Liraglutide for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 5)

• PyroN...
• December 30, 2013

Victoza (liraglutide) "I have been on Victoza for quite a long while now. I was between 278 and 287 pounds when I started and my blood sugar was not good. I have been taking the Victoza well over a year now and am down to 215 pounds, quite amazing really as the medicine makes you not want to eat and you feel full with only a little food. However, the nausea is the worst and getting accustomed to the medicine is the hardest part. Yes, you should not take Victoza on an empty stomach. I had started taking it in the early mornings. But sometimes even though I ate a little something, once the nausea started then up came everything I had ever eaten in my life. It happens really fast! Just don't give up the fight, the good is better than the bad!"

• AnnaMp
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2017

Victoza (liraglutide) "I'm a 35 year old woman with PCOS, pre diabetes and high resistance to weight loss. Started Victoza 7/14/17. Sugars now in normal range and I've lost 16 lbs so far! Side effects included some stomach pain/cramping at first that has now eased up. I eat less and stay away from heavy/greasy foods to avoid side effects. I find that I always feel full. Never hungry. Occasional constipation, nothing too bad. Overall I'm very pleased to finally be losing weight and getting my sugars under control! I started at .6 ml and now am at 1.8. I find the dosing easy and painless. I'm excited to see how this affects my A1c thrilled the scale is finally moving in the right direction! I'll update in a few weeks."

• gina...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2016

Victoza (liraglutide) "So far so good,,,been on it for 11 days have lost 3,5 kilos but i have basically removed all sugars and starch from my diet, The great part is i do not crave carbs where as i use to live for them!! I dont eat meat so basically its veggies and fish,, My bs has dropped nicely as well."

• shelb...
• March 24, 2016

Victoza (liraglutide) "At first the side effects were horrible, nausea, diarrhea etc. It seemed to subside after a while. However, My doc decided to up my dose to 1.8 and during that night I had the worst stomach pain (woke me up out of a dead sleep). I decided to take the same dose the second day, and again the same stomach pain. I went back down to 1.2 the day after that I could not handle the pain I was having. I will say I have lost 49lbs sense I started a few months back, but I have to wonder why my thyroid is starting to ache all the time?"

• Doodl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2016

Victoza (liraglutide) "I've been on Victoza .6 for five days now along with 1000 mg of of Metformin ER each day. My main complaint is diarrhea. I take it in the evening and once I get up in the morning I am in the bathroom 5 or 6 times. I've read so much information about Victoza and I was really hesitant to start taking it because of all the side effects. I also feel like I have a brick in my abdomen. I can only eat a little bit at a time and once I eat I hit the bathroom again. I'm trying to focus mainly on watching my carbs because that's truly my downfall. So far I've lost a pound a day. I really need this to lose weight and get off about 75 pounds. I've tried everything! I'm having a hard time leaving the house with this diarrhea. Is it going to ever end?"

• Skip
• May 14, 2013

Victoza (liraglutide) "I've been taking Victoza for 2 months, up to full dose. Side effects, gas and sulphur burps and acid reflux. What I have realized is that this medicine actually makes your stomach empty slower into the smaller intestine. Imagine you have a chemically induced lap-band. You cannot eat what you were use to, your stomach is half full to begin with. So with alot of trial and error you will figure out the eating habits to prevent the reflux and such. I am planning on eliminating dinner, just a nestle' Boost and maybe cheese and grapes later but want to do just the boost. So I hope major weight loss comes soon. I will let you know."

• vlh
• March 30, 2014

Victoza (liraglutide) "I am going into my 4th month. The first 3 months I was only on .6 injection and had a monster sinus infection, huge doses of antibiotics and prednisone during the first 2 months...not Victoza related. The prednisone reqired me to up my dose to 1.2 to keep my blood sugar levels below 100nd stable. I lost a few pounds at the beginning, but I was seriously monitoring calorie intake so not sure that it was Victoza related. Like another rater, I get nauseated if I eat greasy foods...I am learning what the triggers are for that and just don't eat them. I am also Celiac so a touchy gut is not foreign. Plain, healthy foods are much more appealing. I have lost 18.5 lbs over the last 4 months. 5 of those pounds in the last two weeks...I am happy"

