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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Like all medications, sometimes they will work, sometimes they won't work, but it should not mean we should not at least try. I am sorry byetta and victoza have not worked for you, have you sent details of your problems to the Yellow card scheme ...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: Victoza (GLP-1 Analogue) The injections aren't the sort like vaccinations you may dread from your childhood, with a microfine needle (I have the 8mm ones) being inserted into fat around your stomach or thighs I haven't felt any sting for more than about 3% or 4% of the time the vast...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA I know you are supposed to ideally take it at the same time every day, but I'd do it in the morning first thing and take advantage of it working properly when you are having something to eat, rather than at a time when you are not eating for many hours during the night. It does...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA I also find metformin a bit a nightmare on the stomach although the MR version is slightly better for me - I find my gut bacteria stops working properly, but there is no use getting too anxious about any drug you get and don't dwell too much on side effects, remember every drug has...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Hope this doesn't double post. Another update for those potentially going on to Victoza. Having struggled with a weight gain of 20kg in 4 years, I was started on Victoza. After nearly 2 months I've managed to lose 9kg (just try carrying around 9 bags of sugar). I did have very...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Now just into my 5th week and I've lost 8kg and a couple of holes in my belt, with just a little self control and trying to avoid habitual cupboard raiding. Just not being hungry all the time seems a revelation at the moment, but some of the good and bad side effects do seem to be...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Started Victoza on Monday on the 0.6 dose and I've had a little nausea and a funny feeling on my tongue, but nothing major so far (touch wood). I'm normally pretty clued up on diabetes drugs, working as a GP practice manager (not anywhere near my location) as I read all the...
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