Victoza Full Review - Tutorial, Side Effects
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ธ.ค. 2020
- In this video, PA David covers everything about the Type 2 Diabetes medication Victoza! We go into how the medication works, the doses, common side effects, and how to use the injector device. I also discuss how to reduce side effects and my own personal opinions on where Victoza fits into the management of Type 2 Diabetes and the type of patients for whom it's most appropriate. Victoza falls into the same medication category as other commonly used Type 2 Diabetes medications such as Ozempic and Trulicity.
I started Victoza on 8/25/22 and have lost 14.5 lbs in less than a month. My hunger decreased by 90%. Some days I have zero hunger. I drink lots of water and some electrolytes to stay hydrated. I eat less than half of what I used to eat. Most days I have just one meal. However I've made it routine to eat some protein before bed. My fasting gl used to be around 130-155 and now it's 80-95. Success! I'm hoping to lose another 40 lbs and feel this medication is going to greatly contribute to my loss. I wish I had been given this medication years ago!!!
Veronica, what was your dose ?
I just got this prescribed today. I'm hoping it works for me like it did for you. I need a little boost.
Did you stop having a appetite right away or it took a few days/week to kick in? Today is my second day of taking. I hoping I can lose some weight.
Hi, Veronica which doze did you start with?
hi, what is your dosage??
I'm a pharmacy student and I am so glad I found this video! This will help me provide effective counseling to my patients. Subscribed for more!
I am on victoza and was worried about the self injection. A friend shared something he discovered with me and it works wonderful. Just drag the needle slowly across the ready site of the injection until you don't feel the needle tip touching the skin then insert the needle it is painless. Hope it works for you as well. Remember only the sweet ones are diabetic.
I was scared to death to poke myself lol and then I said "Just do it" and I did and I felt so stupid because I did not feel ANYTHING. LOL I would think dragging a needle along the skin would be more painful and hesitant the to "Just Do It" I promise, I felt nothing and had to wonder if the needle was actually in which of course it was LOL
@@AzulBlueQueen1944 same
@@AzulBlueQueen1944same here. But the victoza infection isn’t anything compared to IM self injection of blood clotting agents. Those went in my thighs. It’s been so long since I’ve had to inject anything. The “just do it” method really worked better. I tried to run the needle across the top of my skin. BUT it scratched me due to the tiny needle being so dang sharp. So the “just do it” method, is where I’ve been too. I don’t even feel it.
I am just starting Victoza and this video was very helpful to me. I actually administered my first dose watching this video. Thank you.😊
I just got sent home with victoza with no info at all and was trying to use as directed without success. I thankfully found your video and found out they didn't give me the needles. thank you for making a very stressful time much easier.
I started today Jan 12 2024 and this is what my insurance approved of I tried to get Ozempic (not approved )and wengovi (was always out of stock) thankxx for this very informative video I was definitely iffy on trying it because I thought it was insulin and I wanted to know What those effects would do to someone who does not have diabetes
Thank you. My pharmacist was no help. I learned how to do this from you. I just did my first ever injection, with confidence, thanks...
Just rounding up my first week and I'm loving it! Felt a very mild nausea the first 2 days, but that was it. Noticed immediately a decrease in appetite and blood sugar numbers. No notice in weight loss...yet! Dose increasing in 2nd week. Video was very informative! I'll keep the 10 clicks in mind! Thanks!
Hi any update with being on the medication?
My doctor just started me on Victoza.
I am so glad I found this video. Answered all of my questions. Thanks.
I call this my “Magic Pen”. I started Victoza about a month ago. I love it. My blood sugars are so much better, my appetite has decreased so much. So far I’ve lost 8 pounds. I’m so excited. 😄
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@Rory Bo Yup, I've been watching on flixzone for since april myself :)
@Rory Bo thanks, I went there and it seems to work :) I appreciate it!!
