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I started taking Victoza in February, 2013. Since that time, my A1C has gone from in the 9s to 5.9! I've lost approximately 40 pounds and BG stays in the 90-110 range. I am SO upset because my insurance provider (BCBS/Express Scripts) will no longer cover this medication after 1/1/14. How can a person's health take second fiddle to a "business decision?" Disgusting.

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I took Victoza for almost as year and went to my dr. because I was having breathing problems. He couldn't find a reason. Then I got extreme diarrhea a couple of months later. I stopped the Victoza for a week to see if that was the problem. It was and I also noticed my breathing got better. I went back on Victoza and both the diarrhea and breathing problems came back so I can no longer take it....

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/30/2020
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Victoza for just over 1 year. My last A1C was 6.1 with little to no stomach upset, although I do have some diarrhea.

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Gen Beauregard | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/21/2019
Condition: Weight Loss Management for an Obese Person
Overall rating 5.0
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I originally started out using Saxenda which s just a higher dose of Victoza. Insurance ceased covering Saxenda. I have been using Victoza for about a year. It has worked miracles!!! Weight is down over 40 lbs. Glucose is now 82. Insulin reading has gone to 6! Was previously 25. I have experienced NO side effects.

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KarenL | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/27/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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This medicine dropped my fasting blood sugar from the 200s to 150-190 during the six weeks I was on it and I saw readings as low as 73 during the day. However, from the first dose I had trouble sleeping more than 4 hours a night and my personality underwent a major change. Belching was a major problem as well so after a month the doctor switched me to the 1.2 dose which helped with the gas but still not sleeping well. Before Victoza I was eating healthy and exercising 30-60 minutes a day, two weeks in I had to quit exercising because I didn't have the energy and my diet became 75% junk food. Doctor is finally taking me off of it and going on insulin, will see if it does the trick.Read More Read Less

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Lynne | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/5/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this drug for approximately 3 months, it has really reduced by blood sugar. This medication has really put a halt to my old eating habits. I have to remind myself to eat, the smell of food can fill me up. I've learned to add more protein to my diet.

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Alf | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/4/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Been using Victoza for over 2 years. Weight loss was minimal, but blood sugar and A1C are normal and looking great. I have a fear of needles, but after the first few days, no problems. Two plus years later, injections are a non-issue.

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Margo | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/16/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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After taking for 3 months I started feeling nauseous..started loosing weight.. by the 6 month I wound up in the hospital I wound up with pancreatitis in the hospital for a week

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Annoyed with type 2 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/13/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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Took Victoza and it brought my levels down to a more normal level right away. As time went on, I just couldn't eat, and had stomach pains. By the end of the first month I was in the hospital for an intestinal blockage. 5 days with a plastic tube up my nose and I was released from the hospital. Very dangerous side effects they forget to mention

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Murray | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/3/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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Victoza worked very effectively at reducing my A1C but it destroyed my taste buds making most foods, except sweets, taste terrible. I quit taking it because I wanted to enjoy the taste of food again. Since quitting it, food again tastes OK. I suspected that people lost weight because they experienced the same thing. I may try to go back on it intermittently because it does lower my A1C.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/30/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Was introduced to this miracle drug and while on samples from my docs, I wanted to step up and give it a real try. Beyond belief! Instant B.S. drop from mid to high 400's to LOW 200's within the first week. In six weeks have 18 pound weight loss but severly increased edema. All with NO insulin! Sad ending------- Stopped due to unreal copay{ to the tune of $286}. Would LOVE to be back on it as it was THE ONLY med, ever, to affect my blood sugar at all. So it is back the the 4-500's and upcoming weight gain thanks to big pharma. ONLY in America!Read More Read Less

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MikeB | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/20/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Started using Victoza to control blood sugar which it had done. I have been able to back off of my novel in N by over 1/2. I have also lost 24 pounds in 3 months on Victoza. I kind of turns off the hungar switch, abnd it is much easier to diet and say " I don't really want that ". We're pleased that I am using it. If you are on Medicare, watch your cost. I was on WellCare part D abnd Victoza was $770.00 a month. Switched to Atena this year and it is $35.00 per month. I just don't get these drug companies, but you can get it for a reasonable price on Medicare.Read More Read Less

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judyjean | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/1/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I took Victoza for almost as year and went to my dr. because I was having breathing problems. He couldn't find a reason. Then I got extreme diarrhea a couple of months later. I stopped the Victoza for a week to see if that was the problem. It was and I also noticed my breathing got better. I went back on Victoza and both the diarrhea and breathing problems came back so I can no longer take it. I would become out of breath just walking from the parking lot into a store. I was also tired a lot as I was not getting enough oxygen. Now my energy level has also gotten better. I was really disappointed as my A1c was lowered while I was takeing Victoza.Read More Read Less

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mrsmac | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/20/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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This medication was great it lowered my A1C 2 points on the starter dose of 0.6. I felt really good on this, did not effect my energy level. The only bad issue I had was that it increased my pulse rate too high so I had to stop using it. Wish I could have kept using it best medication I have been put on that actually worked for me without side multiple side effects.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/23/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Works very good for me when other med failed.

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Geno Landrum | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/6/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.7
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Its a small dose daily, but has help me lower my A1C. Plus, seems to 'slim' my waist and 'reduce' the Fat in my Belly, gone form a Beach Ball, to a 'two pack' when tightening my belly muscles! Did not realize I had any Stomach Muscles left!!

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hro | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/20/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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Has helped me get control of my sugar and eliminated the use of another drug with serious side effects. Don't know if it effects my sleep but since I have begun taking it I am having difficulty falling asleep (take injection after dinner.) Am going to switch to morning shots and see if any change. Have lost about 4 pounds in the month and sugar is down from mid 200's to under 200.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/29/2014
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Carr985 | 45-54 | Patient
12/1/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Without using Victoza as a supplement to my insulin, my blood sugar would spike to the high 500's after eating a bowl of grain type breakfast cereal (Containing less than 8g of sugar) With the Victoza my readings are well within normal levels, high 90's an hour after eating the same thing. I only use it once in the morning and it has brought my A1C from the mid 8 range to the mid 6 range.

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Pam | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/13/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking Victoza in February, 2013. Since that time, my A1C has gone from in the 9s to 5.9! I've lost approximately 40 pounds and BG stays in the 90-110 range. I am SO upset because my insurance provider (BCBS/Express Scripts) will no longer cover this medication after 1/1/14. How can a person's health take second fiddle to a "business decision?" Disgusting.

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saundy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/10/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug did help me control my blood glucose readings BUT I did develop acute kidney disease & hyperkalemia after taking the medication for about 2 months. My creatnine levels spiked to 1.77 and my potassium levels were very high. The creatnine and potassium levels came back to normal after not taking this medication for 2 weeks.

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tropicana | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/8/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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have been on it for 1 month now. After the first week most of the side effects have deminished and have now lost almost 20lb. My blood surgers are more under control.

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