Victoza and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was on this medicine for 10 days and had all the side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, was a big one, back pain, upset stomach, painful urination, and difficulties. I was on this medicine 8 years ago and never had a problem with it. This time it was so horrible having a reaction and not knowing what to do to feel better. The doctor told me it had to run its course and get out of my system, and I would feel better. It took about 3 days when I started to feel better."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Victoza .6 mg dose yesterday and have had a headache, have been sleepy, no appetite, and have had vomiting. Is it worth it? We'll see. Blood glucose levels have already improved. Think I'll try dosing at night so the side effects aren't severe at work. Will post again when I know more."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 8, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Victoza 1.2 mg for about a year along with 1000 mg Metformin 2x per day. When I first started it, I was on the 0.6 mg dose, and I had zero side effects, but since upping to 1.2 mg, I have had constant nausea and very little appetite. I occasionally will get powerful sulfur burps followed by vomiting. The medicine does keep my sugar under control, my last A1C was 6.0."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I just started using Victoza 1.2 dose pen on Wed 02/06/19. Have had no nausea, no jittery feeling, and no appetite. Have lost 3 lbs already! Sugar numbers are running great! Major problem, my out of pocket is too high. Don't think I can continue taking it."

• cat...
• May 11, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking this medication for a month now. I walk 2 miles every day and follow the recommended diet, and my numbers are good. However, I have been experiencing bad stomach cramps. It started around the first month, but I am not sure if it's due to the medication or a virus. Has anyone else experienced cramps, nausea, slight lightheadedness, and loss of appetite? I weighed 250 pounds before starting the medication, and now I weigh 220 pounds, which I don't think is bad considering I am 6 feet tall."

• DDa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've started Victoza almost 2 months ago. Was doing well the first few days. Then, about 4 days in, had a bad night of vomiting. Didn't really eat the next day, then it seemed to subside. I don't have any appetite and have been eating mainly veggies and some fruits. Increased to 1.2, and again, about 3 days in, had the vomiting and this time diarrhea. Again, only 1 day, and it went away. Tried increasing to 1.8, but can't handle it. My doctor said to just continue with 1.2 for now. Been good for about 2 weeks until last night. I have been vomiting and really bad diarrhea since about 10:30 pm. It's now 1:30 pm the next day and still diarrhea. I can't even keep water down. I've lost about 20 lbs so far, but this isn't worth it. Not sure I can continue taking this and getting sick..."

• Pho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Victoza for three weeks and have lost ten pounds, but at the cost of being sick as a dog every day. Cannot eat or stand the smell of food cooking. I am done with this junk as of today."

• Dad...
• March 17, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "This review is based on my dad’s experience with Victoza. Definitely a drug that takes adjusting to. My dad’s A1C was at a level where we feared for his life, levels around 15-19, and he would not tell us, but I knew he was not doing well and took him to a specialist. The doctor suggested Victoza, and we started adjusting it as directed. By the time he got to 1.8, the symptoms were unbearable: sick, nausea, no appetite. We decided to bring it down to 1.2. He was still feeling slight discomfort, and I told him to take it right before bed. This change has made his quality of life 100% better! He’s so happy and feeling better than he has in years! He’s only been on it for 2 months, and A1C is down around 6-7. We are afraid of the long-term side effects and will ask the doctor since this drug is supposed to help your body promote insulin. First, can he lower it even more, and how long is he expected to be on this drug? So far, great experience, but we are proceeding with caution and testing regularly."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "(2/2) from 0.6 to 1.2. I know my digestive system has slowed way down. My doctor prescribed Metonia and Domperidone to counteract these side effects, which seems to be working for me. I also notice my appetite has continued to be low, and I get full very quickly. My blood sugar stabilized with 3-4 days after starting the Victoza, and despite the side effects, I am happy with this medication but hope not to be on it long term as I worry about long-term side effects. I would recommend this."

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Victoza, 0.6 mg, only 3 days ago. I immediately felt nauseated, weak, and had no appetite. I did not want to eat, I could scarcely make myself eat. On day 4, before I had taken my 4th dose, I got severe lower abdominal pain and burning diarrhea. I felt very ill and sat on the toilet all day. I took Prilosec, Imodium, sips only of water, and felt really horrible. I will speak with my doctor about this, but I will not take this medication again."

• NMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm non-diabetic but have hypothyroidism. My doctor suggested Victoza for the weight loss, which was gained due to thyroid issues. I started Victoza 0.6 mg on 25/7/18, then increased the dosage to 1.2 mg from 31/7/18. Yes, significant loss of appetite. My weight is not coming off, yes, but I can see some difference when I look into the mirror in terms of inch loss. I have been an athlete, so exercise and weight training are something I regularly do, and I also have an average diet plan with proteins. I was just waiting and wondering about when I can see a proper weight loss on the measuring scale. But I'm confident it will be soon..."

• pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started this on Thursday, December 12th, on 0.6. I am supposed to see how it goes for a week and then increase the dosage to 1.2. The doctor warned me of suppressed appetite and stomach pain/cramps. I feel both, but the stomach pain is odd. It's more like I feel like my stomach has been filled with something and is trying to burst out. It is temporary discomfort, though. I am set to increase the dosage on 12/19. I am also on Glumetza, two 1000 mg tablets a day and 1 Glimeride a day. Just from the first day of taking it, my numbers went from nearly 400 to 182. I am hoping it gets lower as I'm totally cutting out carbs. I do take cinnamon pills and drink a shot of Nopal juice in addition."

• Car...
• April 20, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on this medicine for 5 weeks. At first, 0.6 for the week, 1.2 the 2nd week, and 1.8 the 3rd week. The first few weeks, I was nauseated, weak, just felt yucky. I had a bad headache one day and really bad diarrhea. I do not have a big appetite, eating 1/2 of what I used to eat. Lost 7 lb, I was 201 lb, now 194 lb. I do still get bad heartburn, but other than that, no more stomach issues. I found if I take the medicine at night instead of in the morning, I get no symptoms other than loss of appetite. This is the best medicine I have been on since I was diagnosed in 2009. For years, I was only on pills, and over the last few years, I have been on several different meds. My doctor wanted me to go on Victoza, but I could not afford it. So, I was on once a week Tanzium (stopped working), Levemir insulin, but as soon as my insurance dropped the cost to $80 for 3 months, I was able to get off the insulin and start Victoza. I was gaining weight on the insulin but losing weight now on Victoza. I hope I keep losing."

• 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."

• 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."

• sel...
• January 10, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I'm in my third week of Victoza, 2nd week at 1.2. Also take Actos once daily. No side effects except loss of appetite and fill up quickly. No weight loss and no dramatic drop in blood sugar readings. I'm sticking with it for a while. All of the positive reviews give me hope."

• LLF...
• February 23, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Victoza 10 days ago. Lost 8 lbs. in the first 9 days! Also on Metformin 500 mg ER 3X a day. Blood sugars are great! Running between 80-130 at different points throughout the day. Fasting blood sugars running around 70, when they were at 400 before treatment with Victoza. Nausea in the first few days on the 0.6 dose of the Victoza. Nausea has subsided with no other side effects besides loss of appetite, which is great!"

• Los...
• October 27, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on 0.6 Victoza for the last 7 days. I have had no side effects whatsoever, except for maybe less of an appetite. I have already lost 7 lbs so far, a pound a day! And my blood sugar readings have gone from the 170s to 109. This is a miracle. I only hope that the side effects don't get worse or grow in number. Moving to 1.2 tomorrow. We shall see how things go from there."

• Sat...
• July 27, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Victoza about two months ago with Metformin and Glimepiride. Blood sugar was running close to 200 but is now 85 - 110. Side effects: nausea, loss of appetite, small helpings fill me up. This seems a small price to pay for the end results. Thank you."

• Anonymous
• March 7, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started on Victoza two weeks ago. I've lost six pounds and have not experienced any of the negative side effects - just the decreased appetite. I was taking Metformin 1000 mg twice a day and glipizide (Glucotrol) 10 mg twice a day, and my morning sugars were crazy high, like in the 200s, and the doc was talking about insulin. Then I saw the endocrinologist, who put me on Victoza, and on day 2 my morning bg was 89! Am now off the glipizide and tapering off the Metformin, continuing to lose weight and feeling good! I hope the long-term side effects don't turn out to be bad..."

• Anonymous
• May 8, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "Just started on Victoza a couple of days ago. So far, so good with my numbers. I really wanted to comment on the nausea and loss of appetite, which pretty much happens within a day of taking the injection. I am on 1.2 for now. It isn't unbearable, just an odd feeling."

• Wra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've had type 2 diabetes for over 30 years, and until recently, I was only on oral medications. Two months ago, I was put on Victoza to control the increasing blood glucose levels of 18 mmol/l (325 mg/dl) that I was experiencing. The diabetic nurse gave me a 0.6 dose of Victoza, kept me on my daily 2000 mg Metformin, took me off sitagliptin, and reduced my 320 mg Gliclazide to 240 mg/day. My highest blood glucose levels dropped to 13 mmol/l, but when having carbs, it didn't go down to near 6.7 mmol/l. Increasing my Victoza to 1.2 after 2 weeks proved no better, I tried 1.8 Victoza again without success. I'm back to a 1.2 dose plus 2000 Metformin plus 340 mg Gliclazide. Initially, I lost my appetite and felt nauseous with Victoza. What next? (UK)"

• Bon...
• February 3, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "In the beginning, stomach aches and loss of appetite, but now I've got my eyesight back to normal, no longer thirsty, and best of all, I've lost weight, truly a win-win situation."

• Doc...
• October 18, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "My fasting blood sugar was 265 ---> 102 in one week on a 1.2 dose, no appetite, no side effects. Strongly recommend."