Victoza and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using Victoza for 3 weeks. I followed protocol exactly to increase the dosage to 1.9. I've lost 10 lbs, but the side effects are so severe, it's not worth it. I have alternating constipation and diarrhea with painful cramping. I am nauseated all day with little appetite. Most food tastes terrible, so I am eating very little. I also feel tired with little energy all the time. I've tried taking Victoza in the evening, but nothing seems to help. I'm prediabetic, but I think I may have to try something else."

• hiw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "48 years old, diagnosed with Type 2 about 4 years ago. In the past year or so, I have not been able to control my blood glucose. My A1C at the last test was 11.4. I started insulin (Levemir) in Dec. with no effect. Started Victoza 4 days ago at .6 mg. I have seen a drop in my BG (from 300's to 250's). The nausea is almost too much to deal with, but I can say that I have absolutely no appetite. I upped my dose to 1.2 mg this weekend and we'll see what happens. The doc said the nausea would go away. I hope she's right. I can't live like this, but I can't live with the BG being so high either. Keeping my fingers crossed that this works, 'cause the doc said the next step could be a pump. My friend was taking it and he ended up with pancreatitis and can't take it anymore."

• Hou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for 4 weeks now. I started at 0.6 for a week, then went up to 1.2 on the eighth day. Side effects the first couple weeks included nausea, sore back, headache, sour stomach, etc., though none of them were unbearable, and the results have been worth it. I have lost nearly 20 pounds, and my blood sugar readings have dropped dramatically. I am often in the normal range before meals now. Food cravings are all gone, and I am eating 3 small meals a day. A handful of raw almonds is all I can handle as a snack."

• Wld...
• March 19, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Down 14 lbs in 4 weeks. No appetite, waves of nausea from time to time. I vomited the first week with it, and I have had two episodes of diarrhea. I am on 1.8 now for almost a week and am feeling better. This is exactly what I needed to get my eating under control. Love the fact that I'm not hungry and that food does not look or sound appealing to me at all. So now I make myself eat, and when I do, I'm choosing healthy foods."

• sho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Victoza 1 month ago. I have mild diabetes due to metabolic syndrome. FBS off meds is 117-130. Have been on Metformin, Januvia, Invokanna without weight loss. Had a lap band since 2006 but not very tight. Had a prostate biopsy last week {benign}. In 1 month, I have lost 6 lbs. After Victoza injection, it is very difficult to eat even small portions, almost like the band being temporarily tightened. Another weird reaction was that the prostate, after biopsy, is slightly swollen for a few days. After Victoza injection, it felt like there was more swelling in the prostate region for a few hours. Have not had any unwanted nausea during the month. Have just renewed my prescription."

• sea...
• April 4, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "Went off of Byetta in July 2009 -- never felt quite well, and the inconvenience of timing injections with meals did not work for me. Remained on Metformin ER only, along with intense exercise and a low-carb diet. Blood sugars started creeping up, and in February 2010, I visited my endo to ask to try Victoza. My insurance company, Aetna, took a while to authorize, and I took my first dose of Victoza on Thursday, April 1st. Today, April 4th, I increased my dose from 0.6 to 1.2. I have not felt much nausea (just a feeling of fullness) at either dose. I love the convenience of just one injection when I get up in the morning and not having to make sure I eat within a certain time limit, as with Byetta. Have lost about 6 lbs so far. More to come."

• caz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "My diabetes was out of control (300s), my Dr. put me on Victoza, and I have never had such good readings. I have lost 5 pounds. The medicine sort of makes me feel full or a little nauseous, but nothing bad at all. I'm so happy with it and so excited about the results. Thanks, Victoza."

• TMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started using Victoza about 2 months ago; the first week started off on a 0.6 dose, then the second week went up to a 1.6 dose. That's when everything hit the fan; the nausea is unbearable. As I am typing this, my trash can is right next to me. I have been in bed the last 3 days, too weak to even get up. I've been basically doing a BRAT diet the last few days because everything that I eat comes back up. In the mornings are the worst because my stomach is empty, and all that's coming up is green liquid that's sour. My muscles in my stomach hurt so bad, and I'm just tired of pooping. I will call my doctor next week to look into a different option because this is just not for my body. Oh yeah, my blood sugar readings are good, and I've lost 13 pounds in 2 weeks. I don't want to go through this much sickness."