Was just offered this medication, so I thank you much for taking the time to explain so many aspects of it. Even when I get pharmacy info, I always like to check with multiple sources
Good luck with your victoza. It's a lot less complicated and scary than it first appears. In my experince, you get less nausea if you take your injection when your tummy is done processing for the day so a couple hours after dinner or just before bed ended my nausea. If you experience any, you might consider injecting toward the end of the day to see if it makes a difference.
Thank you for sharing on how to use Victoza and for letting us know the benefits and its side effects very beneficial to me as it is my first time to use Victoza today. Keep on
More power to your advocacy.
Started my 1st dose today.thanks so much this was so informative,can't wait to get to 1.2 and finally see some results.
Hiii I'm starting the drug soon. Any updates?
I was on Victoza for year for my type 2 diabetes. But my copay went up to $800.00 for 3 months supply. This was because it was started being prescribed as weight loss drug.
I just started victoza today just wanted too say thank you this has taken some of the anxiety out of the new medication.
I'm really glad it helped. Hope everything goes well.
how’s it going? i might be taking it soon and i’m kind of nervous because i never had to take a shot everyday :/
I had weightloss surgery 2 months ago and my doctor took me off all my meds then but up until then it was working great for me you barely feel the needle if at all once you learn how to use it correctly.
@@wldmcmullen how does it feel does it hurt what does the needle or the liquid feel ?
@@wldmcmullen how does it feel does it hurt what does the needle or the liquid feel ?
Almost one week in, skipped the initial gradual injection recommendation and went full on with the 1.8. Sugars have been in the low 130's which I haven't seen in months! This medication has surely reduced my numbers and I can feel the body getting back to normal. Injection is painless in my blubber! Thanks for the video, it was a great source or information.
Loved the video as well but I cant seem to find a video or any info online whether or not Victoza can help with on going weight loss. It says you can loose 6-12lbs but is that It? Do you happen to know if weight loss continues after loosing 6-12lbs?
@@AzulBlueQueen1944 yes you can! Exercise and eating good food when you don’t feel nauseous or have a loss of appetite….will help you lose more weight!!
With the help and guidance offered in this video, I am starting over today. After using the pen for 8 days, and not noticing a difference, I watched this video and realized I wasn’t even injecting the meds 🤦🏻♀️ I was only clicking to the first hash on the pen-the “test” line! Thank you so much for publishing this informative video; you’re a lifesaver!
My doc is putting me on this with a 3 month test period on the first doze level. Then we will increase. I am not sure 8 days is enough time to get any benefit from this med. I have been on it for 11 days now and I am not going to check for results until I am on it for at least a month. It's a good medicine but it's not a rapid miracle. I hope you give it another go for a lot longer and then record your results.
Omg! I just did that lol!!! I saw the video & was like…whoops!
I did the same.
I’m glad you’re doing it right now but I don’t know what you expected to see in 8 days anyways.
Same experience as a new for me.. now after that 0.3 for 3 weeks 😃 😊 😀.. I did 0.6 now I did.. its help to reduce my blood glucose..
Thank you for the tutorial ! I just administered my first shot and I didn't even feel it ! I have a severe needle phobia , but that didn't play into this at all ! After o watched the video I did it just that fast! Thank you so much for the help I needed ! 💗 🎉
I was just prescribed this medication and was apprehensive of the side effects. After watching I'm more inclined to give it a try. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Best of luck!!
Just started mine today. Here we go!,no pain, havent really felt any sides effects yet. We will see. I have heart disease and my cardiologist sent me to the weight clinic and I was put on Victoza. Im hoping there aren't any problems. Im currently at 205. I am looking forward to my gut fat after menopause to diminish.
thanks for this video! i was scared about the injection part but your advice was right! it was painless!
Thank you so much for this video! I have just started on this medication and your video was so informative.
Subscribed! My AIC was borderline high and I wanted to lose some weight. I have lupus and exercise is hard for me. I’m excited to get started today!
