Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 2)

• Shu...
• February 29, 2016

"Since I have been using Victoza, my blood sugar has been great. My A1C went from 12.9 to 6.8. Before my doctor put me on Victoza, I was weighing 189 pounds. Today my weight is 140 lb, so I have lost 49 pounds. I have no side effects from this drug. Very happy my doctor put me on this drug."

• Chr...
• February 12, 2014

"I started with Bydureon at first for about a month and started having lumps at the injection sites, so the doctor switched me to Victoza. For the first 2 weeks, I had a lot of nausea but after that, it leveled out, and I started feeling great. So after 3 months, I have lost 52 pounds! My appetite has decreased, and for the first time, I can eat a small portion and feel full. No more cravings immediately after I finish eating. I love this medication. My blood sugar levels have been between 89-94."

• McG...
• October 17, 2016

"I have officially been on Victoza for more than a year. I currently take the highest dose of 1.8, along with Metformin daily. My A1C is finally normal at 5.0 - my sugars are never higher than 7.0 (even after meals). I've yet to ever experience an episode of hypoglycemia. After a year, there are 45 lbs less of me, and my desire to be active and healthy again has returned. I will encourage those that Victoza alone is not solely the answer. I have family members who also went on Victoza, did not follow diet, exercise, and portion control, and the drug only made them feel worse and had no effects. I personally found Victoza to be a great tool in combination with portion, diet, and exercise to truly be the answer I'd been waiting for! Worth a try if you are serious."

• Rep...
• April 10, 2014

"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

"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."

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

"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 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!”"

• And...
• July 9, 2014

"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

"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."

• gma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2013

"I've been on Victoza for 4 days and it's been great. I have type 2 uncontrolled diabetes. I've had no side effects at all. I've lost 4 lbs. and feel really good. My sugar levels are under 140, 2 hours after a meal which is awesome. Appetite is completely gone but I make myself eat a small meal 3 times a day. I started with 0.6mg and on the 4th day increased to 1.2mg. Still no side effects. I recommend this med for people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Oh and for people who are afraid of needles...don't be. The needle is so thin that you can't even feel it. I hate needles and I don't mind injecting Victoza at all."

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

"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."

• Lau...
• March 3, 2016

"I've been on this medication for 2 1/2 months. I have PCOS and type 2 diabetes and always struggled with my weight. I was 300, and now I'm 276. I feel the weight loss would have been even more significant had I eaten right from the get-go. This medication can especially help those with PCOS lose weight by slowing down your digestion and keeping you fuller longer. The last month I really put in the effort of cutting my calories and allowing the medication to do its thing without increasing my activity. This is the fastest weight loss I have ever seen even with restricting calories and daily gym visits. My A1c went from 6.6 to 6.1, and glucose 90... it's never been that low. Great drug... little to no side effects for me."

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

"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."

• Dru...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2015

"This medication, along with Invokana, does the trick. I no longer have to take Humalog or any insulin. Invokana 1.8 does the trick, pen needles are easy, I use a short BD 30 for that, I think. I inject that in my right leg always. I'm not saying that is the best, just easy for me. This medication actually lowered my A1C by helping my muscles to use the sugar better. I have had ZERO side effects. I've taken it for a few years now. I highly recommend this. Only two 10-star ratings: this and Invokana!"

• How...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 2, 2023

"When my A1C reached a 9 in Nov. 2022, my PCP asked me if I was interested in taking Victoza to lower my A1C, and I happily agreed. I started at 0.6 and moved to 1.8 within a month. I have lost 105 lbs (300 lbs in Nov 22 to 195 in Nov 23). I've had no side effects from Victoza. My diabetes is pretty much gone, except my A1C is still a little high (5.8 to 6.1). I continue to be ravenous for sweet/fatty food, BUT the Victoza enables me to delay eating or skip meals without my body punishing me for not eating. I have the ability to choose when and what I eat. Before Victoza, dieting would give me headaches and other physical symptoms. With Victoza, I feel more 'normal' in my ability to eat healthy meals or skip meals entirely. I went from 5x clothes (300 lbs) to wearing XL clothes today at 195 lbs. I'm much happier, my health is much better, and people marvel at how much weight I have lost. I'm very happy to have been offered Victoza."

• Vic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2014

"I've been on Victoza for 6 days. The doctor started me right on the 1.8 dose. I still used it for a couple of days, and cravings subsided dramatically. I am tolerating this medication successfully. I'm not sure of my A1C as yet, but my fasting blood glucose has gone from an average of 200 down to 115 this morning. I've lost 3 lbs... Wow!"

• Ann...
• November 17, 2014

"I think Victoza is the best thing I could have ever tried! I've been overweight my entire life and have been diagnosed with insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome. My doctor prescribed it to me to try to help me with weight loss. I used it a year ago for 4 months (0.6 mg) and lost around 12 kg. I then stopped using it (it's expensive to buy). My bad eating habits made me gain 5 kg. I'm on my first week of using Victoza again and already lost 2.5 kg in the first week! If you really want results for weight loss, eat a healthy balanced diet. I know my body doesn't like red meat, so I'm on veggies, fruits, nuts, eggs, and rice products. You are what you eat, and Victoza helps you to be able to eat healthy foods."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2016

"I have been taking Victoza now for about a month. I'm a relatively newly diagnosed diabetic. I found out two months ago. I was on 1000 mg Metformin twice a day. Even on the Metformin, my sugars would be 280-400. Even waking up in the morning fasting, I would be in the 240-270 range. So, in our first checkup, my doctor suggested Victoza. Holy crap. What a difference. On the first day, with only the .6 dose, I had my first sugar below 200. I have had no negative side effects at all. I ramped up to the max dose in the first week because I was feeling great. I still have no negative side effects. My appetite is significantly reduced. Post meal sugars in the 120-140 range. 90 or less in the AM. Love this med!!!!"

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

"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."

• Wet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2016

"Started Victoza in December 2015, now in April 2016, I'm down 45 lbs. It has helped 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 the low 100s. I am currently on 1.2 ml."

• moo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2016

"I am a 70 yr. old diabetic and have been type 2 for 15 yrs. Started Victoza last week. I immediately felt better, no more headaches, and my morning blood glucose is under 100 for the first time in years. I am running 3x a week and eating a low-carb diet, about 45 carbs per meal, as directed by the doctor. I am losing weight, about 2 pounds in the first week. I have not noticed any negatives with Victoza other than some flatus and stomach rumbling. My cravings for sugar are diminishing, and I have a lot of energy. I would recommend any reader to go to a doctor who specializes in endocrinology and get a diabetic nutritionist to set up a meal plan for you. Also, key is to exercise daily and stay positive. Even though you are a diabetic, by taking care of your body."

• Sha...
• May 5, 2016

"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."

• Tay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2014

"I started taking Victoza on 10/18/2014, and the first four days I was fine. I had a slight headache, on the fifth day, I was dizzy and vomiting. I couldn't keep water down. I skipped a day of Victoza, and started back the following day with no problems. I'm down 7 lbs."

• Tri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2015

"Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and started out with Metformin. Metformin did nothing to control my blood sugar. Was put on Victoza and within 3 days blood sugars were normal but have terrible indigestion with a horrible rotten egg smell. Got to talk to my doc about that. But I have lost 30 pounds in 2 months while on Victoza. No nausea. But I don't have an appetite, which has caused me to eat way less food. I'm taking the 1.6 mg dose. Overall, satisfied with the medicine, but I have read reports of a lot of people getting cancer in their pancreas and thyroids."

• 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. 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."