• FLD...
• May 28, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on for 3 weeks and am losing weight. Clothes are looser. I average about 700 calories a day, as that is all I can bear to eat. The sight of food makes me nauseated, and I take the med at night because of the drowsiness it produces. It is doing what it promises. Food has taken a back seat in my life for a change. I don't even think of my next meal anymore."

• Cf1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started this medication one week ago. I was apprehensive to start, but I did. I am a 41-year-old female with Type II diabetes. I was diagnosed 7 years ago. I have always had fairly good control, but my fasting levels are always difficult to manage. The first night, I was very nauseous! I could not even smell food, and I ate Sprite and apple sauce for dinner. The next day, I noticed a decrease in appetite, but no nausea. I did wake up with headaches for the first 3 days. My numbers have greatly improved! Even my fasting numbers, which were my toughest to control, are now under 105; this was never possible before. I have lost 1-2 pounds so far. I do not feel hungry and I fill up faster. I do not have the cravings that I had and can turn away dessert."

• tum...
• July 1, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "Love this medicine. I recently changed doctors because mine wouldn't listen to me and put me on insulin, which gave me the lowest reading of around 260 and as high as the 400s and piled the pounds on. Started this medicine just about a month ago, the headaches and nausea lasted about two weeks, but it's gone now, and my morning sugars are down to the 120s and even have evening readings of 110! I haven't had readings like this for years! I've lost 15 lbs, and I just feel so much better and would recommend this. I was also on Byetta before insulin, and it didn't work for me."

• Tam...
• March 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Victoza 0.6 mg on 03/04/17. I have experienced severe nausea and have vomited twice in the first week. I just increased the dose to 1.2, and the nausea has only gotten worse. I am down 5 lbs in the first week. I would like to continue for a month to see if the side effects lessen, otherwise, I will not be able to continue."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Checking in with an update: 5 weeks in and I’m down 24 pounds. Dosing at 1.8 mg, the max administered by the pen. Using BD ultrafine 4 mm needles, and they are very comfortable. Effective drug for me. Nausea over, appetite largely curbed, and really striving for spending calories with more nutrition in mind. Riding a stationary bike for about 10 minutes a day too. Have noted I have more energy as well. Hope the trend continues."

• red...
• March 25, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am a type 2 diabetic who takes 2000 mg of metformin. I did good for a while, and then no matter how much I exercised or watched carbs, my blood sugars were running in the 200s. I was resistant to start any other kind of meds, and the doctor said I had 3 months to get everything under control or he was going to prescribe some other medicine for me. The diabetic educator talked me into starting Victoza. She promised me that it would be less painful than pricking my finger. I didn't believe her, but she was right. I started on Victoza yesterday and did a lot of reading of online reviews before I gave myself that first injection. I did it around 6:00 pm because I heard that you could get nausea during the day, and I wanted to make sure I was not nauseous."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm currently on day 3 of using Victoza for weight loss. The first day went great; no side effects. Day 2 I had nausea and fatigue. Today, I feel great. My appetite has been practically nonexistent the past 3 days, and I love it. I force myself to eat dinner, though. I'm drinking more water than usual, and my smoking habit is decreasing drastically as well. I'll continue to post with my weight loss updates. I have high cholesterol, but no other health issues. 3 days ago I was 196 lbs, 5'5'. I'm hoping to drop at least 20 lbs. State medical covered my costs for pens and needle tips."

• Por...
• February 4, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been using Victoza for almost 6 weeks, and I'm thrilled with the results! My last A1C was abnormally high, at 9.1, I believe due to taking Plexus, and Byetta just didn't seem to be as effective anymore. I started Victoza at 0.6 and am now taking 1.2 each morning. My readings range 90-110. I am still taking Metformin, and the combination seems to be working very well. I do experience light nausea periodically during the day whilst on Victoza, which has been beneficial in helping me lose about 14 lbs, nausea combined with an increase in exercise. I had to stop taking glyburide because it bottomed my blood sugar out BIG TIME, which is truly not fun! It's unfortunate that it's so expensive, but definitely worth it!"