Very informative, you explained this in a simple way that I could understand it, thank you so much. 👍
Ozempic was brutal and had to stop. Started Victoza today..wish me luck!! (For type 2 diabetes not weight loss)
I would love an update on how Victoza is working out for you if you don’t mind sharing! I am currently experiencing very awful side effects from Victoza, and am considering changing. But I love how effective it is with controlling my blood sugar. I’m hoping I am able to tolerate a similar medication that works just as well. 😢
This is my first visit to your channel Thank you so much your a real Gem 💎 very informative 😊
You have a really engaging delivery style. I want to be your patient!
This will be my first time trying Victoza. I’m just scary about the product and how to use it. Thank you for sharing this video. I did learn a lot.
Took it for years without side effects. Had to stop due to developing EPI.
This is my first time trying this Victoza thank you all for your information.😊
Thank you so much for this video!!! It helped me so much.
I was just prescribed Victoza today. Thank you for this comprehensive and easy to understand video.
Results?
@@luda1983luda83 I was on it for several months and lost about 16 lbs. After a few months the side effects wore off and I regained my normal appetite. I've been able to keep the weight off successfully, give or take 1 or 2 lbs. I was forced to switch to Ozempic due to insurance issues, which seems to have more side effects. Weight loss isn't one of them, though.
Your videos are so high quality 👍
AWESOME video,,,thanks a million ❤❤
I am currently on my third pen of Victoza with a 1.2 dose. I have lost 18 lbs. and feel ten years - no twenty years younger. A variety of symptoms that type II diabetes presents over a period of years, have disappeared. The biggest benefit to me is that I now sleep 7 - 8 hours a night and before I was lucky to get 3 or 4 hours. I am interested in the once a week option. What is the name of this medication so I may talk to my family doctor? Many thanks for an informative TH-cam that was also entertaining.
The once a week is called Ozempic and Trulicity is twice a month.
@@karentrue991 I take trulicity 3mg once a week.
How long have you been on 0.6. My doc told me I need to be on 0.6 for a month!?
@@vitavi2800 yes, I was on 0.6 for a month.
@@shirleyphillips8936 thank you.
once i saw your video knew what to do the instructions were confusing thanks for the help
You’re awesome! Perfect instructions!
You are a great educator
HI, Thanks for this, I just started today and this was very helpful. Also the tip for the dose increase was helpful. I’ll be sure to come back in a month and share how it’s going.
Thanks for sharing your experiences! Glad you found it helpful. How's everything going?
@@sugarhighchannel Things are going really well, my BS has been in range since I’ve started my new medication regimen. As a lifelong over eater, the bonus of appetite reduction from the Victozia has been a godsend! Also I’m still at the .6 dose. I think mostly because my body is actually producing a lot of insulin. I’ve lost about 30 lbs and started exercising. I appreciate your video it really helped ease my fears. Victozia has really been a lifesaver!!
Thank you for sharing, love the intro👍🏽
I just started Victoza today for weight loss, this eased my anxiety so much! Thank you!
I went to pharmacy and asked
About ozempic they prefer me victoza for weightloss ,best of luck to u
Hi, I start this med tomorrow for weight loss and to help my A1c. Have you seen good results yet?
Hiii I'm starting the drug soon. Any updates?
Subscribed because of this post😊 Thank You
Welcome aboard! Glad you found it helpful!
I very nearly skipped the majority of this video and was going to just hit the "how to use" section. But I watched the entire thing and am so glad I did! Great tips, thanks for sharing
I am new with Victoza, thank so much your video is very helpful.
Your video was very helpful. Thank you
Thanks for knowledge about victoza pen using and advantages, Draw backs.
Thank you for this video!
the last tip you gave was everything
Thank you so much. My sister said she is taking victoza and she has lost 11lb so far. I was taking insulin just for a week and it made me so sick and I had skin eruptions, I know I am weird I am allergic to everything. I asked my doctor for victoza and just started today. Thank you so much for all the great tips and instructions.
Thank you for this. I just did my first dose and I'm TERRIFIED of needles. No pain but being prepared really helped the nerves.
