Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 5)

• keb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2015

"I have been on Victoza less than a week, and at first, my sugar went down from 160s to 109. Then it started increasing, back up to 160s. At the same time, I started getting severe abdominal and back pain (maybe pancreatitis). I also have severe nausea, and just the thought of eating makes my stomach sick. I'm not giving up, but have to make a trip back to the doctor."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2014

"My HbA1c was at 8.5, and I tried many medicines for 4 years without great success. I started using Victoza 7 weeks ago. For the first 2 weeks, I used 0.6 mg, and it did not do much for me, I hardly noticed the difference. I increased to 1.2 mg the following week. I try to remember, but I did not remember much side effect. I did have bruising at the injection site about 4 times, if you even call that a side effect. The morning blood sugar came normal around 7.2. I lost only 2 kilograms (4 lb) for the first 30 days. On the fifth week, I went to 1.8 mg. Now I really start to feel there is no appetite. I eat every 2 hours for some fruit or other little snacks. Now, I do have trouble sleeping, but I can live with that. A total of 9 lb now."

• Eri...
• February 17, 2011

"I had to let you know the AMAZING result I'm having with Victoza. At my highest, I was at 275 lbs at 5'2" and taking Actos and still not losing, even with diet and exercise. I have fibromyalgia, so exercise is not easy and something I can do. So I walk and watch what I eat. My super smart PCP changed me to Victoza about 6 months ago, and I was very hesitant at first. Oh gosh, shots every day like insulin! NO! After the first 30 days, I dropped 8 to 10 lbs and was doing the same thing as before. I just had another check tonight and am up to a loss of 37 lbs! And this was even through the holidays. This product has turned my life around."

• vlh...
• March 30, 2014

"I am going into my 4th month. The first 3 months, I was only on .6 injection and had a monster sinus infection, huge doses of antibiotics and prednisone during the first 2 months...not Victoza related. The prednisone required me to up my dose to 1.2 to keep my blood sugar levels below 100 and stable. I lost a few pounds at the beginning, but I was seriously monitoring calorie intake, so not sure that it was Victoza related. Like another rater, I get nauseated if I eat greasy foods...I am learning what the triggers are for that and just don't eat them. I am also Celiac, so a touchy gut is not foreign. Plain, healthy foods are much more appealing. I have lost 18.5 lbs over the last 4 months. 5 of those pounds in the last two weeks...I am happy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2013

"When I first started Victoza, I got very sick. I waited a week and tried it again. This time I made sure I had very light food. I had bought some pudding and jello (sugar-free). I also had some ginger ale on hand because that settles my stomach. Started with the 0.6 and had nausea for the first 4 days. Then felt fine. Then went to the 1.2, again nausea for 4 days. Now I am doing the 1.8. I have lost 13 lbs in 6 weeks, and I feel great. I also have been drinking a lot of water to help with the constipation. Thank you, Victoza."

• gin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2016

"So far, so good. I've been on it for 11 days, have lost 3.5 kilos, but I have basically removed all sugars and starch from my diet. The great part is I do not crave carbs, whereas I used to live for them! I don't eat meat, so basically it's veggies and fish. My BS has dropped nicely as well."

• fos...
• September 5, 2016

"I was warned of the nausea, but after a few days, that did slow down. I find eating smaller meals and taking some ginger Gravol pills help, it's the non-drowsy kind. I am surprised how fast it started working because I tested myself last night and hit a seven. I haven't seen a seven in ages, it agrees with me. Not had those other symptoms, just the nausea for a bit. I take the ginger Gravol or drink a ginger beer, and I'm good usually."

• mar...
• April 12, 2016

"I've been on it for 3 months. I started with the smallest dose and went up to the highest. At the lower dose, I started seeing my fasting numbers go down significantly. At the middle dose, they leveled. At the higher dose, I was sick to my stomach with anything I ate. I was a zombie for a few hours. The first two months, my A1C went down significantly. The interesting thing about the med is that I never got the diarrhea, instead, it has given me constipation. I haven't lost any weight. I'm on the middle dose now. Another interesting thing about the med is that at the middle and higher dose, I am hungry all the time. I feel like I'm eating more than before. My fasting numbers are back up. I don't think it's working for me."

• Big...
• August 27, 2013

"Victoza is a lifesaver. My blood sugar had been around 400 for over a year. I had one foot in the grave. My doctor started me on Victoza with very minor side effects. We saw a big change in less than a month. My blood sugar has dropped to 150. Not only do I feel great, I have lost weight. Everybody has noticed the difference. The only bad thing I can say about Victoza is the price."

• Doo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2016

"I've been on Victoza .6 for five days now along with 1000 mg of Metformin ER each day. My main complaint is diarrhea. I take it in the evening, and once I get up in the morning, I am in the bathroom 5 or 6 times. I've read so much information about Victoza, and I was really hesitant to start taking it because of all the side effects. I also feel like I have a brick in my abdomen. I can only eat a little bit at a time, and once I eat, I hit the bathroom again. I'm trying to focus mainly on watching my carbs because that's truly my downfall. So far, I've lost a pound a day. I really need this to lose weight and get off about 75 pounds. I've tried everything! I'm having a hard time leaving the house with this diarrhea. Is it going to ever end?"

• Tea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2025

"I’ve just started this medication today at 0.6, and the doctor said to increase after 7 days. I will keep updates going. I’ve lost 36 lbs on my own in four months. I’m 42, 5'7", and my weight is 285 today."

