Liraglutide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Jun...
• 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 the 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 willpower! There's a physiological reason it's been so hard for me to lose weight! Very happy with this medicine."

• sol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza since May. I started with the 0.6 dose, then moved to the 1.2 dose, and now I am on the 1.8 dose. I had no side effects from this medicine and have lost about 45 pounds. My blood sugars are below 130 most of the time. I am feeling fine and can't thank my doctor enough for introducing me to this medicine."

• Dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first month on Saxenda, I lost 9.5 lbs. This month, only 2.6. I'm taking 1.8 mg and have decreased appetite (a major plus). Working out 5-7 days a week. I probably have about 25-30 lbs to lose, but I'm a little disappointed with the results this month. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!"

• Jem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Saxenda for 8 days now and I am down 10 lbs already! This stuff is AMAZING! I am not hungry at all, and when I do eat, I get full very quickly. I started on 0.6 mg for the first 7 days and now I am on 1.2 mg. I am not hungry and I still feel stuffed from breakfast. I have not changed my eating habits, but I noticed I crave less sugar. I have an addiction to soda, and I have not craved it really for the past few days. This stuff is a MIRACLE!"

• Ver...
• 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."

• Chr...
• March 15, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "March 22/19 is my 5th month on Saxenda and I'm down 70 pounds. I followed the directions in the box. I was sick with nausea and I was so tired. I started exercising a little each day. I lasted 6 minutes on the treadmill my first day. I included healthy eating too. I treadmill for 2 hours a day now. Not all at once! Saxenda is not a miracle weight loss - you need to make an effort by eating healthy and exercising. You will get hungry on Saxenda you need to make the right choice on what you eat when you are hungry."

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for almost 5 months and have lost 43 lbs so far. It is working well for me. I’m at the full dose. It helps my cravings. I don’t have cravings anymore. I don’t feel hungry. I feel full faster, and overall I feel better. Still, have nausea at times but it’s not bothering me. I have constipation, which eating fruit and drinking lots of water helps with. I would highly recommend."

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda on November 10, 2018. I am 5’8” and weighed 327 pounds. It has been just over 5 months and I have lost weight (72 pounds). It has calmed my appetite to where I can easily tolerate a 1000 to 1200 low-carb diet. I typically drink a protein shake in the morning and at night. I eat a low-carb lunch of about 500 calories, then add a 180-calorie snack at night. I have not exercised consistently yet. I plan on amping that up in the next few weeks."

• mar...
• May 21, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "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 instead of 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!"

• cat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 26, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Victoza 1.8 mg daily for 2 years. It cuts your appetite well and I lost 30 pounds on it. BUT, the catch is after a year and a half on it, I got my hunger appetite all back threefold. Now I'm struggling to cut portions, but can't - always hungry, and I gained 15 pounds back!! Only a temporary hunger control, only lasts for so many months. So sad, I called the company, but no response from them on getting back your hungry appetite again. Sad, so sad!!"

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

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

• Sav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Victoza for two months and technically only lost 10 lbs, but as far as visually, everyone says I lost 30+ pounds. I ride my bike an average of 15 miles a day, so I believe I've gained muscle. I switched to Ozempic because the Victoza had a side effect of dry mouth. I never had any other side effects. I literally ate anything I want and lost weight."

• Boo...
• 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 an update. As someone said, 'Victoza is not for wimps.' But if you can man it up, it's totally worth the side effects. Good luck, all."

• Gir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've lost 77 lbs taking this medication. It makes me full fast, and I eat such a small amount and am satisfied. I've had no ill effects. Only 4 days was I nauseous after taking the injection when my dose was increased to 1.8, but I took nausea meds for that. I don't feel deprived or anything. This medication works fabulously. I'm on a combination of Topamax and Metformin along with this, and it's helping me lose weight. I'm very happy with the results!"

• Bac...
• November 6, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda about a year and a half ago. I lost 40 lbs and was feeling so great! Then, Saxenda stopped working for me. My appetite came back for sweets, and I have gained 25 lbs back. I decided to quit taking Saxenda because it really wasn't helping me anymore, and my hunger pains are so bad now in comparison to before I started Saxenda. It's like my body has to get used to not taking it again. I've decided to try once again to try and lose the weight on my own by making better food choices. I want to stop this weight gain in its tracks as I don't want to gain all of it back again. I just couldn't see myself taking this drug long term, especially since it quit working for me. Others may take it long term and it still works, but for me, after a year, all the cravings came back, as well as my appetite. I look for instances of people having the withdrawals from it, but nothing is out there. Anyone quit taking it and feel EXTREMELY hungry?"

