Liraglutide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)
Brand names: Victoza, Saxenda
Liraglutide has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 2,307 reviews on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Liraglutide
- MMano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 1, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It's been 11 days and I've lost 14 lbs! I've been eating a 1200 cal/day diet without any trouble - no hunger, no cravings. I'm currently at the 1.8mg dose. I won't lie, though. I am having nausea, stomach cramps, and constipation intermittent with diarrhea. I experienced the side effects when I started the drug and when I have upped the dose - then they go away after 3 days. I just increased to 1.8mg so I've felt kind of sick all day. Worth it though to lose 1-2 lbs daily as I have been!!"
- Jules
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on September 22nd, and I weighed myself today (September 28th) and have lost 14 pounds so far! I haven't felt any side effects so far. Tomorrow I up my dose. I think it's really helping me control my hunger and desire to eat so much."
Frequently asked questions
- What foods should I avoid while on Saxenda?
- How and where do you inject liraglutide?
- Can liraglutide be used for weight loss?
- When is the best time of day to take Victoza?
- John...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 14, 2019
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Worked wonders for me. I could barely make it through the first six weeks. The sickness and nausea along with other painful side effects... but into my seventh week, which put me into my second week at a 3.0 dose, I started to feel normal again. I am into my eighth month, and I have lost 65 pounds along with Saxenda, eating right, and taking the stairs... if you are having a rough go of this, please stick it out. I am living proof this works!"
- Rae
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 22, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m in my mid-40s and these last couple of years I’ve found it impossible to drop the weight. Started just over a week ago. Injecting in the evening just before bed. Stopped my cravings for carbs and sugar. Not really very hungry, and very small portions fill me up. I’ve lost around 7lbs to date. It’s not magic. You still need willpower and need to think about what food you are putting in your mouth and drink plenty of water. I would definitely recommend."
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- MarieQC
- April 7, 2016
Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) years ago. Last year, I was referred to a doctor that specializes in this disease; at the time, I first met him, I weighed a whopping 387 pounds (I’m 5’10’’). Of course, the first thing he told me was that my PCOS would get better if I lost weight. I was totally discouraged! I told him that I was very active and had been on EVERY diet… nothing seemed to work. I was so frustrated and asked if there was anything he could do to jumpstart my weight loss from a medical standpoint. This is when he told me about Victoza and about the study that demonstrated that individuals suffering from PCOS, not from Type 2 diabetes, had lost weight on this medication... I now weigh 275 pounds :)"
- jazzy...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 3, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda in Dec of 2018 at 230 lbs. By April of 2019, I made it down to 195. I had struggled with weight ever since I was a child. It was the first time I remember seeing my weight in the 100s! It’s 2020 now, I can’t afford Saxenda and haven’t been on it since May of 2019. I haven’t gained weight though! I’ve been between 195 and 190. Unfortunately, I struggle with weight loss so it’s been a pain, hoping to find Sax at an affordable price to go back on it. I had side effects such as fatigue and being a little grumpier but that’s about it. Sometimes I’d get nauseous but that wasn’t too bad. It does work! But it also takes work. I also ate healthier while on it and did low-impact workouts for 15 to 30 mins every few days. I just wish it were cheaper to get. :("
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- Will Victoza help with weight loss?
- Does Victoza need to be refrigerated?
- How many doses are in a Victoza pen?
- How and where do you use the Victoza pen?
- Bee
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 29, 2021
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Saxenda since the end of Sept 2020. I also make sure I do 10,000 steps every day. My appetite has decreased significantly. I am on 1.8mg and have lost 21kgs (46.3 pounds). I haven't had any major side effects - occasionally some bowel issues, so I am surprised with all the people that have had experiences. I also spoke with a Dietitian in conjunction as recommended by my GP, with some extra tips, but quite happy with it."
- JSam
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 26, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Two weeks on Saxenda. I just weighed for the 1st time. I’ve lost 11 pounds so far and 2 inches off waist. I’ve had some indigestion, with lots of burping, and just in the last couple of days am a little constipated. Those are my only side effects so far. I have virtually no appetite so it is doing what it’s supposed to do."
- Pamcar
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 26, 2021
Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I would recommend this to anyone who has had a hard time with weight loss. My weight has been up and down my entire life, but now that I am older, losing had become harder. I've been using Victoza for only a week, and I have lost pounds. With no serious side effects at all. It just gets rid of my appetite."
