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.  

[Debora888]

I happened to find this site, and just wanted to say im so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what you have gone through. I was on victoza for a little over a year. It made me sick more often than not. I started to have what I though might be gall bladder attacks, but my scans would come out negative. I never had blood work or went to the hospital because I have delt with pain often. I would cry  and scream in pain for hours. My regular doctor took me off victoza after I called her .  I should have known I was having pancreatitis attacks because I work in the medical field. I have recovered, and now realize how sick this drug was making me!  It is a evil drug you are right! If I can save people from suffering or worse what happened to your mom I will talk to them.  I'm am just a little younger than your mom was. Put your moms story out there.

[MTG620]

I was on 2500 day of medformin till I had kidney stones 3 times in 6 months. They did an ultra sound and said both kindness were full of stones. I have been off medformin for over a year and no more kidney trouble. My dr said it wasn't the medicine but rather dehydration. Well then the medformin causes the dehydration. I have said for years that if I could control cravings I could get the diabetics under control. My new dr actually listened and put me on phentermine to curb appetite and in 9 days I Went from 300 and 400 readings to 98-118. My last A1c was 12. After these nine days I had an appt with my endocronologist who put me on Victoza.  Yesterday was my second day and I'm done. No side effects (I think I went thru them with the other medicine last week.). After reading these comments and a lot of articles on Victoza it's not worth the risk for me. I'm not taking anything that threatens my kidneys further. Plus, my numbers already came into range with the other appetite suppressant the dry mouth with both plus insulin and glimmer pride is too much. If you are someone who has already impacted your kidneys with medication just know there are other suppressants that can help without the risk.

[GrizzlyJAdams]

I have used Victoza for 7-8 months and have seen no ill effects it is great at helping me control my blood sugar levels. I consider it a miracle drug. I have lost some weight but I needed to I swear by it.

[alarmman11]

the instructions that came with my vitoza said to stay on lowest setting for
1 week the ask dr if you can go up then go 1 week on middle ask dr then go
to high setting

[magala1948]

I have only started two days ago. I was on metformin since May. I have had diarrhea from this every day. One month on 2000. I'm compromised, I lost my large colon, it perforated 2007.  I had trouble being reconnected until 2009, had 4 operations in NY, fifth in Ohio at the Cleveland Clinic, they were able to reconnect me.  I'm sure not having all of my parts has lots to do with my type 2 and how I digest my food. Any way having diarrhea was not allowing me to leave home and I work part time. I have not had metformin since Thurday evening, and no diarrhea. Thank god. I have lost weight, having diarrhea that long will make anyone lose weight. I had no energy. I'm so hoping this works for me. I am on 0.6 for a week. Then to 1.2 for 2 months. I have a wonderful lady doctor, young, I'm 65, she told me all about it, the three nurses came in and told me how to use it, let me stick myself. It is painless. Sticking my finger hurts worse.  This is a serious illness and I'm taking every step to protect myself. Wishing everyone taking this good luck. No nausea yet.

[mom366]

Hello,

I just started taking Victoza 3 days ago @ 0.06.  I feel a little nausea and a bit off balance but, wow what a headache.  Feels like a flu coming on.  I am obese and have Type 11 diabetes.  I am willing to give Victoza a chance and put up with the side effects because my weight and numbers are scaring me.  I should have woken up a long long time ago. That being said, I am now under the care of a very hands on endocrinologist and nutritionist. Together I am hoping to take my life back once and for all.  I would love to hear about some weight loss success.  Good luck to all of us!