Victoza for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 3)

• Infin...
• December 6, 2014

"I have been on Victoza for six days now. This is great, way better than Byetta. I had neck surgery and over the past three years, I have received steroid injections and it made me a borderline diabetic. My sugars were fluctuating like a roller coaster until I got on Victoza, now it is great. My blood sugar in the morning is like 80 to 85, and after eating like 115, 120. I will post in a couple weeks."

• Wetse
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2016

"Started victoza in decemberror 2015, now in April 2016, I'm down 45 lbs. It has help control my appetite. I have some constipation. But no other symptoms. I was on Lantus but have been able to stop using it and blood sugars have remained in low 100's. I am currently on 1.2ml."

• Made...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2016

"I lost 8 lbs in 7 days but by the time I upped the pen to the middle dose I had no appetite and even when I tried to eat I gagged. I had to drink Boost to get something in me and was very weak, shakey and my heart was racing. I waited about a month and tried again planning to stick just to the lowest dose. By day 7 I had lost another 5 lbs and again was weak, and could hardly eat. Started having stomach cramping as well. I will not take this no matter how bad I want to loose weight or control my type 2 diabetes."

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

"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 it's best shot so after two week 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."

• Anonymous
• May 29, 2010

"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, but that was not the solution to the blood sugar highs, now being back to 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. "

• db in...
• May 3, 2010

"Started Victoza 3 weeks ago, have had some muscle discomfort in my back, nothing major. What I have had that is major is a 15 pound weight loss bringing me down to the weight I was in College and blood sugars in the 90s to 140s. My 14 day average is down to 112 from 195, 6 months ago. This medicine works! Now if I can just get my insurance company to cover it. After all it is saving them money on all the other drugs I was taking as well as helping me be healthier."

• Melis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2020

"Within 4 days on the 0.6 dose my fasting blood sugars came down to 114. I'm not hungry. Before I started Victoza I was taking 20 units of Lantus and 2000 mg of metformin a day plus eating a low carb diet. I am slightly dizzy and get mild eggy burps and have some bathroom issues along with mild nausea. I plan to titrate up to the 1.2 dose by one click a day to help offset the side effects. Sipping on diet ginger ale seems to help calm the queasy. I hope this medication continues to work for me without bad side effects because this is literally the first time in years that my blood sugar is in a normal range."

• Peanut
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 11, 2019

"I have been on Victoza for about 6 or 7 years. I really do love it because my A1C is constantly around 6, I'm on 1.2 dose, and since I have lost approximately 45 lbs I am really happy about that. My only issue is the cost when I'm in the donut hole it goes up by $119. I'm sincerely considering changing this med to another more affordable one. I just can't do insulin. I'm in a pickle. I'm so torn especially since I have absolutely no side effects."

• Dynawos
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2014

"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 160. Evenings from 170 to 290. I'm on 2000 mg of Metformin a and 100mg 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 8pm. Less thirsty too. Now to get my thyroid levels back under control which I was just informed were off and need a higher dose (0.150mcg) of Synthroid. But I'm THRILLED with this medicine after 10 days of use."

• Anonymous
• August 14, 2015

"Took metformin and victoza for about 2 years I lost a lot of weight with it and sugar levels were low. But I only have one kidney. I now have chronic kidney disease because of these medications. I also have a bundle problem with my heart from using victoza. I was dehydrated all the time with victoza no matter how much water I drank"

• soldat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2014

"I have been on Victoza since 5-9-14 started with .6 and on 1.2 now. I have noticed my reading are now 80s to 150. This medicine is doing a great job. I am now off my glipizide and metformin and only take the Victoza which has caused no side effects that others have spoken of. I think this is a great medicine for diabetes. Thanks Victoza."

• Marie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 3, 2020

"I have been taking Victoza for 2 years now. It works great my A1C is 5.6. However I wish the pen would be more user friendly. The dosage is hard to push through all the way. It should be one click and it’s in. I’m an elderly and have limited strength to push with one hand."

• Cassa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2014

"I have been diabetic for 27 yrs, sugars are uncontrolled. I have hypothyroid which makes it so difficult to lose weight. But last month my doctor switched me to Victoza. Since then I have lost 8 lbs! My sugar is great! My cravings are gone. And I feel full longer and no desire of over eating!"

• BJano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2020

"I had been on Byetta and Metformin for twelve years and had maintained an A1C in the mid 5 range. I had suffered no Diabetic related complications. My treatment was successful. Then, my insurance insisted I change to Victoza. It did not work and I had severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The diarrhea was so severe I was constantly dehydrated and then my vision began to change. My AIC jumped to the high 7's. The drug was a disaster for me. I had to move heaven and earth to get back to Byetta and my AIC is coming down but the Byetta doesn't seem to be as effective as it was prior to taking the Victoza. I have to wonder if the Victoza has left some residual problems with the pancreas not responding as before."

• Anonymous
• May 18, 2010

"I have been on Victoza for approximately 3 months. It has brought my A1C down from 11.7 to 5.8. Had headaches and nausea the first couple of weeks - that has passed. I used to wake up with sugars in the 300s (dawn phenomenon) - now my sugars are stable at 100-115. I also lost 17 pounds in 2 months so far. This drug works but unfortunately my insurance refuses to pay for it because it is too "new." I am using up my last sample pen and then will probably go back to using Symlin."

