Liraglutide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• rbrb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2021

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was so excited to read most of the results of Saxenda . I got a script from my doctor and send it to Walgreens. I got its a delay notice, then a letter from my Bluecross saying they would not approve it, so I went to Walgreens, and asked if I could pay for it, ( I paid for contrave my self awhile back )she says, its $1600.00. what???, anyway, I tried one more time and it was a blow out, so all the people here , are getting this free, or low cost, or are they are just rich and can afford $1600.00 a month, can anyone tell me how they are getting this drug."

• hopef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 63 years old and since 55 have struggled with weight gain. Since menopause, it has really been hard. Going for months on Keto and only losing 10 lbs. I started Saxenda 18 days ago and because of the reviews and fear of side effects, I took the shots every other day for 9 days. I came off sugar 5 days prior to starting. The effects seemed to last for 48 hours. I have had no side effects and so I increased to the next dosage. I started at 218 lbs, and now today I am down to 207. I feel great and will keep you posted. I have little appetite so this really helps with eating healthy. My goal weight is 160."

• cathy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 26, 2020

Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Hi, I've been on Victoza 1.8 mg daily for 2 years. It cuts your appetite well and I lost 30 pounds on it. BUT, the catch is after a year and a half on it, I got my hunger appetite all back threefold. Now I'm struggling to cut portions, but can't - always hungry, and I gained 15 pounds back!! Only a temporary hunger control, only lasts for so many months. So sad, I called the company, but no response from them on getting back your hungry appetite again. Sad, so sad!!"

• Nurse
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for almost 5 months and have lost 43 lbs so far. It is working well for me. I’m at the full dose. It helps my cravings. I don’t have cravings anymore. I don’t feel hungry. I feel full faster, and overall I feel better. Still, have nausea at times but it’s not bothering me. I have constipation, which eating fruit and drinking lots of water helps with. I would highly recommend."

• PCano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2020

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "For obesity I use Saxenda for the first time Sunday 05/04/20 @ 7am in seconds after the shot I felt dizzy, headaches, body heat like I had a bad fever my body felt confused I took water, water and more water my boyfriend and I got so scared nothing help after a 1 hr of feeling so bad my dizziness was gone but my headache was not. Around 8pm I started feeling the dizziness again that really scared me because so many hours had passed got so scared I call my Dr he told me to stop it not use it again. Side effects was super bad."

• Savan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2020

Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Victoza for two months and technically only lost 10 lbs, but as far as visually, everyone says I lost 30+ pounds. I ride my bike an average of 15 miles a day, so I believe I've gained muscle. I switched to Ozempic because the Victoza had a side effect of dry mouth. I never had any other side effects. I literally ate anything I want and lost weight."

• Zoefoo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2020

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda at 349 lbs. and an insulin-dependent diabetic. I've been on it before, go a couple of months and have to go off it to reset my body due to side effects. Each time I go back on, the side effects are worse and I have more of them. I don't have a scale at home so I don't know if I've lost any weight. Right now I have had one critical low that could have killed me but was treated in time. Constant nausea and gagging, vomiting on occasion but always feeling like I need to. Diarrhea is epic, and so frequent that I experience bleeding. I know if I continue, the constipation will take over and that will get VERY bad. The exhaustion is constant. The side effects are severe and I don't know if I'll be able to stay on it this time. They keep getting worse."

• Coney...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2019

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda on November 10, 2018. I am 5’8” and weighed 327 pounds. It has been just over 5 months and I have lost weight (72 pounds). It has calmed my appetite to where I can easily tolerate a 1000 to 1200 low-carb diet. I typically drink a protein shake in the morning and at night. I eat a low-carb lunch of about 500 calories, then add a 180-calorie snack at night. I have not exercised consistently yet. I plan on amping that up in the next few weeks."

• Girlie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2021

Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've lost 77lbs taking this medication. It makes me full fast and I eat such a small amount and am satisfied. I've had no ill effects. Only 4 days was I nauseous after taking the injection when my dose was increased to 1.8 but I took nausea meds for that. I don't feel deprived or anything. This medication works fabulous. I'm on a combination of topamax and metformin along with this and it's helping me lose weight. I'm very happy with the results!"

• soldat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2014

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Victoza since May. I started with the 0.6 dose, then moved to the 1.2 dose, and now I am on the 1.8 dose. I had no side effects from this medicine and have lost about 45 pounds. My blood sugars are below 130 most of the time. I am feeling fine and can't thank my doctor enough for introducing me to this medicine."

