized is that this medicine actually makes your stomach empty slower into the smaller intestine. Imagine you have a chemically induced lap-band. You cannot eat what you were use to, your stomach is half full to begin with. So with alot of trial and error you will figure out the eating habits to prevent the reflux and such. I am planning on eliminating dinner, just a nestle' Boost and maybe cheese and grapes later but want to do just the boost. So I hope major weight loss comes soon. I will let you know.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: My injections are done in the morning and before I take Victoza my sugar is at 102. It was getting out of control with Amaryl and Metformin only. This has been the "answer" for me. I have had a little bruising from injections but that is the only side effect.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I'm a truck driver. My doctor said it would be good for me because of the way truck drivers eat. She was right, I have been on it for 4 weeks and I have lost 18 lb. It really works, I have had no side effects.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Have lost 53 lbs since 9-12. Now having bad stomach cramps hope it is not the Victoza. Will find out Monday. Still have some nausea and vomit occasionally, but is my own fault for eating too much. I drink only water with meals to avoid filling up with the gas from sodas. Take 1.8. It works for me. Am also a Type 2 and take 1000mg metformin each day.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Obesity: I am taking Victoza 1.6 everyday. At the beginning I lost 10 lb but since then I don't move.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I have been a Type 2 diabetic for 10 yrs. Have tried different medications but have never really controlled my sugar levels. My AIC was 8.5 3 months ago and the Dr. said might have to be put me on insulin if I didn't get it controlled. Went to a new Dr. (endocrinologist) and she put me on Victoza. I have only been on it for 10 days. I have experienced some weight loss (4lbs the first 5 days) some of the side effects are nausea, loss of appetite, weakness in my legs, slight headache, light stomach cramps and the eggy burps with indigestion. I didn't start having the eggy burps and indigestion until I increased my dosage to 1.2. So I went back to the 0.6 for a couple of more days and it went away. I have increased the dosage back to 1.2.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I am on my second week of Victoza. I have had only headache and neck pain but I increased my water intake and I am hoping this will help. I have lost 2.5 lbs. I have been eating properly and exercising for about 3 months now along with weight watchers. It is my hope to get off all meds. Weight loss will help this I am sure! My sugar readings have gone form 180-350 to 59-180...59 being the first day. I have decreased my Lantus from 42 units to 15 units. I am hoping that less insulin means better results at the scale.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Obesity: My Dr. Suggested adding Victoza to metformin and Actos treatment for diabetes since my a1c levels were getting progressively higher and I am 100lbs overweight. In 5 weeks I lost 23 lbs. For the first 3 weeks I experienced nausea and extreme fatigue. I love Victoza because for the first time I feel full after eating small portions, I have a greatly reduced interest in food and appetite. I feel relieved that I can finally eat to live and not live to eat.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I've been on Victoza for 4 days and its been great. I have type 2 uncontrolled diabetes. I've had no side effects at all. I've lost 4 lbs. and feel really good. My sugar levels are under 140, 2 hours after a meal which is awesome. Appetite is completely gone but I make myself eat a small meal 3 times a day. I started with 0.6mg and on 4th day increased to 1.2mg. Still no side effects. I recommend this med for people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Oh and for people who are afraid of needles...don't be. The needle is so thin that you can;t even feel it. I hate needles and I don't mind injecting Victoza at all.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: My last post here I had just started on Victoza and was complaining about nausea. I lowered my dosage a few clicks and the nausea went away. I then slowly increased my dosage and its been working great. I suggest you contact your doc before trying this. I'm still not up to the full 1.2mg dosage, but I'm getting there. Sugars are normal and I too am losing weight. I am EXTREMELY happy with how this medicine is working.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Started victoza last week, minimum dosage it took a couple of days but my blood sugar went from the 180's to 140 and below all the way down to 90. I have zero appetite, i will eat a few bites of food and feel like I just ate a 4 course meal. I have also been feeling like I can't get enough sleep. Hopefully the sleep thing goes away but the smaller meals I can live with.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Obesity: I have been on Victoza since Jan 9th. I am impressed with how well things are going. I was diagnosed as insulin resistant and am overweight and would like to lose 70 lbs. I have lost 20 lbs so far. I modified my diet and faithfully use a fit bit daily to log my activity, diet and glucose levels. I am staying on a 0.6 dose and am happy to say my glucose levels are ranging between 85 and 105. I had one day of nausea.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Started Victoza .6 mg dose yesterday and have had a headache, have been sleepy, no appetite and have had vomiting. Is it worth it? We'll see. Blood glucose levels have already improved. Think I'll try dosing at night so the side effects aren't severe at work. Will post again when I know more.