• Erinelf
• February 17, 2011

Victoza (liraglutide) "I had to let you know the AMAZING result I'm having with Victoza. At my highest was at 275lbs at 5'2" and talking Actos and still not losing even with diet and exercise. I have fibromyalgia so exercise is not easy and something I can do. So I walk and watch what I eat. My super smart PCP changed me to Victoza about 6 months ago and I was very hesitant at first. Oh gosh shots everyday like insulin! NO! After the first 30 days I dropped 8 to 10 lbs and was doing the same thing as before. Just had another check tonight and am up to a loss of 37lbs! And this was even through the holidays. This product has turned my life around."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2013

Victoza (liraglutide) "When I first started Victoria I got very sick. I waited a week and tried it again. This time I made sure I had very light food. I had bought some pudding and jello (sugar free). I also had some ginger ale on hand because that settles my stomach. Started with the .6 and had nausea for the first 4 days. Then felt fine. Then went to the 1.2 again nausea for 4 days. Now I am doing the 1.8. I have lost 13 lbs in 6 weeks and I feel great. I also have been drinking a lot of water to help with the constipation. Thank-you Victoza."

• Simba...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2016

Victoza (liraglutide) "I had all the symptoms on the first two doses. nausea,vomiting, diarrhea. I also take metformin. I took metformin with almond milk and a probiotic along with the victoza injection. No more chronic diarrhea . I eat small meals to keep from getting nauseated."

• khufu
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2023

Victoza (liraglutide) "I have been taking Victoza for 2 weeks. The first week I was on 0.6 mg and on the 2nd I started the 1.2 mg. I have lost 10 lbs so far. My biggest issue is soda, with this medication I am not able to drink it or anything with sugar without feeling really horrible, so I have switched to zero sugar teas and lots of water. I also find myself not being able to snack throughout the day and also eat much smaller portions at dinner and make better choices. Anything fried or sugary will result in a horrible stomach ache and headache. I will keep you all posted with any updates. I have started walking to see if that helps me lose weight. My starting weight was 275, and now I am at 265. I still experience nausea, but it comes and goes, and it was really bad the first week. I also experience stomach cramps and other symptoms in the restroom, both going too much or too little, but overall the symptoms have gotten better over time."

• Dermdoc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

Victoza (liraglutide) "I have been taking Victoza for 6 weeks for PCOS insulin resistance. I am on 0.6 mg daily injection. Lost 12 pounds, no more starvation, no hand shaking, and no constant thinking about food. I went up on dose to 1.2 mg but had to reduce back due to severe tiredness. I love this medication."

• Jano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2020

Victoza (liraglutide) "From a 1-10, I am rating it at a strong 7. I was prescribed Victoza because I was borderline diabetic and to help aid in weight loss. I have been taking this medicine since Late November, so far I have dropped 14 lbs. The side affects are not always so great. Although it suppress my appetite and I no longer get/feel hungry throughout the day I have become very gassy and the nausea's are non-stop! My stomach will cramp up every now and again and cause some diarrhea which then leads to migraines from dehydration. If you can handle these side affects then I believe it can be a great medication for both lowering sugar levels and weight loss,."

• 4Real...
• November 17, 2016

Victoza (liraglutide) "I was nothing but sick on this med. Severe intestinal diarrhea and abdominal pain. In effort to overcome all the dreadful side effects, I went on Paleo diet. No wheat, dairy, sugar, peanut or legume type beans. within a year I was off all diabetic meds. Yes it is radical life style change, but far better then injecting poison."

• Biggie...
• August 27, 2013

Victoza (liraglutide) "Victoza is a life saver. My blood sugar had been around 400 for over a year. I had one foot in the grave. My doctor started me on Victoza with very minor side effect. We saw a big change in less than a month. My blood sugar has dropped to 150. Not only do I feel great. I have lost weight. Everybody has noticed the different. The only bad thing I can say about Victoza is the price. "

• Charm...
• May 13, 2016

Victoza (liraglutide) "Hi am on Victoza now for 2 months. Was on it before for a month. Had some side effects in the beginning but now its fine. My blood sugar levels are under control as well as my high blood pressure. Do experience some constipation. Very good drug. Pray my medical aid will consider it for chronic meds."

• Right...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2014

Victoza (liraglutide) "Went to first endo Feb 3, 2014 wanting better control and weight loss. He gave me samples of Victoza, changed my oral Janumet to straight Metformin and reduced my Lantus from 30 u per day to 10-12. The first week I had the expected nausea and loss of appetite on .6 mg. No headaches. The second week I was directed to go to 1.2 mg. Still nausea, but towards the end of the second week seemed to wane away. I was not as hungry and other than occasional nausea felt fine. The blood sugars began to lower for a time, then leveled off for a while running around 125-135. The next office visit with endo was 1 month after seeing him the first time. Weight loss was 10 lbs in the month without serious exercise. 90 day average blood glucose is 116."

