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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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Happy numbers are lower | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/10/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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When i first started taking victoza it made me feel like I had a stomach virus because if the vomiting and diharrea. I stopped taking it for a week and restarted taking it. In the beginning my fasting numbers were 250+ after 3 months of taking it my numbers are 120 and less.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/10/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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So far, I can't write much of a comment, at this point; I have only used it for 3 days. Also, I am taking a different oral medication at the same time (3 days).

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MicheleD | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/15/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Have been taking this for 6 months with a gradual increase in dosage to 1.8 per day. My A1C went from 9.6 to 8.1. I expected it to be lower as I have also lost over 50 lbs. The worst side effects I have are bloating, if I eat more than a small amount and a sour stomach of the worst kind. Even went as far has having a bunch of Gastro tests but all were negative.

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ShadeyL | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/14/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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On this medication for more than 2 years... lost 20lbs. Controls my glucose levels and A1C down from 8.1 to 6.4. No side effects, but a little constipation. Great drug!

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sweetsue | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/31/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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After being nauseous for a week, the drug was fine. The third week I started getting heartburn which continued into the 4th week. I'm waiting to see the doctor to see if this is a typical side effect and how long it lasts. I would hate to give it up as it has lowered my after meal blood sugar by at least 30. Has anyone else had this problem?

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/29/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Started taking this in July 2013. Nausea & diahrea was the biggest side affect. The nausea went away in a few weeks. I took the shot in the evening so wasn't nauseous all day, just in the morning. Needles are so small they hardly hurt at all. It decreased my appetite & I was able to lose 20 lbs. Still plagued with the diareha, but don't know if that is the victoza or the gallbladder surgery I had in July. My A1C went from 8.6 to 6.5. Was happy with this med. But now insurance won't cover it in 2014, so I have to try something new.Read More Read Less

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radarcuda | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/17/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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easy to inject, helps with the pain in my legs and feet.

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Matt | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/12/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been using Victoza for over a 18 months. I've had no side effects. It helped to lowere my A1C from 9.4 to 6.6. I've lost 50 pounds and I feel better than I have in over 30 years. For me, this drug has been a miracle. My Endo. is saying that he will soon start cutting the dosage of the other medication I take for diabetes (metformin and glyburide and actos).

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hydeinthepark | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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weight loss supplement

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blehog | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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I injected myself yesterday. 4 hours later have brusing circle size of fifty cent piece. First time that has ever happen in 2 months

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/8/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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caused ear problem

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Chocomom5566 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/17/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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Victoza has been great for me.I have lost weight and my sugar levels have gone done.My only conplaint has been constipation,which I use a laxative for.

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dennyd | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/24/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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i feel better

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Territoad | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/17/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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I like the effectiveness of this medication. In trying to get used to this medication I am alot more hungry. I e had to adjust accordingl.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | Patient
7/15/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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diabetes no problem

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Have been on it for a week, not sure I am going to continue. I am hoping the nausea stops soon. But it is lowering my sugar levels

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/25/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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cindib | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/28/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.7
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It was very easy and convenient to use this medication. However, the nausea, inability to eat and diarrhea were so severe that I could not tolerate this medication longer than 3 days. I could not give this medication enough time to prove it was helpful in lowering my blood sugar or not due to side effects.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/22/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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it has helped me lose wt

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Barbara | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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This medication helped by blood glucose level come down from 185 in the morning before breakfast to 110 within a week. I also take metformin 500 mg 3 times a day. The down side is the nausea. Three weeks in the stomach ache and nausea were constant and after a day of barely functioning at work I stopped taking it.Plan to see my physician to see what else might help.

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