• JW-...
• July 4, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "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, I 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 a better A1c."

• Bos...
• July 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on 22/07/19 with a 0.6 dose, however, I accidentally doubled up on the following day. Day 1, I ate like a horse. Day 2, I wanted nothing to do with food, which was odd as food is my go-to for comfort and enjoyment. I also found through my lack of desire to eat that food was a time filler for me, something to fill boredom. It came to dinner and the food smelt delicious, and because of my history, I thought I would be able to override the medication and eat as normal, however, the desire was not completely there. If I am being honest, the habit was there, but because the desire was not, it took very little willpower to overcome the eating for the sake of eating (I feel that is very important). The side effects: I feel very vague, headaches, nausea, neck hurts a lot, and lots of cramps, but nothing unbearable. I know it's only day 4, but I am very optimistic, and it is definitely working, my eating is 95% less, which is extraordinary."

• Son...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 49, perimenopausal, with hypothyroidism and just recently found out I also have prediabetes. For the last 6-7 years, my weight has been increasing regardless of what I do. I was training 4 times a week and walking 5 times a week. Still, an increase to 88kg and on the rise. I was upset, so after some discussion with my endocrinologist, I started Saxenda. That was 4 weeks ago, and today I am 82.2 kg. It does suppress appetite. I am still training 4 times a week, not walking so much. It's impressive with the weight loss. The downside effects for me are fatigue and nausea, as well as a bit of constipation, but that seems to have settled a bit. I have kept myself on 0.6mgs, as I am a bit scared to up the dose, as I don't want to get any more tired. I get those 3pm droopy eyes and weariness, that seems really hard to shrug off some days. I'm losing weight, so there doesn't seem to be a reason to increase the dose when I have the required effect with less of the drug."

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My experience was wonderful. I'm so overjoyed with my results. I've lost so much weight, I feel so much better. I started Saxenda on March 18, 2016. I've lost 68 pounds as of August 17, 2016. My appetite has decreased but I eat healthy, exercise, and try to be active. I have not felt this good in years."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 5'8 and started at 204 lbs 8 weeks ago. Currently 183 lbs. I have no side effects except constipation, which is manageable, and I've stayed at the 0.6 dose the entire time. I have no cravings at all anymore after suffering from a sugar addiction, and as far as I'm concerned, this is a miracle. Try it because for some it works amazingly, and maybe you're someone that it works for, like me. I'm in Canada, and this is covered by my insurance."

• MCD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Excellent product, reduces appetite by 60-70%. Some slight nausea and light bruising at injection site, but currently 2 weeks on and lost 7 lbs. Combined with a healthy diet (but this was the case prior)."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on January 8th. I am down 8.5 pounds. I'm a nurse, so I don't mind the shots. I've been very pleased with the appetite control. Was really big on sodas (2-3/day) and snacking in between meals. Now I drink a lot of water - constantly thirsty. Have only had 1 soda since I started and the snacking has all but stopped. Some days I have to remind myself to eat. I do have some nausea when titrating up on the dose - but it's manageable. I have found my biggest problem is constipation which I am taking OTC stool softeners for and seems to help. No fatigue at all. In fact, I'm more active now than I have been in years. Super excited to see the end result. My goal is 60 pounds!"

• Kel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda in July 2019 (5 ft 9, 90 kg) - 20 kg overweight and having tried everything to get it off. My endocrinologist put me on Saxenda. The weight started falling off after about 2 months - and by December I had lost 17 kg! I never went above 2.4 mg. Each time I increased the dose, I felt a bit nauseous for a couple of days - like mild morning sickness. I truly ate whatever I wanted - but the fact was I didn't WANT anything. I had half-size portions at family meals, the thought of fried, fatty, or sugary food made me feel gross, and I even cut down to almost no alcohol. The biggest challenge was constipation initially. Laxatives didn't work, but the cereal 'All Bran' turned out to be the solution. I stopped Saxenda in Jan 2020 and didn't gain any weight back for 4 months. After being 10 months at home during COVID eating comfort food, I did gain 8 kg and am back on Saxenda now - this time I will keep the weight off. For me, Saxenda was life-changing."

• Pat...
• July 9, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "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 200s with fastings in the 140s to 180s - 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."

• TJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started with both weight and prediabetes. By week 4, both were down. Weight by 8 lbs and sugars below cutoff. At month 3, weight down 24 lbs, but that was the end of its effectiveness. Another 4 weeks without positive results. Expense prohibited continuing."