Saxenda for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 2)

• Honda
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2023

"First, I will say that my insurance doesn't cover the cost. So I did some checking around, and Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart had the best price - less $500 for 5 pens! I'm 70 lbs overweight and have spent many years and money (I can't count) trying to lose weight. Nothing seemed to work. So, $500 more, as a last resort, here it goes. I started Saxenda on June 21st, 2023. On June 28th, down 8 lbs (no side effects at .6). I do take it late in the evening. I don't exercise much, I just take my dog for a walk most days. I'm not an overeater. Coffee for breakfast, fruit at lunchtime, an afternoon yogurt, and a smaller portion of dinner with the family. I may try .6 for my second week to see what happens!"

• Palm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

"The worst experience in my life …. Ended up with horrendous insomnia, couldn’t function for days due to the tiredness and fatigue… felt so low and anxious "

• Zoso...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2023

"I'm currently on my third week of Saxenda, but it doesn't feel like I've lost any weight. The side effects have been quite bad. I experience nausea and significant indigestion. I find myself eating Tums like crazy, especially at night. I also have a daily headache and an overall feeling of malaise. My energy levels are low, and I could easily sleep all day or stay in bed. If I cough too much, I'm at risk of vomiting. It's hard to say if it's worth it at this point. I'm hopeful that this terrible overall feeling will eventually go away and that my body will adapt, but the lack of weight loss is discouraging. Maybe Saxenda isn't the right drug for me. It's difficult to tell. I still have four pens left, so I'll try to stick with it. Interestingly, I have absolutely no appetite, which makes it even stranger that I don't feel like I've lost any weight. It's frustrating. I was really hoping for better results."

• Count...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2023

"An absolute miracle drug, lost 6kg in the first month without even trying vs most diets which were doing nothing. Get occasional slight nausea, but it's nothing to worry about. I've stopped increasing my dose as 1.8 mg seems to be working for now. A small word of warning that if you're planning a big night out best skip the dose for the day otherwise you WILL vomit (either on the night or the morning after, which although will save you calories is not ideal). Gets a 10/10 for sheer effectiveness though."

• 55 fe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2023

"This is the first week of trying this. Only felt sick once and lost 4 pounds. My appetite has reduced and I feel very positive. Reading some of the reviews, I understand people have different side effects. I however I’m happy to continue with this on my journey to lose weight."

• 3...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2023

"I have been taking this for 3 weeks now but I don’t feel well most of the time. Nausea, headaches, and no appetite. I have lost over a stone but I wonder if this sick feeling is worth it. One of the times I was in bed for two days because I felt so sick. It’s a quick weight loss but will it be maintained after I stop the injections?"

• Carol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2023

"This is the worst drug I've ever taken in my life. I did have prior anxiety and depression around 13 years ago, and within 2-3 days of using this Saxenda pen, I was facing the darkest depression I've ever had. I was suicidal and thought I had illnesses that could kill me. It was also causing me to be paranoid, and the anxiety was like nothing I'd ever experienced before. I was having palpitations and panic attacks too. I have to be honest, it only helped reduce my appetite a little bit, but I was eating less. This medication made me so ill with anxiety that every muscle in my body ached, and my muscles were extremely tired. I was really, really fatigued like nothing I've ever felt in my life. But after a week of feeling extremely suicidal and experiencing extreme anxiety, I had to stop this medication. Within 24-48 hours, I was back to myself again. So, definitely, Saxenda caused me to feel suicidal and have extreme anxiety. I tried it again for another 5 days, and the suicidal ideas and anxiety returned."

• Helcat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2023

"Gutted that I couldn’t tolerate the side effects. 5 days of sulphur burps, nausea, excessive exhaustion and dizziness was quite enough for me. Had to be off sick from work on day 5, that can’t be good. Yes it took away my appetite totally as I was too sick to think about food. Even water was a struggle. Definitely not an easy fix, will go back to willpower again!"