• Pippa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2018

Victoza (liraglutide) "This medication has been miraculous for me in managing type 2 diabetes, and losing weight as a big side perk. Although some side effects made the first six weeks challenging, after I had only been on it 3 months my a1c had dropped from 8.9 to 5.7 and I'd lost 40 pounds. Now I've been on it 9 months and my blood sugars are consistently in a normal range as well as having lost 82 pounds. As it slows digestion you feel full longer and eat less, although that can cause some heartburn/reflex, but it's manageable. I do know others personally that say this shot had no effect for them, but for me, it's been a life changer. I'm continuing to lose weight much slower but I'm 18 pounds until a "normal" weight for my height. I have been on the 1.8 dose since March."

• School...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2015

Victoza (liraglutide) "I started Victoza approximately 6 weeks ago. No real side effects. At first, I couldn't eat at all. No appetite whatsoever. I dropped about 5 pounds in the first 5-8 days, but then the weight came back. I wasn't eating much and still am not but my body seems to have gone in to starvation mode and is holding on to every pound. I also have felt very down and depressed. Don't know if it is from the Victoza or not. I also taken Invokana."

• Cynnic
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 5, 2016

Victoza (liraglutide) "On victoza for 16 mo. Prior to Victoza, I suffered severe fatigue, high blood pressure, hypo thyroid, depression, epstein bar and other symp. Prior to endo, went to 5 different drs and they all medicated me w/out results. After Victoza, nausea and headaches for about 2 weeks, then I felt like a new human being. Energy, no depression, lost 30 pounds. Endo & I decided to slowly come off the meds. After 1.5 weeks, began to feel fatigue and began to gain weight. TERRIFIED... that I would go back to my old self again and of all the reports of pancreatitis, thyroid n pancreas cancer. If I go back on, am I taking a risk? Scared..."

• shots
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2015

Victoza (liraglutide) "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 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"

• Jugge...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2013

Victoza (liraglutide) "I started Victoza about 5 weeks ago. Now I have seen about 20 lbs come off and moved the belt notch from the middle notch to the last position (and will need a new belt soon). Nausea has only happened about 3-4 times and was mild to moderate. Blood glucose level has settled from 170 to 130 over the last 2 weeks. Eating behaviors have changed dramatically. Most meals are 4-5 bites and I push the plate away being fully satisfied. It has been quite a shock learning how to eat more wisely and that I can "push the plate away" instead of feeling compelled to finish everything on the plate (Yes, I raised 4 kids). I am hoping to lose about another 35-40 lbs."

• ifico...
• January 12, 2016

Victoza (liraglutide) "I am so grateful my doctor put me on Victoza. I used to have a fear of needles but this is very easy to deal with. So I started using Victoza on Dec 3rd, my sugars were still very high despite taking Metformin. The doctor also wanted to try it because I'm obese and always have been no matter what I do (I also have Hashimoto's disease which prevents me from losing weight). On Jan 7th I went back to see my doc and I had lost 10 lbs!! Despite eating whatever I felt like over Christmas. The side effects were horrible for a few weeks but I stuck with it and I'm back to normal now (except some heartburn). I'm hoping it will help me even more now that I'm eating healthier and exercising! I have more energy now as well."

• Hairy...
• July 26, 2015

Victoza (liraglutide) "I have been on Victoza for 10 days at 0.6 and the side effects have been minimal - just a bit of abdominal disturbance late morning and a feeling of tiredness in the afternoon. I have been injecting before breakfast but am thinking of moving that to last thing at night to see if it makes a difference. Blood sugar readings first thing in the morning are definitely lower. Did feel a loss of appetite in the first few days and ended up missing out lunch, but found I was then eating a lot for supper, so have tried to stick to three meals at day and just keep the portion sizes small. Will no doubt be moved up to a higher dose after the first month but hope this does not cause any additional side effects. Also take 2500Mg Metformin daily."

• Ms Ro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2015

Victoza (liraglutide) "I started Metformin 500 mg. 2 weeks ago and started .6 of Victoza 9 days later. My doctor gave me enough meds (Victoza) for 4 months! I've dropped 12lbs but I feel horrible. Fatigue, nauseated and can't even stand the smell of food. My fasting numbers were 270's and now they're low 140's and 130's. I hope the horrible side effects resolve so these numbers will stabilize and I can drop at least 30 more pounds!"