Saxenda Questions (Page 2)

What options are there for weight loss medications?

Saxenda - how soon do you notice decrease in appetite?

I have been on .06 for about 3 days.

I have been on Saxenda since the 1st of June and have now lost 49lb ... went from 198lb to 149lb?

... and am at the 2.4ml dose. Although my results have been outstanding! I am now noticing ALOT of very troubling hair loss! Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks in advance

Does self injecting Saxenda hurt. Does it need to be injected in the stomach?

I have no nerve endings in breast area after masectomies - could I inject in that area.

Liraglutide - Hi I was on Saxenda for weightloss for just over a month and when my dose was up to?

... 1.8 I had sever

Does the weight stay off after completing Saxenda?

I have insulin resistance and had trouble losing weight because I was hungry all the time. My doctor started me on Saxenda April 11. I have had very few side effects, a little nausea every once in a while. I have 3 more pounds to go and to date I have lost 23.6 pounds. Has anybody reached their... read more

Is Saxenda still good if not refrigerated?

Is Saxenda still good if not refrigerated

Saxenda - When is the best time of day to take the injection?

Hi Im due to start this medication next week I was just wondering if people have found it more effective having the injections in the day or the evening ? are symptoms better controlled during the day if you take it in the morning or do you get less side effects taking at night etc? It seems like... read more

Saxenda - Is there help available for people who have no insurance and cannot afford this drug?

Saxenda - how soon does weight loss occur?

Have just increased Saxenda to 1.8mg today, the start of my 3rd week. No weight loss yet. Can anyone advise at what stage weight loss started to occur for them? I have noticed other recent posts describing the same situation but also noticed posts where weight loss appears to have been instant .

Saxenda - How do I get insurance to cover the medicine?

Hello everyone, i am looking to start on Saxenda but my insurance says i need a pre-auth.. So want to get any recommendations or tips on how to get my insurance to cover it? And has anyone had OptumRx insurance cover the medication??

Can I use my Saxenda if it’s been open for longer than a month? I mislaid the pen shortly after...

... opening and just found it in a drawer. The fluid is clear and I can replace the needle easily enough. Will this be OK to use? It feels such an expensive waste to throw it out!

What foods do you avoid on Saxenda?

I’m just wondering what your experience is as far as the foods you avoid. I’ve been on Saxenda for a week and want to do anything possible to avoid the GI symptoms I’m experiencing. I will change up my diet even more if I need to. Right now I’m just doing fruits, veggies,... read more

Saxenda - Yesterday I began my 2nd week so I moved from 0.6 to 1.2.

I injected somewhere between 6pm and 7pm. This morning I was extremely drowsy while driving to work. Should I move back down to 0.6 or change my injection time? That has been the only really unbearable side effect so far

Anyone experiencing joint pain while taking Saxenda?

I am a healthy 63 year-old woman who has been taking Saxenda for about 3 1/2 months. I am not increasing my dosage weekly, but rather more slowly and steadily. The weight is coming off slowly, with consistent weight loss each week. The only lingering side effect I am experiencing is acid reflux;... read more