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.  

[JOMESS]

HOW IS YOUR WEIGHT ISSUE ?  JUST STARTING VICTOZA and appreciate your comments:)  Jo

[bpd2222]

I went on Victoza November 2014, I was 220 lbs and 4 months after had lost 23 lbs. I have stayed at that weight ever since. My A1C went from 9.5 down to 5.8. It really changed my eating habits, at first I was nauseous and after I didn't want the same foods as before. I no longer have side effect. I am on the 1.8 mg a day which is highest dose.

[Deborahd1018]

I have lost 30 lbs. when I first started it I was sooo nauseous. I think I lost most of my weight the fist 2weeks, lol. Lower your dose if needed. My doctor had me start at 3 clicks. I am at 10 clicks now. Still get waves of nausea from time to time. The only thing that bugs me is that my urine is darker and it has strong odor.

[waltervictozauser]

I started Victoza 1 month ago, and I've lost 18lbs.  So excited and finally lost weight!  I stopped taking the injections due to a knot in my throat and the dry cough.  Is something wrong with my Thyroid or do I need to fight past the feeling of a knot in my throat?

[cbcatt]

I am so sorry for your loss.  I just started taking it and I have a one year baby.  I need to be around for her.  I would rather be fat than dead.  My A1c is only 6.5 so, if I cut out soda it should be enough.  Thanks for your post.  I'm going to stop using it.  

[GoofyGus]

I've had T2DM for 18 years now.  I am on an insulin pump - Novolog, 2000mg of Metformin daily, 10 mg Invokana and now .6 of Victoza.  Yes, I take all of it.  The insulin tends to keep weight on me and my goal is to get off the insulin.  Like many others, my stomach didn't tell me I was full and I am a stress eater.  Since starting the Victoza 2 weeks ago, I have lost 5 lbs and my appetite is in check.  I am not craving the carbs and delightfully have to "think" about eating.  I had limited discomfort the first few days and was a little nauseous, but that has ceased.  So far, I'm very happy with the results.  I also recommend the Invokana; it has helped me reduce the amount of insulin needed and I only refill my pump every 5-days rather than every 3.  It is a slow race for me, but I am hopeful!