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Permalink Reply by Jeremios on April 25, 2011 at 9:09am

COST SAVINGS by upping prescription to 3 pens.

I checked on the shelf life of Victoza. If stored in the fridge and unopened it can last upwards of two years (expiry date is stamped on the box end) so it sounds like you could up your pen count and save 50% of your costs, by using the 1,2 dosage and buying 3 pens at a time, assuming your insurance doesn't increase your copay.

Permalink Reply by MikeMc on May 9, 2011 at 8:19pm

I t hink your dosage needs to be what your Dr tells you. I started at .6, got fantastic results and my Dr tells me to stay at that dosage, which i've done for a month now.

Probably the intent of directions to start at .6 is in order to minimize the side before you go up in dosage if required. Certainly not to instruct you to increase the dosage if you don't need to.

Permalink Reply by Suzanne on April 25, 2011 at 4:48pm

Also, dont forget to sign up on the Victoza website to save $25 per month for the first year! I missed out on that the first time.

My bg started improving even the first week. Thankfully I got used to it. I felt horrible for the first 2 weeks. Now I tolerate it quite well. YAY! For the first time since I was diagnosed almost 2 years ago, my fasting bg is now below 145. It's usually below 120 now!


I take Metformin, glimiperide and 1.2 mg Victoza.

Permalink Reply by Jeremios on April 26, 2011 at 9:10am

Hi Suzanne. Thanks for the reminder on the discount. I'd hate to see someone not use or even try Victoza because of the cost. It's not a miracle drug but it's helped me. I went up to the 1.8 dose but haven't seen much change from the 1.2 results. Also, after losing about 10 lbs weight loss has stabilized. I'm on the same oral meds as you. Let's stay in touch.

Permalink Reply by Zolar1 on May 9, 2011 at 8:49pm

That's GREAT news!

Too bad Victoza doesn't work for me...

Permalink Reply by moonchild on May 9, 2011 at 10:38pm

Funny that it works for some people but not for others. One side effect of it working for me though is that I've definitely found myself not watching my diet as closely. It's easy not to worry so much about it since the Victoza is super at keeping the sugar levels in check. Of course, I'm sure that's why the weight loss so many talk about isn't working for me but I do love having more food choices without having to worry about the side effects of high sugar levels.

My Doctor isn't going to see it that way though, I'm sure. He's hoping to see at least a 10 pound weight loss at my next checkup. I'd better start back to walking every night. Think I'll hook up the dogs and head out right now!

Later all!

Permalink Reply by moonchild on May 9, 2011 at 10:39pm

I signed up a couple of months ago and I only got to save 25.00 for the first 6 months. Bummer!

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