Saxenda for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 3)

• Virch...
• March 17, 2021

"I have battled obesity/binge eating since age 11. Add to that depression, low self-esteem, and now COVID-19 lifestyle with 4 kids at home and working from home. I topped out at 263 lbs last year. Oh yeah, I left off that I have insulin resistance and PCOS. I started Saxenda right before Christmas 2020, and the nausea was pretty intense to start at 0.6mg, but thankfully no vomiting. Taking injections at night worked well for me. Fatigue was an issue in the beginning, and I can honestly say that once I truly modified my intake, my cravings faded. I do my best to stop at 1800 calories a day. I started at 3000 steps a day and am now up to 7500+ steps daily. After 3 months, I am down 38 lbs, weighing in at 225 lbs. I must admit that the injections don't do the work alone. Some days are really tough, but I have learned to stop eating at the point of satisfaction. I am excited about the next 3 months. Remember to drink your water and rest—it matters... Best wishes everyone!"

• Lvmore
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2020

"I have been on Saxenda for almost 5 weeks with absolutely no weight loss. I stayed true to the instructions to increase 0.6 each week and am currently on 3mg. I have a few of the side effects: dehydrated, stomach cramps, but otherwise it has not altered my appetite at all. I can eat what I feel like when I feel like it. I physically have to stop myself. Guess I am a non-responder, which is disappointing. Posting on here to let people know it does not always work, so have a backup plan as all I have lost now is time. Might continue for one more prescription and then discontinue if no significant results soon."

• babava
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2023

"Started Saxenda about a month ago, lost 2.5 kg - noticeable inch loss, pants no longer fit! My best advice: don't obsess over the scale. Eat a high-protein breakfast, chicken, fruit, yogurt, balanced dinner. I run 3x/week because I am training for a half marathon. Moving your body also helps, it does not have to be running, just walking is great! Saxenda benefits: 1. No more obsessive food thoughts, less emotional connection to food. 2. You will feel satisfied way faster while eating. Some other advice: increase your dose only if needed. Listen to your body, rest, eat mostly unprocessed simple foods, but don't forget about the occasional treats for the mind. Remember, Saxenda can help with weight loss by reducing food-related thoughts and promoting smaller portion sizes, but maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and mindful eating are also crucial for long-term success!"

• pound...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2020

"Saxenda has worked great for me. I'm down 20 lbs since Nov 13th. My only concern is now I am experiencing plateauing. Have been stuck at 253-255 for almost 2 weeks. Am on the full dose of 3 mg and exercise daily. Any suggestions?"

• Spark...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2020

"Fabulous! I have lost 30 kg in six months. No real effort required as it suppressed my appetite. Initially, side effects were pretty bad with diarrhea, bloating, and nausea. But I persevered and was glad that I did. Now, no side effects, just weight loss. Very, very happy."

• Short...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2020

"I can't go above 1.2 dose or I vomit all night and nothing helped. When I first felt nauseous on 1.8 dose, I tried Alka, Pepto, Dramamine, Ginger, and an anti-nausea bracelet for 2 weeks, and nothing worked. But, at 5'5' and 222 lbs, I have lost 18 pounds in one month. I spent $1,200 to try this med after not getting any results from taking Phentermine several months. So I am going to stick it out; the slight upset stomach at times with 1.2 dose is tolerable for me since I am losing weight."

• Cleme...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

"So I'm from Poland and I was very afraid of taking this drug. I'm 37 years old. 5 years ago, I underwent total thyroidectomy after thyroid cancer. I'm also insulin resistant. When starting Saxenda on July 8, 2023, I weighed 141kg (310 pounds), and my height is 169cm (5'6). I also had my gallbladder removed in 2019, and it's the reason I was so scared to begin Saxenda. I think that I have a higher chance of developing pancreatitis. 13 days have passed, and so far, I've lost 5kg (11 pounds). I'm still on the lowest dose of 0.6. I don't feel hungry anymore, and the best part is that I don't have any bad side effects, only good :) I stopped taking my drugs for hypertension because now my blood pressure is perfect (105/72), and I don't feel sleepy in the middle of the day. I eat roughly 1700 calories per day. My blood results are perfect. I will continue taking Saxenda and will report back in the future :)"

• DJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2021

"I started Saxenda 2/24/21 and so far on 3/1/21, I have lost 6.2 pounds. The only side effects that I have had are headaches and fatigue. It’s not horrible for me, and I’m able to continue. I’m still on the 0.6 dosage and look forward to losing an additional 29 pounds. Good luck to everyone ❤️"

