Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Victoza 3-Pak subcutaneous.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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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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Reviewer: KarenL, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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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 s
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Reviewer: Lynne, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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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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Reviewer: Alf, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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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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Reviewer: Margo, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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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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