Liraglutide and Burping: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2012

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for four weeks now. My sugar counts were up to 27.9. The doctor put my metformin up to four pills a day and on this great new medicine, Victoza. I have lost 8 pounds. Started with 0.6, and then when I went up to 1.2, I had felt really tired and had stayed in bed for a day. The doctor put me back to 0.6, but eventually I went back up to 1.2, and then the only side effect I had was burps and gas. I have a lot more energy than I have had in years."

• Reg...
• February 12, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on day 7 at 0.6, and from day 1, this medication curbed my cravings. I work a job that is 75% travel, and it's easy to just drive through a fast food joint. Just left a national meeting in NC, and for the first time ever, I did not stop at Bojangles for a chicken biscuit and sweet tea. During the meeting, there were spreads of cookies, cake, and pie, and I did not even want it! I am not weighing myself, but I can feel a difference in the way my clothes fit. This medication was recommended to me by my best friend, who is a rep for the company. She told me it would change my life, and so far, she is right. I had some slight nausea, but it is bearable. Heartburn is something I've always had, and I treat it with Nexium. I notice a little burping."

• Anonymous
• May 10, 2011

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I am very pleased with this medication. Since I started the medications back in March, I have lost 22 lbs, had no side effects the first few months. Now, as of recently, I am experiencing major constipation, eggy burps, etc. My sugars are normal. I do not want to give up this medication, I am just worried I have about 150 lbs to lose still, and my weight loss has stopped due to the constipation. I know I am keeping my calories at about 1200-1500 per day, and there is no way I should not be losing. I am 300 lbs."

• New...
• November 2, 2011

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "Started Victoza yesterday. My blood sugar was 42 points lower this morning than yesterday morning right before starting the Victoza! No side effects yet other than belching like a pirate for several hours after the injections."

• Mic...
• August 9, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My MD prescribed me this drug for weight loss. I'm a 42-year-old female who has struggled with weight all of my life, and I'm starting to have all of the health issues that are going with it. I am on my 3rd week of Victoza and I'm at 1.8 dosage. I've had some severe nausea this week, and last week burps (the rotten egg kind), but that has been mostly it. I'm not sure how much weight I've lost, but I can tell I'm losing it quickly. I simply don't want to eat. I have to force myself to eat, and when I do, my calorie intake is oftentimes less than 1,000 calories a day. I hope the side effects settle down."

• ppy...
• June 24, 2011

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for 10 days. Was on 0.6 for a week and increased to 1.2 but was nauseous all the time and now at 0.9 will increase to 1 after a while. So far, I have lost 5 pounds in 10 days. I am also making sure I eat only 1000 calories and healthy food. I did not do any exercise these 10 days but will start doing aerobics from next week. I don't feel like eating any. Have burps most of the day."

• Aem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I read all of the posts before deciding to start Victoza. I was really nervous after reading all the negative side effects people were experiencing. My doctor prescribed Victoza after Saxenda was not covered by my insurance. My first prescription of three pens set me back $250. I now see the website offers a coupon card and plan to try to use that for my next dose. I have had no side effects other than just not being hungry. The first few weeks at lower doses, I would experience hunger in the evenings, but now on a 1.8 dose, I am not hungry the whole day. I did have a bout of sulfur burps after eating eggs, but it was mild. Since Jan 29, I've lost 15 lbs, and I feel great. I will continue on the medicine."

• Can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda 3 weeks ago. On the first week, I experienced mild nausea, diarrhea, and sulfur burps. By the end of the second week and until now, the third day of the third week, I have been experiencing bad diarrhea, gas, and abdominal cramps so much so that I can't even go to work. Today, the cramps were so severe that I couldn't even walk. The symptoms usually start by late night, keeping me awake all through until the morning. I have been drinking lots of electrolytes to prevent dehydration. I don't know why the symptoms seem to be getting worse or just won't go away. As well, I don't know if it has anything to do with me changing the time of the day when I take the injection; at the beginning of the treatment, I used to take it early morning before work, since the second week I started doing it in the evenings after work. Anyone else experiencing the same? Any recommendations?"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Saxenda for a month. I have been really sick on it. I'm considering throwing out the rest of the needles. I have constant sulfur burps and farts, vomiting, acid reflux, and nausea. I keep trying to hold on so that I can see the results, but I can't do this anymore. I'm so sick. I'm at 2.4. I've called the Saxenda company and left two messages, but no one has returned my calls. I'm not impressed, as this drug is very expensive."

• Lul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication 4 days ago. So far, I have only experienced some belching and nausea a few minutes after injection. I have the desire to urinate a lot throughout the day. Today was the first time I felt full and had some mild constipation. I do feel a bit bloated, but I am hoping that passes. I started on the lowest dosage, and I am a 250 lb, 5'7" woman. I had my thyroid radiated over 11 years ago and weighed about 150 lbs. I gained the first 100 lbs in 6 months, and then in 2016, I had a baby, which pushed me to 270 lb. I was able to lose some of the 'baby weight,' but I am back to struggling to lose the weight I've gained since having my thyroid radiated. I am a bit concerned with the side effect of pancreatic cancer. I hope there aren't any surprise side effects that will happen when I up the dosage next week."

