Victoza and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Since I've been on Victoza since 2/5/18, my symptoms have been mild. I have experienced constipation, very bad heartburn, tiredness, and mild headaches. I'm not sure if I need to complain, but it's a little irritating. But my appetite has decreased, and my blood sugar numbers are down."

• Anonymous
• January 27, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "Headaches are crippling, but it's worth it! I'm insulin resistant and was taking very high doses of Lantus, Novolog, and Metformin. Now, I have severely cut the Novolog back to 3 to 5 units before meals if I need it at all! Lantus has been cut back as well. My sugars run from 90 to 120 for the first time in 2 years. I do seem to get a severe headache like once a week and some nausea."

• Ang...
• July 23, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Just restarted Victoza again - had to stop in 2018 due to cost. Things went bad for my blood sugar from 2018 to 2020, and my endo made me use Lantus, which did bring me down from a 12.4 A1C to a 7.5 over 90 days. Still high AM bloods though. I was given the choice of Ozempic or Victoza, and I chose the one I already knew, since I had taken Victoza before. Well, WOW! I recall nausea/headaches from Victoza before, and I have the same this time, but if I keep my calories low (no appetite, anyway), and take Victoza at dinner (5:30 pm), I only have to lie down for a bit to take that nausea edge off and then feel fine. My average bloods for the week I've been taking Victoza are 118! AM draws are well below 155 now! No diarrhea or constipation. Not one thing works for all, but Victoza is a wonder drug for me. I've lost 5 lbs this first week. Moving up to the 1.2 dose tomorrow! Just glad to have my bloods low, to have lost the urge to overeat, and to have no real debilitating side effects from Victoza!"

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "I just started last week, and I bumped up to 1.2 last night. I have had some slight nausea. I have headaches all the time, so I wouldn't know if it caused them. I haven't wanted to eat nearly as much or as often, and I have a lot more energy. So far, so good. I haven't lost any weight yet, though. Hopefully, that will come."

• Get...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on May 1 and upped the dose from 0.6 to 1.2 ml in a week. I felt dizzy, severe headache, and couldn't eat. I'm assuming this was from very low blood sugar? I went off it totally for a week to get back to normal and now started back 3 days ago on 0.6 ml again. I feel slight headache and can't eat again. Haven't noticed weight loss yet. Does anyone else feel this bad and is the weight loss coming?"

• Get...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on May 1 and upped the dose from 0.6 to 1.2 ml in a week. I felt dizzy, severe headache, and couldn't eat. I'm assuming this was from very low blood sugar? I went off it totally for a week to get back to normal and now started back 3 days ago on 0.6 ml again. I feel slight headache and can't eat again. Haven't noticed weight loss yet. Does anyone else feel this bad and is the weight loss coming?"

• Map...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking Victoza for 3 weeks, started at 0.6 first week, 1.2 second week, and 1.8 this week. The first two weeks I didn’t feel too much of anything, maybe thirsty. This week I’ve been nauseated, heartburn, fatigued, constipated, bloated, sweaty, headaches, not sleeping well. I’ve had to get up twice a night to pee. After I eat something sweet, carbs, even my morning joe, all make me sick. My doctor wanted me to lose weight to bring my sugar levels down. I tried to watch what I ate and weighed my food to lose weight. Didn’t do so well in that department. After 3 months of trying to lower my blood sugar levels, my doctor put me on Victoza, and from what I’ve read, it should also help me lose weight and that it needs to be refrigerated. Thanks to all the reviews."

• Anonymous
• January 1, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for a week (0.6) and have already lost 6 pounds (started at 280). I feel full all the time. I have to make myself eat meals (especially lunch and dinner), and I am eating much less than before. I have noticed headaches too, but I am not sure if it is due to not eating. I am also still on Metformin (1000 mg/2x day). My blood sugars are dropping (170s fasting)."

• Mdu...
• October 16, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started a 0.6 dose of Victoza and started feeling side effects right away. Stomach felt empty and a bit nauseated, and a headache. My appetite is really down. Last time I weighed myself, I lost a little over 3 pounds. I wasn't planning on the weight loss, but it's good. I'm at a loss of what to eat since nothing even sounds good. I barely ate a small salad and a potpie this evening. Ate about 2/3 of the potpie, and I was no longer hungry. Have my better days, but today I just didn't feel good at all. Hope this phase ends soon."