• Georg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2023

"I have been on Saxenda for 3 months. I didn't lose even 1 kg in 3 months. Very disappointed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2023

"I started taking Saxenda 6 weeks ago. I was 238 lbs before I started and am now 228 lbs and have been stuck there for a week now. Judging by other comments I think I need to up the water intake. I've had a couple of nights out and my wine intake is possibly to blame because food wise I've been really good. The best bit though is I really don't fancy overeating. I'm not trying to be good and then saying what the hell, my issue was always self-sabotage. I am a bit frustrated with these last 4lbs that I lost but then put it back on, I need to get down to go into another weight bracket. Feeling slimmer clothes wise. Will see how I go."

• MSMW
• May 12, 2023

"4 weeks in and I have lost approximately 14 lbs. I am a 6-foot male. I was 16 stone 2lb and now 15 stone 2lb. I take this in the evening just before bed. I have found that I wake up each morning feeling a little hungry but once I have eaten a small breakfast I am ok until about lunchtime. After a small meal at lunch, I really do not feel hungry again until the following morning. I started the program and week by week increased the dosage as recommended. I did find that going from 1.8 mg to 2.4 mg was a step too far with nausea, palpitations, sweats, etc so reduced it back to 1.8 mg. Apart from the above, the only side effects have been on the first day and subsequent dose increases where you feel a bit nauseous for a few hours in the morning. Once I have eaten a small meal I am fine. The side effects I have experienced include a bit of nausea, dry mouth, and tiredness. The benefits include no desire for snacks or an evening meal, and I sleep very quickly at night."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2023

"My appetite has decreased considerably over the last 3 weeks However, I have experienced some nausea. Fortunately, I have lost 14 lbs in 3 weeks."

• Kings...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 9, 2023

"I used Ozempic to no avail so my endocrinologist put me on Saxenda. I have made some lifestyle changes since starting Saxenda. I started Intermittent fasting - I eat at 11 am and 7.00 pm, and I swim 1/2 a kilometer 5 days a week. Due to Saxenda, I am not hungry. I cannot stomach fried foods. So I eat clean but eat what I like. Including ice cream. I have lost 40kg since August 2022."

• John...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2023

"On week 3 and I have lost 3.8 kg so far. Easy to use. It doesn't totally take away the cravings so it was mainly a very good strong will to avoid the urge to eat the food that I want. It is very difficult but the thought of the cost itself gives me the motivation to make it work better. I haven't had any side effects so far. But all-in-all I think it is very good for controlling the hunger as I don't get the shakiness like before when I wasn't on it."

• Going...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2023

"I've been on Saxenda for 6 months, have lost 45 pounds, and have been very happy with the results. I'm on the Calibrate program, taking diet, sleep, and exercise very seriously. I cheat some days, but it's all about making good choices and portion control with food. Calibrate has helped me stay on track and learn tons about weight loss. I've learned to eat less to avoid nausea. An other side effect has been itching around my stomach area where I inject."

• Food...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2023

"First few weeks of sazenda and I really could feel it in my system and only side effects were lots of burping. I have lost 21 pounds in 6 weeks and it has felt mostly easy. I am a food addict and although not diagnosed, I believe I was pre diabetic. Saxenda has helped me enormously with sweet cravings and now I no longer reach for chocolate. I’ve hit a plateau with weight loss at the moment but I really feel it’s to do with water intake issues and I need to up it a bit as I’m barely drinking. I shall continue with this med and enjoy feeling better in myself as 21 pounds off is fantastic in my book."

• Lynn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

"Discontinued after taking for 4 weeks, the side effects are unbearable. Nauseated almost daily, multiple episodes of vomiting, and horrible diarrhea. I have lost approximately 10 pounds, however the side effects are definitely not worth taking."

