Victoza and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 37 years old, 5'5'. My starting weight on September 20, 2018, was 233.7 lbs. I have had 3 femoral and tibial osteotomies over the last 3 years. This has made exercise very difficult and extremely painful. Hence the recommendation of Victoza by my physician and surgeon. Since starting 8 days ago at 0.6 mg, I have lost 11.5 lbs, bringing me to 222.2 lbs. I increased to 1.2 mg yesterday. I feel very successful. Symptoms-They haven't been unmanageable but sometimes more noticeable than others. Dry mouth, weird feeling tongue, nausea, heartburn, and lack of appetite. But, I've found peppermint tea helps with all of the symptoms. I'm going to keep going to reach my goal of 80 lbs lost."

• Rep...
• April 10, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on 0.6 ml of Victoza for 7 days now to control my type 2 diabetes. The first 5 days were hellacious, to say the least! I had debilitating nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and those horrible sulfur burps and gas that ran everyone away from me and sent me to the ER, thinking my insides were deteriorating! LOL! But by day 6, the side effects subsided. I lost 10 lbs within the first 3 days. Tomorrow, I have to increase the dosage, but I'm praying that I won't have to deal with the side effects again. So far, so good."

• Moz...
• July 29, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Victoza for 3 weeks. I started at 0.6 and increased every 7 days. I've lost 17 lbs thus far. Not eating much. I was nauseous in the beginning, but it wears off. I can't eat more than 1 cup of food without feeling miserably full. I have no desire to overeat at all. So far, so good. Hoping I don't plateau. I am still making good food choices and exercising regularly. Sugars were maintained on Metformin before starting, so I'm hoping to go off Metformin by October. Praying I don't get pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, or worse."

• cin...
• July 16, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a prediabetic with glucose at 109 fasting. I am taking Victoza to lose weight and not become a full-fledged diabetic. After trying Byetta, which made me sick and not lose weight, my endocrinologist prescribed Victoza on July 2nd. I have lost 6 pounds, eat only when I need to, eat foods that are better for me, and have NO NAUSEA at all. In 3 weeks, I have already bumped up to 1.8mg a day. I love this medicine and will stay on it until I go from my current 180 to 125."

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started trial of Victoza from Dr. He wanted to check side effects before prescribing Saxenda. Lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks. BUT, insurance denied coverage for Saxenda, so back to Dr. Second request for authorization and gave me another trial of Victoza. Insurance denied Saxenda again. I registered for the Saxenda prescription savings card and today went to my pharmacy, $1021!!!! Talking to the pharmacist, he recommended getting a script for Victoza because insurance likes the price. Approved, and my copay is $25! I do get nausea when I increase the dose, it doesn't last. Dry mouth bad first few weeks but helped me be motivated to drink water. Diarrhea, yes, rotating with constipation. Food doesn't appeal to me. Often don't eat dinner or just a few bites. LOT of fatigue. Heartburn mild but I think it's because I forget to eat and my stomach is empty. BOTTOM LINE.... love this for weight loss. Side effects aren't permanent. I'm losing weight. BEST part? I figured out how to get insurance coverage!!!!"

• Jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 25, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Had a great experience with Victoza. Really helps with blood sugar along with Metformin. First few weeks were rough, very nauseated. I stuck with it and very slowly increased my dose from 0.6 to 1.2 every time I felt up to it. Lost 40 pounds over 8 months. Blood sugar in the 90s in the morning. I find it easier to eat a low-carb diet when I am not that hungry."

• Str...
• October 17, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "For me, Victoza was a life-changing drug. For decades, I struggled with unexplained hunger and weight gain. I had every possible test done. Finally, after tests showed a slightly elevated A1c, I suggested to my doctor that we try Victoza. And it worked. Yes, there was nausea, but the medication actually worked better the longer I was on it. I attribute this to the loss of appetite, after several months, I no longer experienced the raging hunger I once did. I admit that nausea continues to be a problem (and the only side effect), so I’ll try decreasing Victoza to 1.2, then 0.6 if that doesn’t work. Despite the nausea, the drug has been well worth it for me. I finally feel like myself again. I guess what I’m saying is, “Don’t lose hope!”"

• Pea...
• August 1, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am using Victoza for about 6 weeks, and it's a magic medicine. I am taking 0.6 every morning, and my appetite is under control. I am really watching my diet, and healthy controlled portions helped me to lose 14 kg in 6 weeks. I am facing the side effects of nausea and dizziness, but it's worth facing them because I am really fed up with my weight problem. I don't have to use insulin injections anymore, and my sugar levels are between 115-140 fasting and 160-190 after meals. I will continue with Victoza."