• Christy
• March 15, 2019

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "March 22/19 is my 5th month on Saxenda and I'm down 70 pounds. I followed the directions in the box. I was sick with nausea and I was so tired. I started exercising a little each day. I lasted 6 minutes on the treadmill my first day. I included healthy eating too. I treadmill for 2 hours a day now. Not all at once! Saxenda is not a miracle weight loss - you need to make an effort by eating healthy and exercising. You will get hungry on Saxenda you need to make the right choice on what you eat when you are hungry."

• Junebug
• June 14, 2010

Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Victoza for 6 weeks now (along with Metformin) for insulin resistance and weight loss. Have lost 17 pounds so far, 25 more to go. Started taking the Victoza in the morning and had nausea 8-10 hours after injecting. Switched to taking it at 4 or 5 pm and now sleep through nausea. Definitely suppresses appetite. Feel satisfied eating like a normal 'thin' person now. Have more frequent headaches but ibuprofen takes care of that. Very thankful to my gynecologist for sending me to an endocrinologist for help. It's so liberating to think my weight problems are not just because I'm weak and have no willpower! There's a physiological reason it's been so hard for me to lose weight! Very happy with this medicine."

• Jem
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2017

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Saxenda for 8 days now and I am down 10 lbs already! This stuff is AMAZING! I am not hungry at all, and when I do eat, I get full very quickly. I started on 0.6 mg for the first 7 days and now I am on 1.2 mg. I am not hungry and I still feel stuffed from breakfast. I have not changed my eating habits, but I noticed I crave less sugar. I have an addiction to soda, and I have not craved it really for the past few days. This stuff is a MIRACLE!"

• BookL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2019

Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started on Victoza on Jan. 2. Started at 0.6 for 5 days, then moved to 1.2. Side effects minimal. Experienced a headache 1 day, mild nausea first few days, a little more tired at night, which is when I take it. I'm down 8 pounds in 9 days. Am in my 50s, menopausal. I love, love, LOVE the CONTROL this medication gives me over food and my appetite. I have insulin resistance and mildly elevated blood sugar. Diabetes runs in my family. I guess my insurance (BCBS) figured 'close enough' because they're paying for it!! Am so excited and LOVE this drug. It is so much more effective than amphetamine-like drugs for weight loss. I will check back in in a few and give you an update. As someone said, 'Victoza is not for wimps.' But if you can man it up, it's totally worth the side effects. Good luck, all."

• VeryL...
• June 24, 2013

Victoza (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm very tall and very overweight. Six months on a controlled diet and exercise program yielded no results. My doctor put me on Victoza, suspecting some sort of metabolism issue (fasting blood sugar was a constant 101 for several years). Starting dose of 0.6 gave me a 20-minute headache each morning and left me lethargic. It got better in a week, upped to 1.2, same thing started. 20-minute headache, no energy. Again, it got better each day. Hit maintenance level of 1.8 and the weight began pouring off me at roughly a pound a day! A very effective appetite suppressant and my fasting blood sugar averages 91 now."

• London...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 14, 2024

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have used intermittently over the last year. Am middle-aged and about 25% overweight. After a good period of use, I can get down to 15% overweight, but the weight returns when I stop taking it. It does work, and the headache and tiredness soon disappear. You get used to it quite quickly, but the appetite-suppressing effect gets weaker after about a month. For me, there was a strong relationship between the amount of nausea I felt and the loss of appetite. Put crudely, it makes you feel a bit sick, and with that, you don't feel as hungry. You also don't enjoy the food you do eat like you did before. Reasons I don't take it all the time: boredom, inertia, cost, loss of enjoyment of food, nausea, fear of long-term side effects."

• Back...
• November 6, 2019

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda about a year and a half ago. I lost 40 lbs and was feeling so great! Then, Saxenda stopped working for me. My appetite came back for sweets, and I have gained 25 lbs back. I decided to quit taking Saxenda because it really wasn't helping me anymore, and my hunger pains are so bad now in comparison to before I started Saxenda. It's like my body has to get used to not taking it again. I've decided to try once again to try and lose the weight on my own by making better food choices. I want to stop this weight gain in its tracks as I don't want to gain all of it back again. I just couldn't see myself taking this drug long term, especially since it quit working for me. Others may take it long term and it still works, but for me, after a year, all the cravings came back, as well as my appetite. I look for instances of people having the withdrawals from it, but nothing is out there. Anyone quit taking it and feel EXTREMELY hungry?"