• Madi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2019

"This medication changed my life for the better. I'm an 18-year-old 5'4'' female, and my highest weight was 180 lbs before starting Saxenda. Now, after 1 year of taking it, I am 125 lbs. I never thought I would lose over 50 pounds in one year. I am so happy with the results. I feel much more confident with myself. Unlike many others, I experienced absolutely no side effects, not even initially. The only unfortunate thing about this drug is the cost. I was fortunate enough to get it almost entirely free with insurance, however that's not the case for most people. It's a very expensive drug, but there's a reason for that - it works."

• tina
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 29, 2018

"On Saxenda for 22 months. Started at 337 lbs. Lost 100 lbs the first year and 42 lbs in the past 10 months. I have been losing about 4 lbs a month the past 10 months. I have eaten anything I want, but I haven't wanted. My desires have changed. I crave fresh fruits and veggies and dislike greasy foods. Love this stuff. No side effects."

• Starr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2019

"I am a Latina female who is 5'4" and about to turn 39. I started taking Saxenda on May 13th at 332.6 lbs. I was really ill and started a low-calorie diet and tried to get at least a small walk in daily. I have lost almost 40 lbs already, which is just so crazy! When I first began taking the medication, I had headaches and I did feel sick and nauseated for the first few days. I almost wanted to quit, but I told myself this was very important to me, and I worked through it. Every time I upped my dosage, I had a day or two where I felt a bit queasy, but it passed quickly. I no longer feel sick from the medication, and I find it helps me to feel very full very quickly, and that it is almost like gastric bypass in a needle. I also no longer crave sugar, which is a huge deal for me. I think it is amazing, and I would recommend it to anyone considering gastric bypass. They should definitely try this first!"

• Hells...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2020

"Started Saxenda at the end of January, and by March 9, I'm at 189. Mild stomach troubles, no vomiting but a little nausea. I'm constipating a bit, but besides that, it's really not so bad. Saxenda really cuts my appetite, and I eat because I have to. I want to take the medication for at least 6 months and I'm really glad my insurance covers it. I would recommend Saxenda without hesitation."

• MMano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2019

"I have been on Saxenda for 3 months and have lost 25 lbs. Very little side effects other than being thirsty, and small red eczema-like marks, doctor is monitoring this. I am pleased with my results so far but know that I could have shed more if I was more focused in the very beginning. I am now off my blood pressure meds, and my workout clothes are not cutting off my circulation."

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

"Started 12 weeks ago and have lost 13.2kgs (29lbs). 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 1000 calories/day while on Saxenda. As time has passed side effects are coming to light: low Vitamin B12/low energy, general fatigue, light headedness 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+ litres each day and I lose at least 1kg a week. Increasing my water intake has also helped to alleviate mild constipation and general bloat."

• Patsy
• June 5, 2021

"I have been on Saxenda for 1 week now and just increased my dose to 1.2 today. From the first day I experienced a suppressed appetite, which was great. When I started last week, I was 120 kg, and today I weighed in at 118 kg. I am happy that it is heading in the right direction. At day 5 of injections, I became very ill with reflux, vomiting, headache, burping, no energy, bloating, and abdominal pain... a horrible feeling. Because of this, I have not exercised at all. Today on day 8, I feel a little better, but the bloating still remains and is uncomfortable. I will stick with it because I do have high hopes for this medication. In Australia, I’m paying around $380 plus needles (100 for $19). It is suppressing my hunger and cravings; my body wants fruit and veg, anything else feels wrong and does not satisfy. Stay hydrated. I'm off to the chemist to hopefully find some relief for my bloated tummy... it’s like I’m 7 months pregnant!! Hope to follow up with some good news next week!!"

• Rhi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2020

"I just started Saxenda just over a week ago. Starting weight: 15 stones 2lbs. So far, no significant side effects. I feel full very quickly on 1.2 mg. Weight loss: 9.8 pounds so far. Feeling very optimistic for the future results."