Me too lol, not very used to needles and I fear watching them, I did it myself today (first dose), and got very surprised that I didn't felt anything, it's just about nerves 😂
@@DjN3cr0 fourth dose, no pain. Today was a LOT easier. I still look away though lol
I was just prescribed Victoza and was very unsure of what I was doing and what this drug was going to do in my body. I feel much more knowledgeable and comfortable with it now. Thank you. I have now subscribed to your channel. Thanks!
I was placed on Victoza right after having bypass surgery. Have you ever had dry heaves after having your chest cracked open. It was "unpleasant." After giving time for everything to heal we started back on the medication again. After a period of adjustment, it worked well. I'm still taking it several years later.
I'll be starting Victoza soon this was helpful
Omg you're back! Yay!
Yup!! More on the way. Just took a little time off to focus on our new baby.
@@sugarhighchannel Congratulations!!
Thank you for this video! It’s awesome. Just started Victoza today and your thorough explanation helped me figure out how to use it. Thanks. God bless you. I’ll update soon!
I'm fixing to take my first dose thank you for showing me how to do it. At first I was a little intimidated by the needle until I watched your video thank you for showing me how to use it.
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I honestly love victoza! I am afraid of self injecting yet I encouraged myself to use this because of the small needle. I am now able to control my diabetes and avoid that fear of huge needles..i dont mind it once a day if the pen needles are small..
Thanks for sharing! Hope everything is going well.
Lots of good info, I really like your content. Been on Victoza for nearly 4 years. Limited issues luckily, but could use tips for the actual shot. It's not painless, sometimes you get 'zingers' of strong pain (assume I'm hitting a nerve?). I'm not particularly sensitive in general but some days are a struggle. Best advice I gained along the way is use needle bevel side up. Any advice for moving sites? Areas of gut are least painful but need help on best areas to rotate. Thank you for your thorough explanations. 🙂
Good questions. If you’re getting that zing of pain, you’re probably completely right; that’s usually a nerve. It’s kind of unpredictable and happens once in a while. As far as moving the injection sites around, it’s totally up to your preference. Some people like to go back and forth between left and right every day, while others stay on one side for a week at a time, injecting in different locations on that side (like making a circle over the 7 days).
I agree. A struggle. 🙁
My pharmacist told me 45 degree angle is key. I’ve injected blood clotting agents IM in my thighs for years. But those weren’t 45 degree angles. So far, I’ve managed to get lucky and not have any zingers. I too am prone to them. 🥲
This is a life saver thank u 😊
Just hit my 3 month mark today and my A1C dropped from 7.4 to 6.0, and I’m down about 25lbs! I’m going up to 1.8 and hope to drop another 25lbs and be under 5.0 for my next dr visit in 3 months. Good luck everyone
Thanks for the video, very helpful. Lucky me, nausea and vomiting when I increased to the 1.2 dosage... super nervous about the next increase to 1.8!
Your right, ginger helps. And chewing peppermint gum.
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Same. I even threw up. But I lost weight. Lol
Really love the video Thank you
Hi there! I gained a LOTTA weight since I quit smoking and during the pandemic. My endocrinologist told me about this medication and I'm starting to consider it! Thanks for the video!! >)
Just like my case!
I had my shots switched to victoza this video is very helpful
Thank you this video was very helpful. I was stressing about this new medication.
Glad you found it helpful!
So glad I found your video! I’m one of the lucky ones that if a medication can possibly cause nausea then I’m definitely gonna have that side effect. I tried Victoza and when I upped to the highest dose I got so sick I had to stop taking it.
I’m going to try it again using your one click method. I think that may be just the answer I need. Thank you! ❤
I am also experiencing very bad side effects from Victoza, did you happen to find a solution?
This helped me sooo much thank you!
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for your feedback.
I was on Ozempic till I couldn't find it in any pharmacy so my doctor put me on Trulicity but it didn't lower my sugar so today my doctor prescribed Victoza. I start tomorrow taking it. I hope Victoza works for me.. Great video... Thanks 😊
How is victoza working for you?
