Victoza User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• soldat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2014

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Victoza since May I started with the .6 then moved to the 1.2 and now I am on the 1.8 had no side effects from this medicine and have lost about 45 pounds. My blood sugars are below 130 most of the time am feeling fine and can't thank my doctor enough for turning me on to this medicine,"

• Junebug
• June 14, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Victoza for 6 weeks now (along with Metformin) for insulin resistance and weight loss. Have lost 17 pounds so far, 25 more to go. Started taking the Victoza in morning and had nausea 8-10 hours after injecting. Switched to taking it at 4 or 5 pm and now sleep through nausea. Definitely suppresses appetite. Feel satisfied eating like a normal "thin" person now. Have more frequent headaches but ibuprofen takes care of that. Very thankful to my gynecologist for sending me to an endocrinologist for help. It's so liberating to think my weight problems are not just because I'm weak and have no will power! There's a physiological reason it's been so hard for me to lose weight! Very happy with this medicine."

• BookL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started on Victoza on Jan. 2. Started at 0.6 for 5 days, then moved to 1.2. Side effects minimal. Experienced a headache 1 day, mild nausea first few days, a little more tired at night, which is when I take it. I'm down 8 pounds in 9 days. Am in my 50s, menopausal. I love, love, LOVE the CONTROL this medication gives me over food and my appetite. I have insulin resistance and mildly elevated blood sugar. Diabetes runs in my family. I guess my insurance (BCBS) figured "close enough" because they're paying for it!! Am so excited and LOVE this drug. It is so much more effective than amphetamine-like drugs for weight loss. I will check back in in a few and give you and update. As someone said, "Victoza is not for whimps." But if you can man it up, it's totally worth the side effects. Good luck, all."

• VeryL...
• June 24, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm very tall and very overweight. Six months on a controlled diet and exercise program yielded no results. My doctor put me on Victoza, suspecting some sort of metabolism issue (fasting blood sugar was a constant 101 for several years). Starting dose of 0.6 gave me a 20 minute headache each morning and left me lethargic. It got better in a week, upped to 1.2, same thing started. 20 minute headache, no energy. Again, it got better each day. Hit maintenance level of 1.8 and the weight began pouring off me at roughly a pound a day! A very effective appetite suppressant and my fasting blood sugar averages 91 now."

• sea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Food no longer taste all that great have to force myself to eat. My sugar levels are good 10 lb lost after 6 weeks (wife not happy). No side effects so far. Small meals are just great. Take home half plate from normal menu choice. Buffet no longer an option. Needles are tiny."

• maryka
• May 21, 2010

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Victoza since March 3 2010. I had previously been on Byetta. Byetta didn't seem to be working for me anymore so my doctor wanted to try me on Victoza. It has made a big change my blood sugars are around 120 verses near 200. I have lost a total of 24 lbs since March 3rd and I feel great and life is good. It seems like I am hardly ever hungry and when I do eat I am full very quickly. Something I would definitely recommend to another diabetic!"

• JW-Love
• July 4, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 2 "A couple of years ago, I was introduced to Victoza and had a horrible experience with it and stopped taking it. During this time, my doctor instructed me to take it with my Metformin thinking it would help me lose weight. A couple of years later, l found that the Metformin was causing me complications. I changed doctors and my new doctor recommended Victoza again. This time without using Metformin or any other diabetes medication. Reluctantly, I tried it and to my surprise, I have had great results. I no longer have cravings for sweets and my appetite has changed drastically. I have zero side effects. In 3 weeks, I have lost nearly 15 pounds. In September 2015, I will have my a1c checked again and praying for better A1c."

