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WOWEETOO
SparkPoints: (136,993)
Fitness Minutes: (180,198) Posts: 18,853 4/18/13 3:29 P
try insulinas it is produced in the body already talk tp your doc about it it is the cat's meow for sure and now that it comes in pens that you can carry around for 30 days without refridgeration it's so easy the lady mary
TODAY IS LIFE THIS IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL
there is no cause when there is no effect km
i can do that, but not on a tuesday for that is my day of thrust in the opposite direction - off the starboard bow over the hurdles, and down the shute.
last is just the slowest winner. c.hunter boyd
people often say that motivation doesn't last. well neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. zig ziglar
if i stitch fast enough do
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GODZDESIGN95
SparkPoints: (79,192)
Fitness Minutes: (80,514) Posts: 24,862 4/18/13 11:54 A
Not good victosa, actos and advandia all bad news. Who needs extra toruble?
PAT FROM THE EAST COAST.
BRETHERN, I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED BUT THIS ONE THING I DO, FORGETTING THE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND, REACHING FORTH UNTO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE I PRESS TOWARD THE MARK FOR THE PRIZE OF THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS.
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NANASAMM
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Fitness Minutes: (7,228) Posts: 2,383 3/20/13 3:58 P
My endocrinologist suggested I try Victosa and I was also concerned about the thyroid cancer part of it. Whether in mice or humans the word "cancer" scares me away from trying anything new. I would rather not be writing down phone numbers displayed by a lawyer advertising on TV because "I've been hurt by some medication". I would rather let somebody else be the guinea pig for research by the pharmacutical companies. Sounds terrible I know but I have enough going on. I'll wait for the results.
"It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey in the end that matters." ~Ursula K. Le Guin
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PAULA3420
SparkPoints: (70,703)
Fitness Minutes: (68,588) Posts: 7,277 3/13/13 5:19 P
I discussed this with my Endocronlogist and that study was in mice ONLY. They NEVER did a study in people. When I read that side effect, I was concerned at first.
I feel like everything has a downside.
Quit smoking 09/09/05
Lost 50 in 2009.
Paula Nederland, Colorado
"Life is NOT about waiting for the storm to pass...it is about learning how to dance in the rain."
"Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid ONLY of standing still."~Chinese Prov
"Justification and rationalization are only mental masturbations - in the end, you only screw yourself." ~Al Anon
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TUPPERWARE1
SparkPoints: (4,524)
Fitness Minutes: (335) Posts: 247 3/12/13 11:32 P
A study said it causes thyroid cancer.
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PAULA3420
SparkPoints: (70,703)
Fitness Minutes: (68,588) Posts: 7,277 3/12/13 7:27 P
I'vew been using Victoza for about 6 months now and am happy to report, I have neer been sick. I started with the lowest dose of .6 and I plan so that I eat breakfast within 30 minutes after I give myself the injection. I am now at the highest dosage of 1.8 units every morning. It makes a huge difference with my blood sugars. They continue to be lower.
I wish I could help those of you that get sick. I guess it isn't for all of us.
Quit smoking 09/09/05
Lost 50 in 2009.
Paula Nederland, Colorado
"Life is NOT about waiting for the storm to pass...it is about learning how to dance in the rain."
"Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid ONLY of standing still."~Chinese Prov
"Justification and rationalization are only mental masturbations - in the end, you only screw yourself." ~Al Anon
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__AMY__
Posts: 937 2/5/13 6:06 P
Yes I was sick all day and it never did go away
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NEWBERRYBEAR71
SparkPoints: (7,561)
Fitness Minutes: (2,396) Posts: 133 1/25/13 9:44 P
I take Victoza too. I had some nausea when I first started taking it, but it passed after a week or so. I'm now taking 1.8 units daily. We'll see if it works well, I've only been on it 2-3 months.
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CAPECODLIGHT
SparkPoints: (41,334)
Fitness Minutes: (46,464) Posts: 2,504 1/18/13 1:38 P
I take Victoza. My endocrinologist had me take half doses for a week to make sure I could tolerate it. Then I went to full dose, which in my case, is 1.2. I had no nausea at all to speak of. It does help you have a full feeling when eating. Of course, one can push past that full feeling; so you need to continue to be diligent. But, bottom line, it does make losing weight easier. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
"This too shall pass."
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1935MARY
SparkPoints: (15,876)
Fitness Minutes: (11,870) Posts: 1,897 1/8/13 1:48 P
I don't know about this drug either.But all the advice is good. Also you can put it in online ,and find out things. My daughter does it all the time. You should of got a paper with it from drug store, they can print out a sheet of the side effects for you. If you have them for a long time, call your doctor. All drugs can make you sick, some make you gain weight have diarrhea or be constipated ,but if it last more then a couple of weeks I would call doctor.
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TUPPERWARE1
SparkPoints: (4,524)
Fitness Minutes: (335) Posts: 247 1/4/13 1:37 A
I looked up the side affects.Nausea for two weeks.,lower a1cand you take less insulin.But the disturbing thought is it gave rats in a study thyroid cancer.I would try something else personally, if i was you.
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PYNETREE
SparkPoints: (43,786)
Fitness Minutes: (1,164) Posts: 2,959 1/3/13 10:08 P
Hi, Just joining in with Mary and Miller's advice...Call your Pharmacist, I have found them to be the most reliable on honest drug reactions. They are usually much more up to date, and unbiased of drug reactions, and interaction with anything else you may be taking.
And I Welcome you to the Team also!
MPN5621
Posts: 3,410 1/3/13 5:41 P
Hi and welcome! I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I don't know anything about Victosa, either. I agree with the lady mary - I have found my local pharmacist to be very helpful in answering questions for me about various medications, and of course the doctor would know. You might also find some trusted sources online that would provide information (I usually use the Mayo Clinic's website, as I feel I can trust it.)
I just thought of something else - I don't know what kind of symptoms you're having, but when my husband first started using Metformin, he had horrible diarrhea, until he started taking it along with food. If you're having symptoms like that, you could check to see if you could take Victosa with food - it might help.
Good luck!
Miller
Edited by: MPN5621 at: 1/3/2013 (17:44)
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LITTLEWIND53
Posts: 12,870 1/3/13 5:36 P
No, I don't even know what it is (oral or injectable????) Hope someone has an answer for you....
YOU can do it. You CAN do it. You can DO it. You can do IT.
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WOWEETOO
SparkPoints: (136,993)
Fitness Minutes: (180,198) Posts: 18,853 1/3/13 4:42 P
not myself but i'm sure others have and will respond i do wish to welcome you to the team for sure and know we are here 24/7..you might speak with your pharmacist about your symptoms and the doc should know also..i don't know about the rules for that but for other diabetes drugs some upset tummy is generally present but is limited to a few days or so the lady mary
TODAY IS LIFE THIS IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL
there is no cause when there is no effect km
i can do that, but not on a tuesday for that is my day of thrust in the opposite direction - off the starboard bow over the hurdles, and down the shute.
last is just the slowest winner. c.hunter boyd
people often say that motivation doesn't last. well neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. zig ziglar
if i stitch fast enough do
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PASTORMOLLYF
SparkPoints: (2,769)
Fitness Minutes: (77) Posts: 35 1/3/13 4:26 P
Anybody use Victosa? Did it make you sick?
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