• Lynn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

"I was prescribed Saxenda since my BMI was over 30 and I am pre-diabetic with fatty liver and high glucose levels. I have been at normal weight most of my life, anywhere from 132-177 at 5’8. Well, 8 years ago I had surgery, and in the past 8 years, my health has gotten worse, and was prescribed a lot of different medications. I gained a lot of weight due to that and also due to mobility problems. My highest weight was 239 lbs. Recently the past month I changed my entire way of eating, started walking and the doctor put me on Saxenda. Let me tell you what a great medication it is! It took away my hunger and my sugar cravings, and I’ve already lost 17 pounds in one month! I love this drug and highly recommend it to anyone struggling to lose weight and who has tried everything else. I am at my lowest weight in 8 years and couldn’t be happier. Thanks, SAXENDA."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2023

"Started 12 weeks ago and have lost 13.2 kg (29 lbs). During the increased dosage phase, I had mild nausea for the first day or so, then very little side effects. I struggle to consume more than 1,000 calories/day while on Saxenda. As time has passed, side effects are coming to light: low Vitamin B12/low energy, general fatigue, lightheadedness, and irritation at the injection site (although that comes and goes). However, I believe these are from a significant decrease in caloric intake, not the medication itself. I have started taking a high-quality multivitamin, so hopefully that will remedy some of these issues. My weight loss each week is directly linked with how much water I take in. Low water weeks = low weight loss weeks. 3+ liters each day, and I lose at least 1 kg a week. Increasing my water intake has also helped to alleviate mild constipation and general bloat."

• Nick
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2023

"I am 5ft 10in, male mid 50s, weighing when I started 105 kilos. Obese but not morbidly so. Three months in, I weigh 101 kilos. Have made no effort to change diet, have taken no extra exercise. The problem is Saxenda has become less effective the longer I have taken it. At first, a big reduction in appetite coupled with dehydration at night and poor sleep. A week in, those symptoms disappeared. Just occasional mild nausea which soon resolved itself. So, side effects wise, Saxenda has been fine. In the first 3 weeks I lost 3 kilos. In the following 10 weeks about 1 kilo. My lifelong desire for second helpings crept back. 2 weeks ago I had a 2 week break from the drug because my supplier went bust. Back on it now for 3 days, it is suppressing appetite again, much better than recently. Mild nausea and poor sleep are back too however. To sum up, I think the body gets used to Saxenda within 6 weeks and slowly discounts its effects. Overall however a positive experience."

• Kathe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2023

"I posted here on 19th March and had lost 2.5 lbs. Since then no weight loss, just chronic constipation. My calorie intake is way down and I expected the weight loss to follow but nothing. I'm on 1.8 dose but may need to reduce it as I feel rotten. Will keep you posted."

• Actua...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2023

"I’ve lost 27kg - at the moment it keeps dropping to 30kg lost then back up to 27kg. I doubled my exercise and am more conscious of what I eat and I feel fantastic. I’m now in healthy weight range. I’m thinking of keeping going to lose another 10kg (still in healthy weight range) I don’t like the injections or the cost but it’s an investment in my health and well-being."

• Mel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2023

"I’m on day 12. I didn’t notice any difference for the first few days on the 0.6 mg dose so increased it to 1.2 mg on day 4 and am now on 1.8 mg. I’m not as hungry as I used to be all the time but I still get hungry when I wake up and in the evening. Have had bad acid reflux and when I increased the dose I had diarrhea for a day or two after eating. I have lost 2 kgs so far, was hoping to feel a little more appetite suppressant but maybe once the dose increases again. I’m very conscious of what and how much I’m eating now."

• MDL
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2023

"Started taking Saxenda and initially saw some limited results. Side effects were minimal, I had some heartburn and constipation but nothing else. Lost approx 7lbs in conjunction with a 2000 Kcal p/d diet. However, was unable to lose any more weight despite consistently being in a calorie deficit. Also discovered that Saxenda really didn't help very much with hunger/cravings as it was supposed to, I haven't binged whilst on it, but remained constantly hungry. Ultimately, a disappointing result."

• MJM
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2023

"I have lost a significant amount of weight after taking Saxenda for 5 months. It has reduced my appetite, helped me to overhaul my diet and eat healthy food and lose enough weight so that I can walk 6 kilometres a day again (no crippling back pain). Other benefit is my ibs-d is 90% better than before I started taking Saxenda. I would continue taking this medication for the relief of ibs even if I weren’t losing weight. I am taking 0.6 dose daily and have no unwanted side effects."