• Jenny...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 1, 2018

"I started taking Saxenda two years ago. I was at my wit's end. I was 37 and weighed 235 lb, which was the most I’d ever weighed. I’ve struggled with weight loss my whole life. Saxenda takes some getting used to. Make sure you titrate up to the recommended dose or you will feel very ill. Headaches, vomiting, fatigue. I am sensitive to medication side effects. I fought through that, and after about 3 months, the side effects went away as long as I took it at the same time every day. I dropped 20 lbs immediately, then it slowed. I was 207 lb for a whole year and was ready to quit, when I dropped another quick 20. I am now 160 lbs (just dropped 5 lbs last week) and, literally, none of my clothes fit me (even my 'skinny' clothes). I work out sporadically and I eat what I want, just much less of it. I don’t feel hungry anymore. I stop eating after about eating 1/2 of my food, and I feel stuffed. I never thought I’d find something that worked so effectively for me."

• RPano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2020

"Started Saxenda Feb 28, 2020. Lost 18 lbs in six weeks. The first month was rough. Lots of nausea and indigestion. If I ate too much, I would vomit. I stayed the course and learned to cut down on my food intake and avoid foods that aggravated my nausea. I also slowly titrated to the 3.0 mg dose. I stayed on 1.8 mg for an extra week as the nausea was bad. I'm now up to 3 mg and the nausea is not too bad. I'm very happy about the weight loss and still have 25 lbs more to lose. I plan on starting an exercise regimen."

• Penn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2020

"I have been on Saxenda now for almost a month. Started 0.6 and now 1.8 ml. I have had no real negative side effects. Up to week 3, my appetite has noticeably been suppressed at meal times. I am hitting walls, so to speak, experiencing mild nausea if I eat too heavily or fast. My meals are portioned and regular, but with Saxenda, it is taking me much longer to eat compared to before I began. My diet is vegan, and I exercise 4-5 times weekly - treadmill walking 5 km or more, and I do weights. My GP said Saxenda targets visceral fat and can take up to 20 weeks to noticeably see weight loss on a sensible diet following instructions. On a positive note, I am looking forward to seeing results."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2019

"I started 4 weeks ago, and am down 27 lbs. I have been power walking 3.3 miles a day, and riding my exercise bike 30 minutes at night. The drug really takes the thought of food away. I have a Protein Shake for breakfast and lunch, and a nice dinner. I'm at 231 and am aiming for 190. Halfway to my goal."

• Samsay
• November 13, 2016

"I have been on Saxenda for almost 4 months and lost 30 pounds! I am experiencing very little side effects. The only thing that I keep asking myself is once I reach my weight goal, what happens next? Am I supposed to just stop the medication? What happens once we stop the medication? I'm so afraid to gain the weight back... Has anyone reached their goal and stopped the medication? Anyone can share their experience?"

• Gillian
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2019

"This is probably a premature post as I only started this medication yesterday, but for the first time in years, I never ate through the night. I had my dinner at 6 pm, and that was me. I am an uncontrollable eater at night, so I hope you can understand my joy. I still woke up thinking of food, but I had no desire to eat. I truly hope this is a sign of things to come... no cravings at all... yippee."

• MaGee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

"This drug has been a 10 for me in terms of rapid weight loss in the short time I've been on it. I have zero cravings for sugar anymore (I used to eat 3-4 chocolate bars a day). Now I can sit beside a cake & not even want a little bite. Saxenda has decreased my appetite so much that I have to choose healthy foods because I eat so little that I want my body to have healthy fuel. I sometimes have to even force myself to eat because I'm not hungry. I am now eating to live, not living to eat!!! Unlike other reviews, I find myself very alert & energetic on Saxenda, or maybe I'm just motivated because I see results! BUT for side effects I give it a 3 rating. My only complaint is headaches. All the time, every day. But for me, the positives outweigh the headaches!"

• Dede...
• March 28, 2017

"March 2016, I started to take Saxenda. My starting weight was 198 lb. Now, in March 2017, my weight is 110 lb. After realizing the best time to take Saxenda was at night before going to bed, it helped with all side effects. It's all about trial and error. Some foods don't sit too well and weight loss has slowed down, but overall, the experience has been great. I would recommend this to anybody needing help to kickstart weight loss. One thing that must be done to help along the progress is working out. In the beginning, I walked everywhere. Now, I run a few times a week to maintain the weight. It's a never-ending cycle but can be managed with time and effort. Good luck to you all."

• Darka...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

"The first month on saxenda I lost 9.5 lbs. This month only 2.6. I'm taking 1.8mg and have decreased appetite. (A major plus). Working out 5-7 days a week. Probably have about 25-30 lbs to lose. But I'm a little disappointed with the results this month. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!"