- astrict
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 11, 2021
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda 3 weeks ago. I’ve lost 13 pounds in that time. I noticed a significant decrease in my appetite in the first few days. I haven’t increased the dosage since the lowest dose seems to still be effective for me. And I haven’t noticed any side effects. As a side note, I also monitor my daily intake of calories as I have for quite some time now. But no restrictive special diet (I eat what I like, but within a calorie budget). I only drink water and black coffee. And I exercise moderately at least every other day."
- Dee
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 12, 2018
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is an update to a post from about 4 or 5 months back. As I said, my starting weight was 293 lb or 294 lb. In my first review, I was at 245 lb. Since then, I've lost 15 lbs (230 lb). Just remember, guys, it works SLOW. Give it a chance, stay off the scale! Take it at night to help with the fatigue; all the other symptoms will go away. Eat plenty of fruit and fiber to combat the constipation, drink plenty of water, that will help also. I promise you it will get better! Again, STAY OFF THE SCALE. Give it time, when those pants start feeling loose, then get on the scale! Lol. It's been 14 months for me now, and I am going to continue to keep taking it. Oh, and don't give yourself injections in the same spot. It will become itchy. Good luck, everybody, and STAY OFF THAT SCALE!! EAT FIBER, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER xoxo"
- sammy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 16, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is my fifth day on Saxenda injection. I've had very little side effects. I've had one morning of very, very slight nausea but nothing to speak of, really. And I've noticed some excess burping, but that could be due to all of the watermelon I am eating LOL. Saxenda has made it very easy to eat healthy because you really don't feel hungry, so you want what you eat to count. I also seem to have a little more energy, nothing crazy, but I just feel really good probably because I am eating better. I started at 202 pounds. I will not weigh myself until I've been on the medication for two weeks. So I will update at that time."
- Craving...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 19, 2019
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on this for two weeks and lost 2.6kg. Currently on 1.2ml. My advice: keep your fluids up. I got super dehydrated, headache etc. I’ve been drinking mineral water which has fixed it. Also, in relation to feeling tired and sluggish, I would recommend that you need to eat quality food/smoothies. Because all my cravings and appetite have disappeared, I can’t eat rubbish because I get full, and then don’t eat anything good. Then I feel sluggish. I hope this helps some of you. Good luck with your journeys and keep going! Remember, courage is not finding the strength to go on, it’s going on when you no longer have the strength."
- Jas
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 16, 2021
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started 4 days ago and lost 10 kg!! Suppressed appetite and been drinking water. I did eat Domino's (medium pizza) spread over two days. And I thought that would mess it up, but it didn’t!! Can’t believe it. I was 77.7 kg the day I ordered and around 77.6 kg when I started. I’m now 67.2 kg!"
- patbl...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 15, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Saxenda for 18 months now and I have lost 77 lbs so far. I generally stick to 1000-1200 cals a day, eating lots of fruits, veggies, fish, couscous, new potatoes, things like that. I still eat bread because I have always loved bread and always will. I usually inject four days a week, I find that works for me, I don't have to inject every day. I do get side effects like diarrhea, soft stools, and the odd bout of nausea. I don't smoke or hardly drink alcohol, so I use this money to buy Saxenda, which we all know is quite expensive. I have to say though, my life has completely changed since I have lost all that weight and for the better, that's for sure."
- Melbu...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 4, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been using this for 3 months now, and I’ve lost 16kgs so far. Sometimes it fluctuates, but generally, I’ll lose weight quite rapidly. Every time I changed the dosage, I’d have headaches all day. I do have some weeks of bad constipation, thus not losing any weight over that time, but I take medication for that. Overall, I’m happy with the results. Change of diet is definitely key. As I’m in lockdown, our gyms are closed, so I haven’t been able to do much exercise at all."
- T2D...
- February 15, 2015
Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2 "I'm a 45-year-old woman, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. I was prescribed Metformin, then added glipizide, which made me gain half a pound a day until I quit taking it 30 days and 15 lbs later. Then I was prescribed Victoza. The first 3 weeks, I was sick to my stomach all day, every day. I had NO energy at all. I would get out of bed, get dressed, and then lay back down - it was really THAT bad. BUT after around the 4th week, I started feeling normal again. My A1C went from 9.2 to 5.4 in just 5 weeks. Now, I am never above 130 - even after having a can of Pepsi. Also, I lost 30 lbs in 45 days. Just amazing! Suffer through the initial sickness, don't give up on it, Victoza is a life-changer! Victoza website for a discount card. I pay $25/month."
