Victoza and Burping: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "The first three days on Victoza, I had no problems. Day four brought the sulfur belches, dry heaving, diarrhea, and dizziness. I was so dehydrated I needed to go to the ER, and this was on the lowest dose. My DEC said it would be a great thing for me, and the side effects were minimal. Not so for me. Decided to give this up and stick with the Metformin and Glipizide. I will also be going back to Weight Watchers and start exercising."

• Bob...
• September 1, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I just started Victoza on Tuesday. I had a rough bout of diarrhea, and I have felt kind of out of sorts. My BG did drop after 24 hours. I was regularly in the 250-350 range, and it's been 150-190. Like many, getting the egg burps. Last night I had some fried food, and that didn't go well at all. It just seems like I have to eat perfectly for it to work. Maybe still getting used to it. Just don't feel myself, but could be just adjusting. I am also taking Invokana in the morning, so maybe that has some effects as well. Going to try and stick with it. Not really interested in weight loss, but see that it happens. Good luck to all."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Victoza for about 3 months now. I started on the 0.6 dose and increased until the 1.8 dose. I am very pleased that my A1C went from 11 down to 7, but I am now experiencing some pretty horrible side effects. I have now been diagnosed with gastroparesis, having horrible stomach pains, awful tasting belching, and no appetite. Nausea is constantly present and now taking three more medications to help ease the effects (Carafate, Bentyl, Zofran). I have read many reviews and think I will try to decrease the dose to see if the side effects will lessen. I don't want to give up too soon as my sugar level has gone from the 390s to low 100."

• Ire...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Victoza at a dose of 0.6 on 1/27/18. Some side effects: nausea and burping. Anyone have any suggestions for this or certain foods to eat? I'm pleased with my results so far, have not increased the dose yet. It really curbs your appetite. I went off of it for a couple of days, and my appetite increased tremendously."

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "The first week at 0.6 went pretty well...some nausea, blood sugar reduced significantly, low appetite. When I moved to the 1.2 dosage, by day 4, I felt so sick and weak (couldn't really eat much at all), with extensive gas and burping. Felt so bad I had to leave work and take the next day off. I went back to 0.6 for now. Probably will try the 1.2 again in a week or two. It did greatly reduce my blood sugar from 200-250 to 110-135, but I have to be able to function."

• Day...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "There was a feeling of fullness. That caused belching as if I needed or I felt I would be throwing up soon. I tried to eat because my appetite is diminished on therapy, to assist in absorbing sulfur-smelling burps."

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2012

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."

• Anonymous
• May 10, 2011

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

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."

• ppy...
• June 24, 2011

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."

• Lar...
• October 30, 2011

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

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."