• pat...
• January 30, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have tried Byetta in the past, and although it worked, it made me really sick. My doctor wanted me to try Victoza when my A1C came back at 6.2. I have been on it for four days, and I have noticed a big difference. I do have nausea and headache, but it's been mild, and I can deal with it. I no longer have the lows and highs during the day, and I am not craving food at all. I hope this works over time, but I find with both of these medicines it works best when you stick to a low-sugar, low-carb diet and reduces indigestion."

• Mid...
• February 7, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Victoza today. At only 0.6 mg, I felt so undeniably and utterly unwell that I cannot imagine even trying it for a second day. In summary, severe low blood sugar symptoms, ravenously hungry, and I was also prescribed this for weight loss as well as diabetes, headache, no energy, and a general feeling of being very not well. In short, I do not recommend this to anyone."

• fli...
• October 21, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Victoza in August 2010 and had severe results with stomach cramping, diarrhea, no appetite, and headaches, which are normal reactions. After a week, I could not stand the stomach pain, and the doctor took me off of it. I lost 10 pounds during that week, and my blood sugars came down significantly. I stayed off of it for about two weeks and then tried it again at the beginning dose of 0.6. The reaction was not as severe, and I was able to continue it. Now I am finding that the effectiveness is not as good even with the higher dose. Has anyone else found this to be true? I have lost about 20 pounds, and my blood sugars are great for me, but I want to continue to lose the weight, which will be good for my blood sugars."

• af2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "My doctor gave me samples of Victoza to take along with metformin. Started on 0.6 and then increased to 1.2. I have been on it for a little over a month. Don't know if it's working on my A1C numbers as I have not had tests yet. I am having terrible headaches, neck hurts, and fatigue all the time. It's making me hungry all the time, I have gained 5 pounds. But the worst side effect is welts that are red and itchy at the injection sites. My doctor has told me to stop taking it. Do not recommend! I was on Trulicity, which was working wonderfully, lowered my A1C level from 8.4 to 6.1, but the cost is way too high, and that's with insurance! So back to the drawing board. :("

• Alc...
• February 26, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Victoza on Jan 28, 18, 1 week at 0.6, second week 1.2, third week 1.8, and started 3.0 today. I had some headaches and fatigue the first week but pressed on. I take it at 8 pm, thinking if I was to have any side effects, I would sleep them off. Seems to be successful. I find my appetite hasn't changed and haven't noticed a difference in my weight. I'm taking Victoza to help with my A1C levels, 6.4, which is leading me closer to being diabetic, but I have struggled with weight. I've been turned away from gastric bypass twice because I'm apparently on the lower end of the weight scale. I've completely changed my eating habits, went vegan, and exercise daily. But nothing changes. I'm extremely frustrated. How long do you have to be on this to notice if it's working? I started 3.0 ml today, hoping that with a steady increase, I've actually made it to 3.0 ml, the weight loss will start to happen. Just tired of the struggle. Any thoughts?"

• tig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "2 weeks on Victoza. Started and will remain at 1.2 mg dose. I have mild nausea after evening injection; occasional acid reflux (due to slower digestion caused by Victoza) but alleviated with lansoprazole, occasional headache, much reduced appetite leading to loss of weight. Otherwise, good experience so far."

• nfa...
• November 12, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for four days now. Have a bad, bad headache and nausea. I have to lay down. Nausea is close to morning sickness (if you have ever been pregnant). I am on the 0.62 with instructions to dial up after 5 days. Thinking about waiting a week. I wonder if the weight loss is due to the nausea, for I have noticed in the couple of days I don't eat or have a lack of appetite. DOES ANYONE TAKE ANYTHING FOR THE NAUSEA?"

• Anonymous
• January 18, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "Have been on Victoza (6.0 for 3 months) and 1.2 for the last month. Have lost 12 lbs. Take 750 mg X2 of Metformin. Unable to exercise, though, from weakness and slight headache. I can go swimming twice a week, but that's about all the energy left. Wonder what the long-term effects would be since this hasn't been on the U.S. market for too long. Hope for the best for all of us Type 2's."