- Carrie
- July 24, 2019
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 58, 5'2'', and began this drug at 175 lbs. 6 weeks ago. To date, I've lost 16 lbs. Saxenda has taken away all of my sugar cravings and has helped me eat smaller portions. The only side effect for me has been nausea. It was pretty tough in the beginning, but as my body has adjusted to the drug, it is now very mild if at all. Since I'm not eating nearly as much, I make sure when I do eat, it is good food - (lean protein, fruits, vegetables) and not junk food. Since Saxenda has stopped the sugar cravings, it has been extremely easy to eat for nutrition. Also, prior to beginning Saxenda, I began a daily fiber regime so I wouldn't have bathroom issues. In short, I had just about decided that I was just going to be an old, fat woman who has just given up. That is such a depressing feeling when you have enjoyed dressing up and looking/feeling good throughout your life. I feel so much better about myself with just 16 lbs. gone and have begun to enjoy shopping again. T"
- Yessss
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 13, 2019
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using Saxenda for 2 years now thanks to my health insurance paying for it, and I have lost weight of 152 pounds and counting. Yes, I was 330 pounds when I started in November 2017. I lose about 8-12 pounds a month."
- Marleen
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 11, 2021
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda for a very different problem than obesity. I am slightly overweight and have bulimia, which had been under control for years. When I started a new medication for my depression, I began to gain weight. No matter what I ate or didn't eat, I did not lose a single pound and was always starving. Therefore, the bulimia returned. My doctor prescribed me Saxenda to curb my hunger cravings in the evening. I'm now up to 1.8mg and inject every other day. Since then, the cravings are gone. I don't force myself to throw up anymore and am much happier. I also lost 14 pounds. I am still overweight but much happier again. I hope to stay on Saxenda on a low dose for a while. I had the usual side effects at the beginning: dry mouth, constipation, heartburn, and sulfur burps. Most of it is gone now. The dry mouth remains, but the more water I drink, the better I can use the bathroom to avoid constipation."
- Grandpa...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 21, 2020
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've used it for 2.5 months. My blood sugar went from 138 to 88. My lifelong asthma disappeared immediately and has not returned. I stopped taking drugs for reflux, which I had been taking for years. I usually eat one meal a day and one snack. I'm almost never really hungry, but it takes some effort to stop eating routines that are not hunger-based. My BMI went from 31 to 27. I have lost 13 kg, 14% of my body weight. I often feel mildly nauseous. I have chronic constipation. I have mild stomach pain at times."
- Miche...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 27, 2019
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is a dream come true. Honest. I started Saxenda 3 days ago. The first day, appetite was normal. Yesterday, I had zero appetite, none. I had to force myself to eat 216 calories for breakfast and couldn't eat a thing the rest of the day or night (I usually eat 4x a normal person and all day long). Today, same thing, only I could eat 180 calories, then had energy to work out for 2 hours straight on the treadmill (it's been a long time since I've used my home gym). I haven't eaten again today, and since I burned 160 calories doing that, I technically ate 20 calories today. I'm usually a 3000-5000 calorie a day person. Plus, I drink wine every day, and Saxenda took away that craving as well. I'm down 5 lbs in 3 days; this is crazy awesome, zero side effects also. I'm praying it lasts. I'm on 0.6 for the dose and not going to increase at all unless I start getting hungry. This is better than the best Christmas morning I've ever had. PS: I'm 5'3' and 220 lbs."
- Iris
- September 18, 2019
Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using it a week ago. Dose: 0.6. Starting weight: 183 lb (83.3 kg). Current weight: 176 lb (80 kg). No side effects for me. It dramatically reduced my appetite & cravings. No special diet. No workouts. I’m happy with the results. I’ll post an update every other week."
- LLano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 17, 2019
Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started Victoza 3 days ago. Down 9 lbs already, mostly fluid I'm sure, but it's a great feeling. I have started keeping track of my calorie intake and today it was below 1000. Amazing because I was always hungry before. Only side effect so far is a mild headache, and if I eat too much (last night was steak with sweet potato and squash), some slight cramps but pretty sure it's because I ate too much. I should have stopped about 5 bites before I did. I take the injection at night before bed. 0.6 for now. Don't even feel it. I'll report again in a few weeks and see how things are going. I would recommend if you are like me and can't control your appetite. So far so good."
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Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Victoza since May 2019 and to date I have lost 34 lbs! Yeah, it does take a bit to get used to, and you will lose your appetite, but stick with it. I find that I do get constipated, and I’m not sure what to do about it right now since I’ve always had issues with bowel movements. One other thing that drives me crazy is that I will be starving and then when I finally eat, I take 3 bites and then...full! My husband teases me about it because I will be ready to hurt someone, then get full almost from just looking at food. I’ve not exercised at all with this medication, but I definitely feel well enough to do so. 6 more lbs until I’m out of my 200’s.... so onward!"