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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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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victoriza | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/1/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/29/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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this medication has worked very well in keeping my blood sugars in the ideal range
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TiredOfFeelingSick | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/28/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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The Victoza works really well keeping my blood sugar levels down but I can't eat more than a few bites of food at a time. The lowest dose isn't strong enough to keep my blood sugar where my doctor and I would like it to be and still causes be to feel bloated and nauseated. (And that's before I've eaten.) If I take the mid-range dose then I really feel terrible and can't eat at all and I get nauseous to the point of vomiting. I really don't like this medication and I have an appointment next week to see what else we can try.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/22/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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PMom2 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/18/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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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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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/10/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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have only been on Victoza for a week its been fine so far
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Cindijo | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/9/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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Have had issues with constipation while using Victoza, but nothing else has worked this well to control my blood sugar levels. Amazing medication! Very easy to use. I have not experienced any other side effects other than a mile nausea occassionally.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/5/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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My doctor started me on Victoza when I started to experience high overnight blood sugar numbers. After starting Victoza my numbers were great, but because of the cost my insurance company required me to change to Byetta. My numbers when back up immediately. So with an appeal the insurance company allowed the Victoza. My blood sugar number are back to a normal range... 120 and lower. I have experienced no side effects with Victoza and it is easy to use.
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sally | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/20/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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I was very sick with this med . Very sick stomach nervous tried for 14 day couldn't do it anymore.
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cannonball49er | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/29/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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ON metformin and glipizide my BS was high at 170 or more in the mornings,now after 2 weeks on Victoza my morning BS ranges from 70 to 100. works great for me and no side affects.
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Editor58 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/25/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have only been on Victoza for 2+ weeks. The first week was at 0.6 and after that 1.2. The first day, I experienced slight nausea and a little back pain but it quickly subsided after a day. When I made the Jump to 1.2, no nausea but a slight bit of back pain again. After a day at 1.2, all was fine. Very quickly, my BG wne from 205 down to 150, and now at 135 and still going down, I also take the generic Actos as well as a Metformin. The Actos is in the AM and at the smallest dose. Three 500mg Metformin (1 in the morning-2 at bedtime) complete the regiment. Victoza, for me has been simple and painless. It's been effective and time will tell if there are adverse effects. I can only recommend that you see a really good endocrinologist. Get ALL your blood levels, A1C checked, and follow a better diet. I'm really bad about this but, I'm trying hard to be better. Also, stay away from all sodas, and drink V8 juice in moderation. Use Tabasco to give it some zing. Love yourself and life too! Read More Read Less
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