Saxenda Questions (Page 3)

The cost of Saxenda too high?

I have been given Saxenda by my Doctor to help with weight loss. I am not Diabetic but do have Thyroid issues and losing weight by just dieting is very tough. My questions are A) How can I get Saxenda without the $1100 price tag? Does the Dr have to give a prescription for it? Right now I have a... read more

What Health Insurance covers Saxenda?

For Those of you who are using Saxenda, what Health Insurance Company do you have? I have Highmark BC/BS and they will NOT cover it, nor does UPMC. I got the 30 day trail from my doctor and loved it, but had to stop because i cant afford $900 every month. Open enrollment is coming up again in... read more

On my first day taking Saxenda, I have been so nauseous. Does the Nausea go away?

It will be hard to continue taking it if I continue to feel this bad. Is there anything that can help the nausea? The nausea continued all day.

I started Saxenda 3 days ago. been have some symptoms?

I HAVE BEEN BURPING NON STOP AND IT SMELLS. Also my stomach is very bubbly lk I'm going to have diharreha I did hve a loose stool this morning. I'm just wondering is anyone else has experienced this, does it go away and what can I take for the burping and smell?

How long after stopping Saxenda does it slow your digestive system?

Saxenda - Meal plan suggestions?

How and what sort of foods are compatible with saxenda?

Liraglutide - Skin welts after a month using?

Hi there, I started using saxenda and it was working great. I started to shed pounds right away and it was helping me with craving and anxiety. But a month into the treatment I started to get welts on the injection area super itchy Has anyone had the same reaction? I haven't been able to see... read more

Saxenda - Price without insurance?

My insurance doesnt cover for the medication. Can anyone tell me how much it costs on the first 3 month period(just to get an idea)? Thanks

Saxenda - I have been on Saxenda for over a week now and am eating less than 1400 calories a day....

... and my weight hasn't decreased and I feel heavy even though I go to the gym

Are there certain foods I should avoid while taking Saxenda?

I am a 47 year old female, 230 lbs, 5'7" and I am starting Saxenda Jan 1 2018. I really want this to work! I have read about all the side effects and I am wondering if there are certain foods I should avoid while taking Saxenda or if any of you have tips for how you dealt with your side... read more

Saxenda - How can I stop the sides affect of the overdose?

It's my first day of using this. Accidentally I injected 5 times 0,6 dose in 5 different places . I can't stop vomiting. Since morning I'm in this bad situation!

Saxenda - How long does each pen last on the full dose?

Saxenda - My urine has a foul smell. Is this from the medication?

My urine smell bad. Is this from the medication? No other changes. I have lost 12 lbs and at 6 weeks.

Anyone had a case of violent nausea and diarrhea after eating too much on Saxenda?

Been on for one week and just bumped up dosage to 1.2 with evening injections. Had a work party the next evening where I ate a reasonable amount of food and had a few drinks but then within an hour I was in the parking lot violently throwing up with diarrhea. (Yes. In the parking lot! Ugh!) when I... read more

Where is the most effective place to inject Saxenda?