• Zenita...
• June 16, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My doctor just prescribed me Victoza, I was really scared to take it at first, I been on it now for a week , I experienced little nausea, and a slight headache first two days, third day constipation, Other than that everything back to normal now, I will post later with Results my starting weight is 235 ,So ready to see if Victoza works for me , Hope I don't give up lol"

• Thalia
• June 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've struggled with my weight for years, I am a total binge eater at night. My doctor first brought up Victoza and I was really hesitant to take it (the whole injection thing scared me), but honestly it's not bad at all! You just have to pinch your skin wherever you're administering the medication and you won't feel anything. The needle used is I think a 38g which is SUPER small. No bruising or anything around the site of injection. This is my second week on it, and I've already lost 5lbs. I haven't experienced any side effects, I did get a little nauseous the first two days but it wasn't anything that was so horrible I couldn't continue. I don't have any problems binge eating, it's great! I hope to see more results in the next few weeks!"

• Flyin...
• January 3, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 2 "It made me feel sick the 1st month at 1.2mg , queasy stomach, not too bad diarrhea, if there is such a thing as good? The biggest thing I noticed was food did not appeal to me at all. I just did not feel like eating anything. And when I did eat something, I felt full on a few bites. This after about 2 months lead to a 36 lb weight drop and an A1c that went from 7.3 to an A1c of 5.6. I have been on it now for 6 months but no more weight loss or gain. 12hr Fasting Glucose is showing from 75-88. I never see levels above the 120's after meals, even sweets. I think the problem with Victoza is that it works almost too good! I think some people will go off their diets or cheat a lot more because they have such low A1c's."

• Jdolp...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 30, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Victoza for about a little over a year. I had lost 128lbs . it worked great for me. I went off to see if I would gain it all back. To be honest I didn't add exercise to my daily routine as I worked in construction at the time.( I am a female) . I didn't diet. I am not the best example to learn from. My weight loss was strictly from the effects of Victoza curbing my appetite. Anyway..after agonist 3years being off...I didn't gain any weight back until my mother was dying and I think I was stress eating.. I gained about 60lbs. I'm getting ready to start Victoza again."

• Patrn
• July 9, 2014

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I went on this med probably about 2 years ago. I've lost 49 pounds, but not just due to the Victoza, but because I've been eating better and exercising more. But the Victoza gave me a good boost in the right direction! I was running blood sugars in the 200's with fastings in the 140's to 180's -- not very good. At one point my A1C was 8! On Victoza my fastings are usually around 100 and my last A1C was 6.5! A big difference! The pen is easy to use, my pen needle is 32G, 5/32", I hardly feel it. The Victoza, at room temp, is undetectable as it goes in, completely painless. I thank God that my doctor switched me over. Oh, and I also take Metformin twice a day. I have no GI side effects whatsoever, and I never did."

• Rachl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have PCOS diabetes and tons of pain in my body every day. Victoza, since I have been put on it a week ago I have lost 18 pounds, my appetite has been suppressed drastically no other side effects except for feeling great that I'm finally losing weight after over 5 to 6 diet tries for years this is the only thing that has help me so far I'm so thankful for this medication for the doctor allowing me to try it out!!"

• tina
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on victoza for 42 days and IO've lost 19lbs. This was my last hope by my dr because nothing else was working. I was at my heaviest 206lb. My dr also recommended I take the Pill Alli (over the counter-you can find at walmart) So with this I feel really good. Not like diet pills where you are good all day and then hungry all night. I do count my calories and do not eat after 6pm. This is the best thing with no side effects besides loss of appetite."

• Ancho...
• May 19, 2013

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started Victoza four months ago after trying Actos, Januvia, Glipizide and Metformin. AIC was 9.5 After three months on Victoza AIC down to 7.7. Better but not as good as expected. It seemed like Victoza stopped working after the first month. I used to leave the pen at room temperature after starting it. I started keeping the pens refrigerated at all times , and immediately noticed Victoza was working great again. I was concerned that the cold would cause pain on injection, But this was not the case. No extra pain at all. I know they say you can leave the pen at room temperature once you start using it, but for me I noticed a HUGE improvement by keeping it refrigerated. I can only speak for myself, but that works for me."

• Donna...
• December 17, 2014

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Victoza now for a little more than 8 mos. When I started, my A1C was at 7.8, after 4 mos. it dropped to 6.7. My last A1C test results, I am now at 5.7!!! I have not ever been below 6.0 since being diagnosed more than 7 years ago! However, the most important thing about this medication is that I have had NO side affects. I've ranged from barely active to moderate/heavily active and other than it helping me lose weight, I have experience ZERO side affects. I prefer this medication over Metformin, as it has done more in 8 mos. than Metformin did in 6 years."

