"i have been on victoza for a month. i have had zero side effects. it has decreased my appetite, and it&#039;s easier for me to eat homemade salads made of spinach and chicken breast, then going to taco bell.  immediately, i began to notice weight loss around my belly and waist area. even my husband commented &quot;whoa baby, you&#039;ve lost weight!&quot; i started out at .6 but i was so excited that i immediately lost a few pounds, i was eager for more results. after 1.5 weeks, i upped the dosage to 1.2, and one week later, upped it to 1.8. my insurance covers it very well (3 pen pack for $40). i had my one month check-up today, and i am down 12 pounds (42 yrs old, 5&#039;2; went from 174 lbs to 162). i hope the weight loss remains consistent. goal: 130 lbs."