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Hello everyone!

I am new to this site. I wanted to ask to other diabetic patients if you know anything about Victoza. My doctor wants to start me on that, but I've read that some people have terrible side effects like vomiting ar extreme tiredness. Is that true?? What are your experiences for those who have tried it?

Thanks for your advice

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Gilda

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15/05/2015 at 18:07

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Hello guys!!!

Does anyone has some advice for @Fattma???

Remember that sharing helps to cope and prevent!

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Victoza https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/victoza-338 2015-05-15 18:07:07

milla49

24/05/2015 at 12:05

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Hi, I started on Victoza 3 days ago and it's been awfu. I'm on the starting dose of 0.6 and I've had 24 hours of nausea, headaches, acid reflux and gas. I've also felt dizzy and extremely tired. I wouldn't have agreed to take it if I knew the severity of the side affects. Some people however, just get a bit of nausea and they deal with it ok. Good luck.

Victoza https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/victoza-338 2015-05-24 12:05:16

milla49

24/05/2015 at 12:11

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Farms, Sorry I can't be more positive about it as I'm currently feeling very unwell on it. It has also been reported to upset stomaches with diarrhoea(can't spell it) or constipation. Read up on it, I only did this morning after spending the night in an upward position due to the acid reflux. I wish I Had better things to say about it but I don't.

Victoza https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/victoza-338 2015-05-24 12:11:51

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25/05/2015 at 16:38

@milla49 thanks for the advice, I actually told my doctor to give me another thing cause I am too afraid of what it can do to me... I hope he gives me something not as bad. How are you feeling today? Are the effects gone?

Victoza https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/victoza-338 2015-05-25 16:38:35

milla49

26/05/2015 at 10:30

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Hi Fatma (sorry about the predictive text in previous message)

i had to call NHS direct over the weekend as the side effects were intolerable and nothing stayed in me (either end) I was advised to stop taking it right away. I'm still not 100%better but am over the worst. I'll never consider it again, it has been the most awful experience of any medication I've had. I'm glad you opted out and hope you settle well on a regime suitable for you. I'm seeing my doctor today so hopefully something else would be better... camila x

Victoza https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/victoza-338 2015-05-26 10:30:29

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01/06/2015 at 16:21

Hello @milla49 that sounds horrible! I am so sorry you ended up that bad! But it is good you stoped taking them. Let me know what you doctor puts you on. He has told me that Januvia is similar but with less side effects. I am not sure but I think I'll start it cause I need something I am feeling already bad...

Victoza https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/victoza-338 2015-06-01 16:21:02

Gilda

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16/07/2015 at 18:40

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Hello guys! Don't forget about this conversation!!!

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Victoza https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/victoza-338 2015-07-16 18:40:04

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