• Mitchum
• February 24, 2014

"Have to continue this after getting prior authorization. Insurance let me have Victoza for 4 times more the previous copay but Novo disk had that discount card on the website I requested and now my prescription is only $25. Basically the medicine stops my carbohydrate addiction and puts me back in control of what I eat and how my body burns fuel. This is worth it."

• keboy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2015

"I have been on Victoza less than a week and at first my sugar went down from 160s to 109. Then it started increasing, back up to 160s. At the same time I started getting severe abdominal and back pain (maybe pancreatitis). I also have severe nausea and just the thought of eating makes my stomach sick. I'm not giving up but have to make a trip back to the doctor."

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2010

"I've been on Victoza since July 2010. As of December 2010 (5 months later) I have lost 50 lbs, appetite has been still not much since I've been on Victoza. My blood sugars have been in the average of 140s 2 hours after I eat and feel great! I hope this keeps up because it does help me with the weight loss issue as well as my type 2 diabetes! When I first was on Victoza I had really bad headaches and nausea and some diarrhea. But that lasted about a month to month and a half and since then I have not had any issues with side effects. Greatly recommended prescription for those who have tried everything under the sun to keep sugar in control and the only possible next step was going to be insulin. I would recommend to give this medicine a try."

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2010

"I just started this drug last week and I have already lost 4 pounds after struggling for a year to lose only 1-2!! I haven't had much nausea either which my doc said I might. This could be my miracle drug!! Thank you Victoza!"

• TammyTX
• September 8, 2010

"I started Victoza early March 2010. My blood sugars have been great. I use Victoza and 500mg of Glumetza 2x a day. For the first four months I was never hungry and I was amazed that I had so much control over the food I ate. I lost about 40 pounds. It really did feel like a miracle. Sometime around the end of June I noticed I was getting hungry again. In July I gained back six pounds. August I gained an additional six pounds. It's September and I'm hungrier than ever and I want to eat ALL of the time. I've tried going off of the Victoza for a five days and used the Byetta hoping I would regain some control again. It didn't work. At least not after just five days. I want the control back. "

• MO-GIRL
• April 22, 2015

"I took victoza for well over a year, and it improved my blood sugar readings tremendously. My A1C had been as high as 9, and it got down to 6.9 with victoza. However, I was sick SO MUCH! Constant diarrhea, burping (the nasty, boiled egg kind), and extreme nausea and vomiting. I finally started tracking my sick days, and in one month I was sick 4 days. And by sick, I mean throwing up every few minutes, all day long. I had several tests done, and the only thing discovered was that I digest food slower than normal, which is what victoza is designed to do, I decided it was probably the victoza making me so sick. I stopped taking it completely, and have not been sick for over month. Blood sugars are not good now, so waiting to see my Dr."

• PattPoo
• July 8, 2014

"I have been taking Victoza for 4-5 weeks. Seems to keep my sugar in line. Was 190 - 240 range no 71 -117 range. I was a little naucious the first week at .6 dose BS 110-138. Next week went up to in between .6 and 1.2 dose. Some headaches but experienced a full day of diarrhea (it was hell for that day). Stayed at that dose for almost 2 weeks blood sugars were 91 - 135 mostly below 120. Testing 6-8 times a day. Increased dose at about the 3rd to 4th week to 1.2. Blood sugars are mostly normal 71-122. Although fasting mornings BS is 135- 155. Yet I test in the middle of night my BS is 99-107 (I am experiencing insomnia). I have been experiencing loose bowel movements and diarrhea for the last 2 weeks. I hope to go back to normal."

• Nerak
• January 27, 2016

"4 week update: Well I'm a bit disappointed. I started Dec 28th, 2015 and was doing well until the past couple of weeks. Brutal constipation and upset stomach. Gastritis attacks. That was on 1.2 dose. Dr told me to stop it for a week and then try again at 0.6. I am going to do this as I really like the med. It lowered my blood sugars from 13 to 5.7 and I am losing weight and the appetite suppression is great. I tried to forge through the side effects but my stomach was too bad and I was missing work. I don't want to scare anyone about this review. Just give it a try. I was scared at first. Will update again when I re-start."

• wwire...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2013

"My last post here I had just started on Victoza and was complaining about nausea. I lowered my dosage a few clicks and the nausea went away. I then slowly increased my dosage and its been working great. I suggest you contact your doc before trying this. I'm still not up to the full 1.2mg dosage, but I'm getting there. Sugars are normal and I too am losing weight. I am EXTREMELY happy with how this medicine is working."

• martuco
• April 12, 2016

"I've been on it for 3 months. I started with the smallest dose and went up to the highest. At the lower dose I started seeing my fasting numbers go down significantly. At the middle dose, they leveled. At the higher dose, I was sick to my stomach with anything I ate. I was a zombie for a few hours. The first two months, my A1c went down significantly. The interesting thing about the med is that I never got the diarrhea, instead, it has given me constipation. I haven't lost any weight. I'm on the middle dose now. Another interesting thing about the med is that at the middle and higher dose, I am hungry all the time. I feel like I'm eating more than before. My fasting numbers are back up. I don't think it's working for me."