Has Victoza helped anyone with weight loss?

[bke64]

I have Type 2 Diabetes and was put on Victoza yesterday, my doctor wants me to take this for weight loss.  I would just like to know if anyone has lost weight or has had any side effects while taking this medication.  I was on Byetta but the nausea never stopped and I felt bad all of the time.  I took my first dose this morning of Victoza and so far there has been no nausea--I just hope it lasts.  Any comments on this medication would greatly be appreciated.  

Also---my doctor has put me on lisinopril even though I don't have high blood pressure, he said this is a ACE inhibitor and will protect my kidneys.  I have read BAD reviews on this medicine and I'm not sure what to do.  I told my doctor yesterday that I was leery about taking this, but he seems to think this is a good medication to take.  

[Peterbrighton]

Thank for that info I am 58 years old and my sugar levels have been going through the roof 18.9 - 23.7 I have a appointment at the diabetic clinic and am now going to press for this as what I have read really makes me think I should be on it

[AnnieM294]

You better get checked for pancreatis!  My Dr. said to tell immediately if I get bad reactions.  She would NEVER let me take it then.

[AnnieM294]

You better get checked for pancreatis!  My Dr. said to tell immediately if I get bad reactions.  She would NEVER let me take it then.

[Pedroc2014]

My endocrinologist put me on Victoza last Wednesday, August 28th...I got a little bit of nausea but is not bad at all. I ate like a bear all my life, and I have tried everything, as matter of fact I am scheduled to have a Gastric Bypass on October 6/2014. The only I have to say, that after my first 1.8 dose, for the first time in my life, I am not hungry. My intake of food is greatly reduced, and my Blood Sugar which usually ranges from 167- 150...today is 100. If I continue to have control of my apetite and my Blood Sugar by late October I will re-schedule my Gastric Bypass and play it by ear. I may no need the Gastric Bypass. I just want to sahere.

[Pedroc2014]

My endocrinologist put me on Victoza last Wednesday, August 28th...I got a little bit of nausea but is not bad at all. I ate like a bear all my life, and I have tried everything, as matter of fact I am scheduled to have a Gastric Bypass on October 6/2014. The only I have to say, that after my first 1.8 dose, for the first time in my life, I am not hungry. My intake of food is greatly reduced, and my Blood Sugar which usually ranges from 167- 150...today is 100. If I continue to have control of my apetite and my Blood Sugar by late October I will re-schedule my Gastric Bypass and play it by ear. I may no need the Gastric Bypass. I just want to sahere.

[Pedroc2014]

My endocrinologist put me on Victoza last Wednesday, August 28th...I got a little bit of nausea but is not bad at all. I ate like a bear all my life, and I have tried everything, as matter of fact I am scheduled to have a Gastric Bypass on October 6/2014. The only I have to say, that after my first 1.8 dose, for the first time in my life, I am not hungry. My intake of food is greatly reduced, and my Blood Sugar which usually ranges from 167- 150...today is 100. If I continue to have control of my apetite and my Blood Sugar by late October I will re-schedule my Gastric Bypass and play it by ear. I may no need the Gastric Bypass. I just want to sahere.