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.  

[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.

[jediknght]

My second day on Victoza. I am Type II Diabetic. BMI of 43 also. About 100 lbs currently overweight so, I really need to lose. No nausea or headaches so far. Seems my appetite is less but, we shall see if that continues. No allergic reactions either. Just a side note, I am not a Christian so, I do not believe in a mythical being healing our bodies or our souls. Hope everyone does well on Victoza and for those who do not, I hope you find a medicine that will work for you.

[nurmarvin]

umm    exercise   walking  -- diet   no junk food  - min alcohol   -- exercise  
shut off the computer and walk   ...play a musical instrument    -  my pre diabetes  a1c of 6.4   dropped to  under  to 5.4    ...I ditched the metformin the onglyza and i am afraid to take the victoza the dr ordered  he is an endocrinologist -- a wonderful dr ...   I eat  protein and veggies I have cut most carbs out -- but reward myself with ice cream and  doritos  lol  ... its about burning the extra carbs   !!

[WilfordBrimley]

Really, kickbacks? You know how much money a doctor gets from pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, device manufacturers, etc. for prescribing a medication?

Nothing. Ever. Under any circumstances.

This is criminal behavior that is completely unheard of in the last 15 years.... Some doctors receive do money from these companies to do talks/presentations on these drugs, but that is a far cry from a kickback.. Your doctor does not make money off of what drugs they prescribe.... please don't misinform others, there is enough bad info out there on the internet.