@@jackietinga5904 I check my suger each morning and with Victoza its around 150. While I was on Ozempic it was 120. The only problem I have with Victoza is the cost. My insurance pays the majority of the cost but I have to pay $125 a month. Once Ozempic is regularly available I'm getting back on it - it costed me $25 a month. I'm taking the lowest dose of Victoza and I haven't lost any weight..... Yet
Helped me a lot thanks.
Thanks man, very helpful
Glad you found it helpful.
Thank you for the video. I just started taking Victoza today after taking Bydureon for a month since it was discontinued. Are there any side effects going from Bydureon to Victoza?
Omgosh! Thank you for explaining this . Just started last night. Im not thrilled with daily injections but am very willing to try. I first was given Trulicity and was pretty miserable for 2 months. Dr said lets try this. Hoping for no or just mild side effects. Thanks for the tips on gradually increasing the dose. I think that will help me and good to know sometimes side effects go away with time. Appreciate your video immensely!!
Glad it was helpful. Good luck and check back in to let us know how it all goes.
Thank you for all the informative. Which weekly would you prescribe ?
From a glucose control standpoint, Ozempic and Trulicity are the two best options we have right now.
Dr put me on Victoza for weight loss. I do have diabetes and my A1c last week was 5.9...I thought that was good but she told me it could be better...hmm. Yes I am overweight at 219 lbs so I am really hoping this med will help with the weight loss. Thanks for the video and since I am quite sensitive to medications, I will keep the 10 clicks in mind!
Any updates? I hope you’re better now
Hello doctor first time in your Channel I'm using the pen first time today just want to make sure I was doing it right thank you for explaining things.
Thanks Dr.
This video helped me a lot, just picked up my pens today. Don’t have needles yet but will in a few days. I’m at A1c 9.6 down from 14.6
I’m excited about getting under 7 and possible loosing weight. Type 2 D but I’m looking to do better, eat more plant based and get off metformin And eventually the Vic pen
!!! 9.6!! Still high. Keep going!!! Mama Mia!!!
@@vitavi2800 yes it was high but I am at 5.4 now 😊😊
@@Blue_Inspires oh good for you!!! Did you changed your diet?
@@vitavi2800 yes. Changed eating habits, exercise and liquid intake. Along with Victoz and metfor. my metfor was decreased from 1000 twice a day to 500 twice a day, since I held that 5.4. I stand corrected I’m up to 5.8 holding steady👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@@Blue_Inspires real happy for you! If you could do it! I can too! Thanks so much💖
I just found out that I was got to be put on this medication and i was like...what??? Thank you for the infotainment
Thank you for the information. Which other medication in this class/once per week provides the same cardiovascular benefit?
Sorry for the late reply. Ozempic and Trulicity have both been found to have cardiovascular benefit like Victoza.
Thank you so much for this video I'm a type 2 diabetic and I just started taking victoza on Monday and this was so helpful and thank you
how’s it been going?
@@cristalcruz10 it's been going really good I have been taking victoza for about a week now how it's been going for you?
@@sharonmcdonald1973 i’m not taking it at the moment, i probably will be soon! i’m glad it’s going well for you :)
@@cristalcruz10 thank you
Anytime we look to impact the GI and SLOW gastric anything one must have some concern for the downstream effects (and possibly some upstream like communication to the brain), possible nutrient depletions, mineral depletions etc. Have you found any data on these topics? These medications are getting very popular and with that comes concern over time of using this (or any other) medications.
I received my Victoza today and I realized once I opened the box to be careful to pay attention to which pen you start with first, because you can easily mix them up if you prepare one to keep one at room temperature and other one in the refrigerator that is not in use, so write with a maker # 1 pen( in use after prep for days or by dose use) and # 2 pen(which goes in the refrigerator after picking up at pharmacy until first pen runs out in 30 days or by dose use).
I'm getting ready to start victoza for weight loss and was curious if I can start out at 2 clicks and work my way up to 0.6 then after a week start increasing the dose til I reach 1.2 and do the same as 0.6. I want to minimize side effects as much as possible. And would you recommend 4mm or 8mm pen needles ?