• And...
• July 9, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for 3 months now. I am a type 2 diabetic with poor control. Victoza has steadily increased and I am at 1.8. I am slightly overweight but since starting Victoza, I have dropped 15 pounds. I did drop all this weight in the first month and have not lost any weight since. I did find the first month to be a little difficult with nausea and headaches. My fasting blood sugar levels have gone from the 150s down to the 90s, and I'm very happy with this! I am really hoping this will work long term!"

• Hou...
• February 26, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I love Victoza! In just 8 weeks my A1c has gone from 8.2 to 6.4. I can't wait to see what it is after the full 90 days. For the most part, the side effects pretty much subsided after the first month. As long as I eat properly, I feel really good. If I eat something I shouldn't, especially something fatty, it makes me nauseous. Processed foods do not taste good at all. I find myself actually craving healthier foods like plain chicken and vegetables and steering clear of things with sauces or heavily flavored foods. I am seldom hungry and now eat approximately half of what I used to eat. Blood sugar levels have improved, and in ten weeks, I have lost 30 pounds."

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Tonight will mark my first week on Victoza. I am on this medication primarily to get my blood sugars within normal range, with the added hope of weight loss. I am amazed that within one week my numbers-fasting and non-fasting-are within normal range. I hope this will continue to be the case. I have been plagued by nausea and fatigue this first week. We'll see what tonight's increase to 1.2 mg brings. I also began to exercise on a daily basis. I started out slow and will continue to increase my activity. My clothes are fitting me better, but I don't know exactly how much weight I've lost. I don't really want to know as in the past I have sabotaged myself when I began to lose weight."

• Cyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Ok, I have tried everything to lose weight!!! Victoza so far, in one month, has helped me lose 14 lbs!!! I’m even eating what I want, but 75% less of it.... As far as the side effects go, if you are nauseous, start with less clicks and increase one click at a time. Also, taking at bedtime helps with the fatigue."

• MS ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on this medicine now for 3 weeks, with a 1.2 dosage. My blood sugar normalized almost immediately. The highest reading has been 137. Before this medicine, I had been on 2 types of insulin for 2 years with very poor results. My blood glucose readings were all over the spectrum, and my A1C was also poor at 8-9. With Victoza, I have lost 5 lbs. At first, I was a little nauseous, but my appetite has decreased. YEAH! The nausea has gone away now, and my readings remain very good. I had lost hope of ever regulating my glucose, but now with Victoza, I have hope again. Thanks, Victoza."

• Sar...
• April 25, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Victoza is all the things everyone says. Burping, nausea, sleepiness. No food cravings, oh yeah, and you lose your appetite and tons of weight and so much more. That was my goal... I am down 20 lbs in 4 weeks. I will suck it up so I can, for once, take something that will actually help me lose this awful weight and rid me of this diabetes nightmare. One thing I can say is, it is not for wimps."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Victoza a week ago 0.6. After injection, I feel slightly nauseous. It passes, and then I become full of energy. I had to move, so I walk 3 miles a day. My energy lasts all day, and my appetite has completely disappeared. I make myself eat, and dry mouth is another symptom for me, so that encourages me to drink more water. My fibromyalgia is in remission. When the medication wears off, I have muscle aches, but I also have low vitamin D. I don't think I will be taking this forever or every day. I started last week at 162, I am now 156. My BMI is at 150, so when I reach my goal, I will do it once a week for maintenance."

• Lan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 23, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Victoza since February of 2017. At first, I had nausea and constipation. I upped the dose to 1.2 and was really feeling bad. When I went up to 1.8, it was continually making me feel sick. My doctor told me to go back to 1.2. After a week on the 1.2, things started getting better. I still have the nausea, but it is only sometimes. The constipation I solved by taking a stool softener. I feel full after eating about a fourth of what I used to. Sometimes, just the thought of food makes me feel queasy. The best thing is the weight loss. I started out weighing 323 lbs. I went to the doctor today, and my weight is down to 280. It feels so good to lose weight without feeling hungry. A1c number went down from 9.3 to 6.6."

• Sha...
• May 5, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Wow, I have been on Victoza for 2 weeks, also take 1000 mg Metformin daily. My blood sugars now range from 70 to 115. Losing about 1 pound per 2 days. Little nausea the first week, but it gets better. Amazed, and Publix grocery store covers this medication 100%, so it's free with a prescription."