• Ms D
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Victoza since August, 2014 (9 mos). I had to increase the dosage between 1.2 and 1.8 gradually....1 click of the "pen" every 4 or 5 days to avoid the nausea. Now at 1.8 for several months. I have lost a total of 57 lbs! I want to lose about 25 more. So far I am thrilled with the results!"

• Ms_Re...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• TSano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Victoza about a month ago and have lost 5 lbs. I do well at the 0.6mg dose but when I bump it up to 1.2 mg dose after a couple of days the nausea is unbearable. does this go away? I'm not sure if I should go back to 0.6mg as I was up all night with nausea, but hey no appetite :-)"

• J-som...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started using Victoza on the 7-10-19 on dosage of 0.6 mg a day. No hectic side effects. Before I started my weight was 112kg and I am now on 106.8kg on the 16-10-2019. I do intermittent fasting as well, so coffee with no sugar in the morning and lunch and supper, supper no later than 8pm. Usually eat light meals for lunch and supper. I drink a lot of water, minimum of 2l a day and some days more. I'm struggling with constipation but I'm thinking of trying veggie smoothies for lunch next week. I don't exercise at the moment because I have knee problems, although I want to try walking at least for an hour on the treadmill. My goal weight is 60-65 kg. Will see my doctor end of October, and she will most likely increase my dose. Fingers crossed I reach my goal weight within 6 months."

• Hourg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Victoza for 8 weeks. I am a type 2 diabetic and started Victoza to help control my blood sugar levels but the weight loss that has come with taking this medication is what made me a believer. I had all the side effects the first two weeks but it was never intolerable and an amazing weight loss of a pound a day during that time kept me taking the medicine. The weight loss has slowed to a slow but steady rate of 1-2 pounds per week and after 8 weeks I have lost 26 pounds. I feel better than I have felt in years! I love this medication!"

• Curly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Victoza for just over a week, started on 0.6 and today moved onto increased dose of 1.2. I am also on 4 x 500mg of metformin a day. I have had some stomach ache/sickness/fatigue with the Victoza but I'm sure it will get better. I've lost just under 7lb in this first week which is astonishing and I'm very excited to continue to see weight loss. I definitely have seen a big reduction in appetite, I don't want food as often and I don't eat as much so it's a win-win for me. I have not yet built exercise into my routine yet, just because the fatigue is making it difficult for me even to do household chores at the moment but hope I can soon get back in the gym and aid any weight loss Victoza gives me."

• MrBew...
• July 24, 2010

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Just started on Victoza 3 days ago. Self injection seems a bit daunting at first, but in reality, it's nothing. No nausea at 0.6 so soon to 1.2. Right now I weigh 295 pounds, and should weigh 180, so we'll see what happens. Morning blood sugar this morning was 93. I can live with THAT. By the way, "eggy burps" usually means your stomach flora are dead, and you need live culture yogurt, or acidophilus milk to re-establish your colony. --Jerry"

• Daslt
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 1, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on the drug for about 10 months. Lost 46 lbs. I find that it no longer supresses my appetite. In talks with my doctor we have decided to come off the drug for 2 months. See how my weight is and go from there. Not sure if/when I start to take it again it will again supress my appetite. Time will tell. I exercise regularly - 5 to 6 times a week. I had absolutely no side effects. 6 months in doctor did all the blood work tests. He was extremely pleased with the results. Good luck"

• Bob...
• August 9, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Victoza now for month. I'm 57 and previously always have had high blood sugar. Nothing seemed to work. Until my PCP started me on Victoza . First 2 weeks was good , Nausea the second 2 weeks , then went away . I have lost 20lbs and feel so much better . Blood sugars have been low 150s . This medicine saved my life . Be sure to ask your PCP for some Zofran , you will need it the second and third week for neausa . Don't give up . Thank you Victoza . A Disabled Veteran "