• Bob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 16, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "An endocrinologist took me off glimepiride and started me on Victoza and Jardiance. I lost 33 pounds in 6 months, then reached a plateau at 199 pounds. I want to lose 15 more pounds, so the doc bumped me up to 1.8 from 1.2. It still makes me a bit nauseous, but I eat less because of it. A1C 7.3, down from 8.8."

• Mar...
• April 18, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "Have lost 53 lbs since 9-12. Now having bad stomach cramps, hope it is not the Victoza. Will find out Monday. Still have some nausea and vomit occasionally, but it's my own fault for eating too much. I drink only water with meals to avoid filling up with the gas from sodas. Take 1.8. It works for me. Am also a Type 2 and take 1000 mg metformin each day."

• she...
• June 1, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took my fourth dose (0.6) of Victoza last night. Easiest thing in the world... I've never self-administered an injection before, and this has been easier and, shockingly, without pain! It was suggested to me that to avoid the nausea, I ought to eat less each time I eat and eat s-l-o-w..... which makes me more thoughtful about the food I eat. Thus far, I have had no nausea, and I have dropped a few pounds already, which keeps me motivated to keep doing what I'm doing. I'm not happy to be on 'shots,' but it could be a whole lot worse! I'm looking forward to more weight loss."

• WEE...
• January 5, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Was put on Victoza 5 weeks ago for a high A1C of 7.8 even on metformin 500 mg 3 times a day. At first, I had a few side effects like pressure in the head and not having a bowel movement for 4 days. Some nausea, but not much. I went to 1.2 mg the 2nd week and I have lost 14 pounds. And my sugar is down each morning from 200 to 120 most mornings. I feel very full, so I eat small meals, or I get heartburn from hell. I only take the 500 mg metformin each morning and the Victoza at 1:00 pm each day. I hope it stays this good for me, I didn't realize just how bad I felt with high sugar until it isn't anymore."

• Xro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have taken Victoza for about 6 weeks. Between the nausea, upper GI disturbances, including reflux and heartburn, the extreme flatulence and belching, and the resulting loss of sleep, I do not know how much longer I can stay on this medication. I had already begun losing weight prior to starting this, but the subsequent loss is quite dramatic, and glucose levels have remained stable. I would love to stay on this medication for the results, but the side effects have to improve."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Approached use with a bit of apprehension following reviews posted here by other users. (Thanks to all who share stories here and to site host drugs.com). Prescribed product for weight loss following an obese diagnosis by Dr. after trying diet and exercise alone unsuccessfully. First 3 days were as described by many users - nausea, headache, constipation, and irregular sleep. Experienced gradual improvement each successive day after that period and now on day 11 with diminishing side effects. Have lost 12 pounds thus far on the journey to lose 75. So far it works for me. Definitely curbs appetite and supports eating less. Using a fiber supplement to help with constipation, and it seems to work. Will post again in 14 days with an update."

• Roc...
• May 23, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for eight days, and my readings are great. Yes, I do have a sore throat and nausea. But I feel awesome, and my sugar is down. I got worried because I thought I had a urinary tract infection, but not. I think it's the medicine. I started this 1.2 a day ago. Nothing bad yet."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Marie again. Well, I'm on my 4th week of Victoza, and so far, I've lost over 10 lbs. I take my shot every morning at 9 a.m., and the nausea is only at its worst the hour before my next shot. Taking a shower helps with this. I've been smoking cigarettes a lot less and eating way less than I used to, too. Fatigue is often but manageable. No other side effects. I'll keep doing Victoza for another month to see what results I'll get."

• Anonymous
• May 6, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "I just started the Victoza yesterday, and they have me on 0.6 for 1 week and then 1.2 after that. I feel nausea, and that's about all the side effects I have had. My sugar is usually in the 300s, and I just took it, and it was 153. I'm worried about all the comments about it causing cancer. I will check back with you all in a week and let you know how I do."