• Mik...
• January 31, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Victoza since January 25th, 2011. I weighed in at 170 and have lost 4 lbs within the first week. I'm very nauseous, headachy, and weak. I am supposed to up my dosage on Tuesday, February 1st, and I hope my symptoms don't get worse. My blood sugar levels have been terrific. I only have 20 more lbs to lose. I truly started at 190 lbs, but with Weight Watchers, I now want to get to my ideal weight of 145 lbs. I'm looking forward to finishing this quest real soon. I will keep you posted about the symptoms and the weight loss success. It is a great medicine so far."

• Ted...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Just started on Victoza. Have type 2 diabetes, and I am 46 kg overweight. Before starting Victoza, I gave up smoking after 50 years and eliminated all sugar and carbs from my diet. In the past, I have used Byetta but gave it up because it didn't agree with me. I eliminated all sugar and carbs from my diet and no longer take metformin, but I test myself after every meal. Taking Victoza will help as I am unable to exercise or walk far, so weight loss is hard for me. The side effects do sound bad, but the effects of being obese are far worse - I mean, I'd rather vomit or have a headache or whatever than have a heart attack. I met a woman some while ago who had been grossly obese, but when I met her, she was slender and looked fantastic. I asked her, 'How did you lose all that weight?' She just smiled at me and said, 'Because I wanted to.' With the Victoza helping with eating and blood tests, my 'wanting to' lose the weight has just solidified to 'I WILL.'"

• She...
• November 21, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Victoza about one and a half years ago. Had no issues until I increased to 1.8 mg. Horrible stomach pains and gas. Achy legs, headaches, etc. As of today, the doctor has taken me off of it. Never lost any weight, but also didn't gain any."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5'4.5. Starting weight 162. I have tried everything and cannot lose weight. I started Victoza 0.6 mg 1.5 weeks ago. Today my weight is 157.4, so I have lost 4.5 pounds. S/E - slight headache and fatigue. I take it at night and still feel tired throughout the day, but I'm hoping these symptoms pass with time. No nausea, I still have an appetite but not as big as it was before I started the meds. Still crave sweets but not as bad. I am hoping to get down to 145 pounds by May 16th, which would be my 8-week mark."

• ale...
• August 6, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza 0.6 for 5 days now. The nausea has been the worst part. My doctor called in a prescription of Phenergan for the nausea. After that, it has been more tolerable. I have also been getting some nasty headaches. Appetite is completely gone. I have to force myself to eat. I am Type 2 diabetic. I had previously lost 60 lbs, but that did not help my blood sugar. My A1C was 11, with blood sugars into the 300s and 400s. I am still taking the metformin. I am sure I have lost some weight, but my bathroom scale is broke so I do not know how much. I have been on insulin before and Anandia, but those did not help my sugars. I have about 50 lbs to go before I reach my goal."

• Tif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Victoza on 02/09/2017, 0.6, and I’m down 7 lbs. I had a really bad headache all day about the second day, but the next day I was fine. I’m now on 1.2! I’m a big snacker, especially at night. Well, all day I work in an office and I sit down for 10 hours a day, so all I did was snack on unhealthy snacks, which caused my sugar to be through the roof, but I’m happy I’m on Victoza."

• Coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Victoza 0.6 mg for a week. Was on a flozin before, which was wonderful, lost a stone and had tons of energy. Then I was forced to go onto Victoza. Felt sick with a headache since, stomach pain, constipation, always but thirsty. In fact, so thirsty I can't sleep, no matter how much water I drink. Sore throat, which puts me off solid food. Hungry all the time but cut down on carbs, so can't fill up. Plus, my blood sugar has shot up from 9 to 14 on this rubbish. Wondering whether the higher 1.2 dose would work, but scared of feeling even more ill. The energy I gained on the flozin has gone, I just want to sleep all the time. I am forced to use this as it was prescribed, they said they want to keep me on it for 6 months. Can't wait to get back on t."

• des...
• February 20, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Victoza 3 days ago. My blood sugar readings were around 200 when checked each morning. No change really until the second day at 136. It's never been that low (morning reading). I also in three days have lost 4 pounds. I have been very sick to my stomach, and today had a very bad headache. I hope this passes because I think if I can continue taking Victoza that I would be able to lose weight that simply won't come off any other way."