• MCD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Excellent product, reduces appetite by 60-70% . Some slight nausea and light bruising at injection site but currently 2 weeks on and lost 7lbs. Combined with healthy diet (but this was the case prior)."

• sea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2015

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2 "Food no longer tastes all that great; I have to force myself to eat. My sugar levels are good. I lost 10 lbs after 6 weeks (wife not happy). No side effects so far. Small meals are just great; I take home half a plate from normal menu choices. Buffets are no longer an option. Needles are tiny."

• Bosco
• July 24, 2019

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on 22/07/19 with a 0.6 dose, however, I accidentally doubled up on the following day. Day 1, I ate like a horse. Day 2, I wanted nothing to do with food, which was odd as food is my go-to for comfort and enjoyment. I also found through my lack of desire to eat that food was a time filler for me, something to fill boredom. It came to dinner and the food smelt delicious, and because of my history, I thought I would be able to override the medication and eat as normal, however, the desire was not completely there. If I am being honest, the habit was there, but because the desire was not, it took very little willpower to overcome the eating for the sake of eating (I feel that is very important). The side effects: I feel very vague, headaches, nausea, neck hurts a lot, and lots of cramps, but nothing unbearable. I know it's only day 4, but I am very optimistic, and it is definitely working, my eating is 95% less, which is extraordinary."

• maryka
• May 21, 2010

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Victoza since March 3, 2010. I had previously been on Byetta. Byetta didn't seem to be working for me anymore, so my doctor wanted to try me on Victoza. It has made a big change; my blood sugars are around 120 instead of near 200. I have lost a total of 24 lbs since March 3rd, and I feel great and life is good. It seems like I am hardly ever hungry, and when I do eat, I am full very quickly. Something I would definitely recommend to another diabetic!"

• ReeDoll
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2024

Victoza (liraglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2 "Prior to taking Victoza, my glucose was like 384, 297. I changed my diet, and it went down to 234, 187, and the lowest was 166. I then started this shot 2 weeks ago on 2/9/24. Prior to taking it, I lost 14 lbs. (Starting weight 412) Since then, I’m now down 22.6. It’s like every day I’m losing a pound or so. I’ve had no side effects so far. I’m on the 1.2 dose and honestly thinking about staying right there for another week before I increase it. When I last checked my glucose, it was 101. My A1C was 10.9 when they prescribed it, so I can’t wait to see what it is in April."

• Jess
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2021

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m 5’8 and started at 204 lbs 8 weeks ago. Currently 183 lbs. I have no side effects except constipation which is manageable and I’ve stayed at the 0.6 dose the entire time. I have no cravings at all anymore after suffering from a sugar addiction and as far as I’m concerned this is a miracle. Try it because for some it works amazingly and maybe you’re someone that it works for like me. I’m in Canada and this is covered by my insurance."

• Sony
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2019

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 49, perimenopausal, with hypothyroidism and just recently found out I also have prediabetes. For the last 6-7 years, my weight has been increasing regardless of what I do. I was training 4 times a week and walking 5 times a week. Still, an increase to 88kg and on the rise. I was upset, so after some discussion with my endocrinologist, I started Saxenda. That was 4 weeks ago, and today I am 82.2 kg. It does suppress appetite. I am still training 4 times a week, not walking so much. It's impressive with the weight loss. The downside effects for me are fatigue and nausea, as well as a bit of constipation, but that seems to have settled a bit. I have kept myself on 0.6mgs, as I am a bit scared to up the dose, as I don't want to get any more tired. I get those 3pm droopy eyes and weariness; that seems really hard to shrug off some days. I'm losing weight, so there doesn't seem to be a reason to increase the dose when I have the required effect with less of the drug."

• Happy
• February 17, 2021

Saxenda (liraglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On Sept 1, 2020 I was 210 lbs & 5.1ft tall. The start was terrible. Got all the side effects; headaches, dizzy, nausea, heartburn, no energy, irritable & bad stomach pains. But I stuck it out. The smaller doses didn’t stop my cravings, I was still hungry so I ate small healthy snacks & smaller meals. As doses increased side effects got worse & constipation set in. I’ve been losing approx 5 lbs per month, but I’m ok with my slow progress. Side effects got better except for heartburn & constipation. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and was given 1 year to turn it around. As of last week I am no longer diabetic. Today is Feb. 16, 2021 and I am currently 180lbs. I’ve lost 2 clothing sizes. I give my self small goals to keep my self motivated. There are days I don’t want to even look at food and some days that I still get cravings. But I’m good with only having a small portion to settle my cravings. I walk & climb an average of 3 times per week for 40min."