• RA2...
• January 19, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for 7 weeks, and I've lost 5 lbs. Weight loss seems to have stopped. I have terrible dry mouth and a bad taste in my mouth that won't go away. It seems to have gotten worse after getting to the maximum dosage. I find that I am not hungry, and I am eating so much less. Can't understand why I'm not losing weight. I'm beginning to wonder if this is worth having the dry mouth and bad taste all the time. My early symptoms of headache and diarrhea went away after about 2 weeks. Next came constipation and burping. I do think I am more depressed than usual. May stop it soon as my life isn't happy, and not having the enjoyment of food is getting old."

• Lar...
• October 30, 2011

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "On Victoza for one week. Have noticed a drop in sugars from 150 to 120 most of the time. Still have to take 35 units of fast-acting at night to get sugars down to 88 at 3:00 a.m. Take 25 Lantus at night and 50 in the morning. Some burping, constipation. Weight 300 lbs now. Will monitor it. Only side effect is an increase in heart rate of about 20 at rest and when exercising (from 70 to 90 at night) from 95 to 115 when at the gym. They are still okay. I take Coreg and lisinopril for heart medication. Blood pressure is good as usual, 130/75. A1C - 7.7. Will test in 3 months. Had bypass surgery last year."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2017

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Victoza for 5 weeks. First week at 0.6 and then 1.2. I have lost about 15 lbs. thus far. While my appetite has been curbed by the medicine, I've also made a great deal of effort to watch what I eat. While I've experienced many of the symptoms that others have (nausea, burping, tiredness), they have been mild and quite tolerable. My doctor advised me that many of the digestive issues that people experience are a result of overeating while on the medication. I stop eating as soon as I feel full, and I'm usually good. My glucose numbers have decreased enough, but that might be just because of the significant difference in my diet."

• Mae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Giving an update: just started my week 3 dose yesterday, so now at 1.8. Down a total of 9 lbs! (So that’s 9 lbs in two weeks!) Feeling good, no more problems with being nauseous, however, since starting week 3 yesterday, I have developed the awful, nasty sulfur burps! Hoping it’s just a phase and will pass as my body adjusts to the new dosage! I will keep you updated!"

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2021

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on the 4th of June. I had a BMI of 32 (obese) and my starting weight was 87.5 kgs. Now, 10 weeks later, I am now weighing 76.6 kgs, so lost 10.9 kgs so far, which I am very happy with! And a BMI of 28. The first few weeks took some getting used to, with a lot of burping, and I was sick on the 2nd day (vomited). I do my injection before bedtime, and sometimes still wake up feeling a little nauseous, which a small breakfast helps. My cravings have been massively reduced, and I can never finish my plate, and yet feel full. Overall, very satisfied so far, and will carry on treatment for the next few months. I wasn’t looking to lose too much weight, and I’m not far off my target."

• Hut...
• December 5, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is a big rip-off, four weeks, $400 out of pocket, and it doesn't work for me. I certainly won't be forking out another $800 for two more prescriptions that I am supposed to take. Side effects are nauseous, burping, constipation, rotten dry mouth, tired, loss of energy. To be honest, I am a lot worse off than what I was before - hardly had anything to eat and lost 1/2 kg - YES 1/2 KG IN FOUR WEEKS. I only have to lose 8 kg, about 17 lbs, no hope with this rubbish. Pharmaceutical company wins again."

• 198...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Tried Saxenda on 0.6 mg for 2 days and lost nothing. Upped it to 1.2 mg the 3rd time and for the first 9 hours it was okay. I just had no appetite and kept burping. It slowly turned into chills and nausea as the evening went on - I vomited twice and my heart was beating fast. It felt similar to phentermine and I was quite jittery. I felt truly dreadful, didn’t get a wink of sleep, and ended up having to call into work sick! It felt like I had been poisoned, I certainly won’t be taking this stuff again. I think it’s really sad that we feel the need to legally poison ourselves because we can’t control our hunger, when most of the time our hunger is just an inner emptiness that we try to fill with food. Injecting this garbage isn’t getting to the root cause. I’ve read about people getting gallstones and pancreatic issues from taking this stuff, I’m not surprised after the way I felt! Healthy eating and the gym for me!"

• san...
• August 13, 2016

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 3 weeks and lost 6 lb. The first day, nausea came, the burping, vomited, exhausted... I'm okay now, no appetite, a little constipated."

• Geo...
• March 29, 2022

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Has anyone experienced severe constipation and burping? I never burped before. And do you think nighttime is better to take it? I have lost 19 lbs in 3 weeks."

• Not...
• September 13, 2015

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for 10 days, now on a 1.2 dose. No nausea, but a little heartburn and burping and thirsty. Haven't lost a pound yet. I'm going to keep going. Insurance does not cover this..."

• Rac...
• August 29, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking it at 0.6. When I increased it, I had severe burping. So I stopped, and I will see my Dr. about it tomorrow."

• Egg...
• September 17, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am on 2.4 mg. The egg burps and diarrhea are constant. Tomorrow I go to 3 mg. Hoping side effects subside."