Thank you.
Very informative video.
Please suggest... where should I inject victoza ?
Which is the best place of body to inject it ?
I'm on my 3rd wk of Victoza, so far have lost nothing:(. The 1st wk started with 0.6, and now on 1.8 I've experienced nausea but only if I accidentally overeat, (it's hard to get rid of old habits) but even with a small meal I feel very full & can feel it up to my throat want to get rid of and throw up, so that keeps me inline to not overeat. Unfortunately still get sugar cravings but don't do as much, and I hope as weeks go by I can give a great and better testimony:) I found out if I inject at night my sugar cravings are worst the next day and even hungrier, so on my 3rd wk I started injecting in the morning even though I do get the nausea etc when I eat....but that's ok it definitely makes think twice of not grabbing extra food and feel worst later. Good luck to everyone:)
Isn't Victoza prescribed for glucose reduction and not weight loss?? That's why I can't get Ozempic! Pharmaceutical companies are prescribing it for weight loos even though the greater benefit is A1c reduction! There are plenty of other weight loss plans out there.
Thank you for the help. Going to start this for the first time and I am so nervous of poking my self.
Is there other areas I can inject this besides in the abdomen? Any help would be appreciated.
Im was prescribed this medication and about to go pick it up this week. I'll let you know how I feel and how it's goes
Update?
Big tip to thwart the nausea is to take your injection close to going to bed instead of in the mornings. I don't know why it works but it does. The gut grind in the middle of the night when increasing the dose is an other matter and just has to be endured for a couple of nights before it goes away.
Thanks for sharing!
That is my experience with victosa I have been on it since 2019. Although considering trulicity since similar side effects profile
What is gut grind?
Started today and this video was great for me, thankz.
Thank you for this (and thanks to Kevin for being a pin cushion)
I just started using this yesterday and started to feel nauseous about an hour after. Not sure if this is a common thing, but the site where I administered the injection was so sore afterwards and lasted all day and night.
I had weight loss surgery years ago and not able to eat much at one time.
This video was very informative and I sure hope that the nausea does goes away eventually.
Any updates?
Are these pens recyclable or what do you do with them when empty ?
I'm LOVING the electric guitars on your wall! I'm a drum set player and wannabe guitarist. Oh, yeah, your videos aren't half bad, either. LOL.
I JUST GOT DIAGNOSE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES...😭 USING INSULINE ANS THIS PRODUCT NOW.THANKS...FOR EXPLANATION👍
Thank you thank you thank you !!!!
Just started victoza today :) unfortunately my insurance did not cover Trulicity and I wanted a once a week injection but doctor kept me on thi s one . Hoping for good results
Hope everything goes well!! Keep us posted.
Hey, how are you feeling one month in? Starting mine tomorrow, nervous!
Great! Lost weight too 🥳🥳🥳🥳
@@liz696 awesome! Congrats!! 🎉
Thank u
When I first started taking it my appetite was shut down completely I couldn't believe it but it gradually came back I lost 20 lb in the first 3 months never felt nausea
Thank you I'm from Algeria
Welcome! Thanks for commenting.
So thankful I found this site! I’ve been using Victoza for 9 months. My blood sugar was starting to act up again (my fault 😔) but I told my doc on no uncertain terms…I would not use metformin. It made me feel terrible. He suggested this and I like it. Problem is, I was shown how to inject it by his nurse, but then I have been traveling and had no source of information on it. I have questions! Showing how to do the injections was helpful, but I would so like to see it being done on a human! Placement of injection site? I was told close to the belly button. But on one side of my belly b, the injection hurts. So I use the other side, but how close can I use a site next to another day’s site? Another video I watched, a lady said she used her arm or thigh also. I would like instructions on this. That lady was given Victoza for weight loss, not her blood sugar!
Btw, I haven’t lost any weight using this med, but I sure feel better than when I used metformin!
Did you changed your diet?
I took Metformin 2 days and had a very bad reaction to it. I am going to start Victoza this week, Im hoping I dont have any trouble with it.