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27 People found this comment helpful

I have been on this for 18 days and have a great experience. Loss of appetite, cannot eat as much as I used to. Lower Blood reading levels. Very little stomach discomfort (not pain) I am an emotional eater and do not have the urges to eat as I used to.

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36 People found this comment helpful

Began 10 days ago with the lowest dose and side effects are dizziness and headache. Bumped it up to 1.2 now I have diarrhea and couldn't even go to work today. How long does this side effect last and can I take Imodium to control the diarrhea?

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Bob Senior | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/20/2023
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on Voctoza for about 10 years. The first few weeks was weird. Dizzyness, nausea and diarrhea. Once these minor things passed I can only say the drug has helped me immensely.

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Jay | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/16/2023
Condition: Weight Loss Management for Overweight Person with BMI 27 to 29 and Weight-Related Comorbidity
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication for 5 months and have lost 60 lbs so far. I have integrated exercise bike riding every day. Minimal side effects, like stomach discomfort. I don't use the toilet except every 4 to 5 days, which i'm okay with. I like the feeling of being full but love that my food compulsion and obsession switch has been turned off. I am happy with my results. my goal is another 20 to 30 lbs. Good luck everyone.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/2/2023
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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I started Victoza for lowering blood sugar and with hopes of weight loss and change in eating habits. Ive been an overeater for most my life. Been on Victoza for about 3 to 4 months now and have more energy, lost about 15+ lbs. Only hard part for me has been using needles in general. It is quick and easy to use. I've noticed a change with blood sugar with my mental state. I only do A1C's and have a check coming up soon to see how well it has been working.

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Kiwigirl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/15/2023
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm 163cm tall and 176 kgs. I've been on Victoza for a month and I've lost 12kgs. Most will say that it's mostly water weight but it makes me feel so full and I hardly eat. I intermittant fast 7 to 11 and exercise 45 mins everyday. I love it. My blood sugar levels are back to normal.

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Victoza | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2023
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 4.0
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I am a 52yr old female, 5'6" 197lbs, on Victoza for almost 3wks, heartburn, a little nausea in the first week only..I feel full and don't have much urge to eat..I just worry about the side effects long term with a newer drug. My weight hasn't changed but I am maintaining under 200 and have a weight loss goal of 40lbs, them I won't need it anymore! :)

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Terry | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/15/2020
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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I started this medication in 2018 with a weight of 256 lbs. With this medication combined with metformin along with a very good diet, intermittent fasting four days per week, and exercise, my weight is now 187 lbs. My blood sugar is 82. My H1AC is 5.1. I have no side effects at all using Victoza.

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zandalee | 65-74 | Female | Patient
4/21/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Very happy with Victoza. Makes you feel much better, seems I have more energy. Blood sugar was 646, took victoza several days and watched what I ate and it was down to 145. Not happy with the price, did pay full price 3 times. Now new insurance covers it. Price $35.

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Judith | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/10/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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The first time I went from .06 to 1.2 I felt sick to my stomach. My doctor had be wait a little longer to change. Worked well and I've lost 30 pounds, very happy about that.

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Disappointed in Victroza | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/6/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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This medicine made me very sick at 0.6 starting dose. I started at 0.3 and moved up a little each week. I have now been on 1.2 dose for 4 weeks. Take the shot at 6:00 pm. I am usually too sick with nausea to do anything the rest of the evening. I have not lost any weight, nor seen any results of blood sugar owering. It about the same. Medcine is SUPER EXPENSIVE. It covered by my insurance, but for $400 per month I would expect it to actually work

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Sad | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/12/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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Began 10 days ago with the lowest dose and side effects are dizziness and headache. Bumped it up to 1.2 now I have diarrhea and couldn't even go to work today. How long does this side effect last and can I take Imodium to control the diarrhea?

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Naleek | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/26/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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I was taking this but the side effects were horrible. The heartburn, nausea, great scott. I will say however that it did bring my blood sugar down very fast and kept it at 100. Needle was very small. This drug was not for me because of the side effects however if your Dr. has prescribed it to you then dont hesitate to try it. Like I said it does work and it works well.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/1/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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Used for 2 months, when got to full dose had continuous heartburn, diarrhea, continuous nausea & massive headache. It lowered sugars really well & added benefit of significant weight loss. Too bad I was sick all the time. I am trying something else.

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KeyWestMike | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/16/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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Insurance forced me from Byetta to Victoza due to the cost. I am using 1.8 once a day and getting poor am readings in the 200-250 range with Victoza so I am researching alternatives. With Byetta I was always 140-160. I tried Bydereon, once a week exenatide, but the needle was enormous and worse it left a lump at the injection site. But it also contained my am reading to 140-160. I will give Victoza another course and hope for improvement.

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Macgregorlass | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Let me first say that I just started this medication and am still on the starter dose of 0.6, but already I can feel my cravings and desire to eat subsiding. I have had some intermittent nausea but it's mild and tolerable. Only other side offect was a mild headache and my fasting blood sugar was 77 this morning. 77! I am also on Invokana and Glipizide and without the Victoza my sugars were in the 180s-200s fasting. Also, for those dreading the needle, it is tiny. I felt only one of the three needle sticks so far and the one I did feel was much less painful than sticking my finger to check my blood sugar, which I do multiple times a day. Don't let fear of an injection keep you from considering this medication as an option. I will update once I have been on Victoza for a longer time.Read More Read Less

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Jane | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/12/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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After two years of taking Victoza, my blood sugar came down from 7.0 to 5.7 A1C, and I've lost 30 pounds. I'm thrilled! Also, using Reli-On 4 MM/32Gauge pen needles from Walmart. Much more comfortable than the BD needles. All I'm not too happy with is the cost of Victoza.

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womanofthewolves | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/17/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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My levels are excellent and for the first time in years my weight is going down!!! Taking this has been the best decision in a long time.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/7/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I would highly recommend this product to others. I had an upset stomach when first prescribed but that only lasted a couple of weeks. In 5 months I have lowered my A1C from 7.0 to 5.8. I have lost 16 lbs. I have more energy and feel great. I take with 2x/day Metformin. I exercise daily and eat a reasonably healthy diet.

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WEHOck | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/7/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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WOW, tremendous reduction in daily sugar readings. Was at 300+ everyday. I took the wrong dose for 4 weeks taking 3 times per day even during the ramp up. Was told to go to once per day and the med will last longer without refills. My numbers are now 85 to 97 fasted and jump to 127 after meals. I have also lost some weight due to less appetite. It will be interesting to see if the proper dose 1.8 once a day will still keep my numbers in check.

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Ohiofdavis | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/18/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Within a week of taking it my numbers went from 190 to between 97 and 124 routinely. My fasting numbers in the morning were slightly higher 140-154 but leveled out throughout the day. I am taking a 2x daily dose of Metformin with Victoza. After a month I have seen weight loss of 10 pounds. If it continues I am on target to lose 60 pounds in 5 more months !!! Slight diahrrea at the beginning of dosage.

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jrwhite | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/13/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I was fine taking .6 and 1.2 dosage, when I increased to 1.8 I had injection site hives (very large 3-4 inches) that appeared 24-48 hours after injection. I have reduced back down to 102 and the reaction has continued.

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