• ifi...
• January 12, 2016

"I am so grateful my doctor put me on Victoza. I used to have a fear of needles, but this is very easy to deal with. So I started using Victoza on Dec 3rd, my sugars were still very high despite taking Metformin. The doctor also wanted to try it because I'm obese and always have been, no matter what I do (I also have Hashimoto's disease, which prevents me from losing weight). On Jan 7th, I went back to see my doc, and I had lost 10 lbs!! Despite eating whatever I felt like over Christmas. The side effects were horrible for a few weeks, but I stuck with it, and I'm back to normal now (except for some heartburn). I'm hoping it will help me even more now that I'm eating healthier and exercising! I have more energy now as well."

• Der...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

"I have been taking Victoza for 6 weeks for PCOS insulin resistance. I am on a 0.6 mg daily injection. Lost 12 pounds, no more starvation, no hand shaking, and no constant thinking about food. I went up on the dose to 1.2 mg but had to reduce back due to severe tiredness. I love this medication."

• she...
• March 24, 2016

"At first, the side effects were horrible: nausea, diarrhea, etc. It seemed to subside after a while. However, my doc decided to up my dose to 1.8, and during that night, I had the worst stomach pain (woke me up out of a dead sleep). I decided to take the same dose the second day, and again, the same stomach pain. I went back down to 1.2 the day after that, I could not handle the pain I was having. I will say I have lost 49 lbs since I started a few months back, but I have to wonder why my thyroid is starting to ache all the time?"

• Kyr...
• February 22, 2013

"Started Victoza last week, minimum dosage. It took a couple of days, but my blood sugar went from the 180s 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 four-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."

• Jug...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2013

"I started Victoza about 5 weeks ago. Now I have seen about 20 lbs come off and moved the belt notch from the middle notch to the last position (and will need a new belt soon). Nausea has only happened about 3-4 times and was mild to moderate. Blood glucose level has settled from 170 to 130 over the last 2 weeks. Eating behaviors have changed dramatically. Most meals are 4-5 bites and I push the plate away, being fully satisfied. It has been quite a shock learning how to eat more wisely and that I can 'push the plate away' instead of feeling compelled to finish everything on the plate (Yes, I raised 4 kids). I am hoping to lose about another 35-40 lbs."

• Pip...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2018

"This medication has been miraculous for me in managing type 2 diabetes, and losing weight as a big side perk. Although some side effects made the first six weeks challenging, after I had only been on it 3 months, my A1C had dropped from 8.9 to 5.7, and I'd lost 40 pounds. Now I've been on it 9 months, and my blood sugars are consistently in a normal range, as well as having lost 82 pounds. As it slows digestion, you feel full longer and eat less, although that can cause some heartburn/reflux, but it's manageable. I do know others personally that say this shot had no effect for them, but for me, it's been a life changer. I'm continuing to lose weight much slower, but I'm 18 pounds until a 'normal' weight for my height. I have been on the 1.8 dose since March."

• Tip...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2015

"A1C runs around 6. On 1.2 mg Victoza. Have lost 22 lbs since began late Aug. 2015. Some occasional nausea or indigestion. Tums fixes it. Have used Weight Watchers plan for years but have never lost weight like this. Anxious to find out new A1C this first week of Dec. I feel so much better. Snacking is non-existent lately, and I do not overeat due to controlled recommended portions that are now filling."

• Cha...
• May 13, 2016

"I am on Victoza now for 2 months. Was on it before for a month. Had some side effects in the beginning, but now it's fine. My blood sugar levels are under control, as well as my high blood pressure. Do experience some constipation. Very good drug. Pray my medical aid will consider it for chronic meds."

• Sim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2016

"I had all the symptoms on the first two doses. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. I also take metformin. I took metformin with almond milk and a probiotic along with the Victoza injection. No more chronic diarrhea. I eat small meals to keep from getting nauseated."

• out...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 28, 2012

"I started on Victoza 9-2011. It curbed my eating, also did well for my blood sugar. I had no side effects from the medicine. In September 2011, my weight was 355 lbs. I am now at 265 lbs. I lost 91 lbs in a year. Feels great to be able to be active again."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2020

"From a 1-10, I am rating it at a strong 7. I was prescribed Victoza because I was borderline diabetic and to help aid in weight loss. I have been taking this medicine since late November, so far, I have dropped 14 lbs. The side effects are not always so great. Although it suppresses my appetite and I no longer get/feel hungry throughout the day, I have become very gassy, and the nausea is non-stop! My stomach will cramp up every now and again and cause some diarrhea, which then leads to migraines from dehydration. If you can handle these side effects, then I believe it can be a great medication for both lowering sugar levels and weight loss."

• Dob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

"Been on Victoza for 2 weeks. Started with 0.6 mg for 1st week, then up to 1.2 mg now. Some nausea and headaches, but not bad at all. Glucose levels are way down, anywhere from 75-119. Before Victoza, glucose was in the 270s. My only complaint is fatigue. I just want to sleep and lay around. Difficult to go to work every day. I hope this passes soon. I would like to stay on it because of the improvement in blood sugar, and appetite is down. Anyone else have this issue?"

• Sch...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2015

"I started Victoza approximately 6 weeks ago. No real side effects. At first, I couldn't eat at all. No appetite whatsoever. I dropped about 5 pounds in the first 5-8 days, but then the weight came back. I wasn't eating much and still am not, but my body seems to have gone into starvation mode and is holding on to every pound. I also have felt very down and depressed. Don't know if it is from the Victoza or not. I also took Invokana."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2015

"I started Metformin 500 mg 2 weeks ago and started .6 of Victoza 9 days later. My doctor gave me enough meds (Victoza) for 4 months! I've dropped 12 lbs, but I feel horrible. Fatigue, nauseated, and can't even stand the smell of food. My fasting numbers were 270s and now they're low 140s and 130s. I hope the horrible side effects resolve so these numbers will stabilize and I can drop at least 30 more pounds!"