• Snw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I was 290 when starting this. About 4 weeks later, I have lost 20 pounds. Everybody is different, I was fine the first week, then when increased to 1.2, I was very nauseous and had absolutely no appetite. When increased to 1.8, I could not handle it, was continuously vomiting, so I went back down to 1.2 for now. Still, my appetite is nonexistent, and I have to eat very small 'meals.' It is basically trial by error, you have to see which foods your body can tolerate while on this med. I am happy so far with results, as I feel this is exactly what I need to get out of some unhealthy eating habits."

• Anonymous
• May 29, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "So far, I have been on Victoza for three weeks now. At first, being on the 1.2 dose was very nauseating. So, I went back to 0.6, and that reduced the nausea. However, that was not the solution to the blood sugar highs. Now, being back on the 1.2 dosage, the nausea is not bad, and my hunger is so reduced that I now have to force myself to eat. My only main side effect so far has been the headaches. I love the fact that I only have to take this once a day. Insurance companies and the government need to take note of the successes some are having and start including this on all medical/prescription plans."

• K-J...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Victoza exactly 4 weeks ago. I have felt nauseous from time to time, but generally feel worse if I eat more than I need. I can easily feel very full eating 700-800 calories a day. I haven't had any other side effects except that I have way more energy than before, which is wonderful for someone who has fibromyalgia and is always tired! The inches are melting away, and I'm so happy to have lost 11.5 lbs, it's amazing! After unexplained weight gain of 77 lbs over the course of a year, this is just what I needed. 1 month in and 1/6 of the weight I need to lose has already gone - if you haven't already, give it a go."

• Fai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Victoza 0.6, and initially, the nausea was so bad I could not continue after 1 day. I stopped for about a week and decided to try again. This is now day 3, and I’m actually tolerating it better. I have not drunk any alcohol, and last time I had alcohol the same day I started my injection. Very bad idea... I now also take Pepto or an anti-nausea med right before I do my injection, and I take it at bedtime. This has helped tremendously!!! I still have some belching and a slight headache, but nothing like before. I’m really excited that my body is tolerating it. I’ll post again in a few weeks, and hopefully, I’ll be a few pounds lighter."

• Bob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started with .6 about 6 months ago. Nausea, dizziness, heartburn, and loss of appetite. Not pleasant. Blood sugars did not seem to improve - questioned if stress due to symptoms was counteracting each other. (Stress raises glucose). Decided to give the drug its best shot, so after two weeks, increased the dosing to maximum (1.8). Slowly, symptoms subsided, and post-meal glucose came down. Down substantially. Fasting still remains around 130 to 140, but that also is improved. Post-meal about 140 if I eat a proper diet. While I would have preferred a greater reduction in numbers, the drug is beneficial. Side effects are now all gone. I'm 64."

• Dyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I'm 64 yrs old, 5'2" female with an A1C of 8.1 and an average 3-month glucose of 185. My morning sugars are 160. Evenings from 170 to 290. I'm on 2000 mg of Metformin and 100 mg of Januvia. My new doctor suggested Victoza. First week had 1 day of nausea, 4 days of loose stools, and 1 day with a minor headache. All was gone by day 6. Have lost 10 pounds in 10 days. Sugars now run in the 140's in the morning and 120's - 140's in the evening. Not as hungry. Have not specifically exercised but have tried to eat at least 2x a day and -0- after 8 pm. Less thirsty too. Now to get my thyroid levels back under control, which I was just informed were off and need a higher dose (0.150 mcg) of Synthroid. But I'm THRILLED with this medicine after 10 days of use."

• mov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried Victoza 0.6 a few months ago, had severe dizziness 24/7; stopped. Wanted to try it again, as I have to lose weight and am insulin resistant. This time started at 0.3 (5 clicks). Had the headaches (head, neck), burping, and some nausea, but stuck with it for 3+ weeks before moving up to 0.6. After 2+ weeks of 0.6, I'm now at 0.9, largely without side effects except constipation. My endocrinologist says the best weight loss is at 3.0, but at 0.9, I'm absolutely seeing weight loss (6 lbs in a month) and noticing a distinct lack of hunger. I'm cautiously giving it a rating of 8 because it still beats amphetamine-like appetite suppressants. If you have trouble, start very low and take your time moving up; so far, I believe it's worth it."

• Lol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Finished 2 weeks on Victoza. 0.6 for one week, then 1.2 for a week. I'm nauseous 24/7. No appetite. No energy. Nothing tastes good anymore. I stopped taking this med. After 1 day without it, the nausea was gone, my energy returned, my appetite came back, and food had flavor again. Not worth the side effects, and that's not how I want to lose weight either."