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I was on insulin but couldn't get my A1C down. It was 8.9 so she put me on Jentadueto and Victoza. The first 2 days I was really sick. 3rd day (today) I vomited so bad I was about to give up then decided to try taking the Victoza at bedtime instead of morning. Will see if it works. The first day I didn't eat a thing. It totally makes you not want to eat ANYTHING. I actually had to force myself to eat a banana this morning and that's when I vomited. I hope these side effects go away because I think this is the right medicine for weight loss. I'm still taking Novalog once a day if my blood sugar is over 150. Will update soon.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Obesity: I have Type 2 Diabetes my blood sugar is controlled. I am very overweight, I was 5'8 314 lbs on January 6th of this year. Disgusted with my predicament, I started two things Weight Watchers and Victoza. This morning I weighed in at 293 Lbs. I started out on the 0.6 dosage that I could barely tolerate and have eventually made it to the 1.2 dosage this is my sweet spot, I have plans to move up my dosage at this points as my morning blood sugars are 85-90 and will decrease with more weight loss. Victoza is truly a miracle. Before Victoza I took Metforming 500 mg ER which did nothing to help me lose weight. It controlled my blood sugars but no weight loss. I am excited to see how much more I can lose, in 1 month I dropped 21 pounds.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Obesity: I've been on 0.6mg Victoza for 2 weeks, then 1.2 for two weeks. Down about 10lbs. Doctor said to up to 1.8 in another two weeks. He said it shouldn't help me lose all the weight I need to so he wants to put me on Qsymia. I'm not sure I want to lose more than 10lbs a month. Noticed diarrhea on first day or two, then again first day or two at 1.2. Appetite suppressant. Less craving for sugar and carbs. Overall a good medicine. Supposed to help prevent diabetes as well. Blood sugar tested at 85 today. Before Victoza I was averaging 99-105.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I have been on Victoza since Dec 2012. Lost 6kgs so far. I started off at 0.6, side effects not too bad. After 2 weeks increased to 1.2. For the past two weeks now I feel hungry and am afraid that once my body gets used to a higher dose I will not lose any more weight.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Using Victoza for about 5 weeks, I feel a whole lot better generally, with stable blood glucose. With regard to food, I eat smaller, choose better/more balanced food, I have lost around 10kg in total in this time and this alone has made a huge difference. I also consume pre/probiotics daily now and this helped with the GI disturbances. As for side effects, I had nausea, dizzy spells, gut ache/cramps, reflux, felt rather tired in the first 2 weeks. All dissipated in the first 4 weeks. At the time I told myself I prefer to feel like this in the short term than head into a future potentially suffering from the plethora of illness brought about by Type 2 Diabetes. It works for me. Give it a chance.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Started taking Victoza at minimum dosage and my blood glucose has gone down from the 180's to between 110 and 140. I have also lost 4 pounds in just about a week...but diet and exercise is part of the regimen. No side effects, and looking forward to continued glucose health!

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 1: Excellent medicine for Type 1's with long-standing disease and insulin resistance. I have been able to cut my basal insulin in half (on a pump) while lowering my A1c and losing weight. The side effects, nausea, mild vertigo at times and constipation have not been severe enough to discontinue the medicine. I am now up to the 1.8mg dose- time will tell if I can tolerate it. Much less nausea then with Symlin.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Have Been Taking for about a week and a half have had nausea and stomachache the whole time. Got very sick one day think I ate to much. Weight was 195 when starting haven't checked since starting. Just moved to 1.2 will see how goes my blood sugar. Has not changed, around 200 and on the very sick day was 340. I am hoping it will start to drop. Have tried every medicine out there for type 2 and nothing has worked do not want to go on incline. Medicine like metformin has brought my blood sugar down but it makes me very sick. Hope to give good news down the road time will tell.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Love this medicine! No side effects for me. Anyone having obesity issues which USUALLY means you will end up as a diabetic, should give this medicine a try. It will change your life for the better.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Ok as promised. My A1C is down from 7.2 to 6.7 in one month. Could not ask for a better result.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Lost 6 kgs in 3 weeks, weight has been stagnant after that though. Fasting sugar came down from 200 to 116. Great medicine.

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2: This will be my 3rd day on Victoza and I am feeling well. I also take Metformin for Type II diabetes. I was just diagnosed with diabetes about 3 months ago and my blood sugar is just over the line into being diabetic so I am hoping that if I can get some weight off, I will either get the diabetes to go away or at least, allow it to be well under control. I'll try to remember to report in in a few weeks but so far, so good.