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

• Kathe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2023

"I'm 60 years old and struggled with weight all my life. I'm on Saxenda for 5 days and I'm down 2.5 lbs. I can't believe that I don't feel hungry and realize now how much I was overeating. No side effects but I'm anxious about increasing the dose. I'm a nurse so I'm thinking of splitting the higher doses and taking it morning and evening to see if that will ease any nausea. Not sure if it will work but I'm going to give it a try. Hope this helps."

• Cobb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2023

"I've struggled to lose weight for years. Having a miscarriage at 48, then menopause, also had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), (mini-stroke), so energy levels dropped. Achilles injury which has plagued me for years, and now knee pain so I needed to lose weight to help my joint pain but have had no luck. I tried stomach balloon which didn’t work for me as you still need to have restraint with food intake or you just put the weight back on. I’m a comfort eater so I put it right back on and more I considered surgery but they wanted me to lose weight first. After trying so many different drugs and supplements, my doctor finally suggested Saxenda. I’ve only been taking it for 10 days and I’ve already lost 3 kgs (6.5 pounds)! It’s so easy to inject yourself, don’t even feel it. Feel slightly nauseous for a couple of hours after, that’s all. Don’t feel hungry so not struggling at all. I’m eating so much less and see the weight dropping every day, I tend to make better choices and don’t feel deprived at all"

• Sabine
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2023

"Started one week ago and lost 7lb already. I’m 5’2” and my starting weight was 225lb. Didn’t experience any side effects with the low dosages. Yesterday I increased my doses and experienced some very mild nausea. Overall I’m feeling great and happy that this product helps me finally get back to a healthier weight."

• Jill
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2023

"Honesty I never thought I would stop thinking about food or eating so much. I have a terrible food addiction and suffer terrible bowel and ingestion issues because I eat too much. I have only just started this treatment but I am no longer eating every 2 hours and I don't have any discomfort with my belly. I craved bread and sugar all the time before starting Saxenda. I cannot wait to lose weight and start this new journey."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2023

"Started Saxenda 6 days ago. I have noticed only one day of mild nausea and a couple of dizzy spells so far but that is it. Decided to up my dose a couple of days earlier due to no side effects so this is my second day on 1.2. I have not weighed myself yet and have no intention to do so. I am feeling less hungry though, or not hungry at all. But when I eat, I can still eat my dinner quite easily but I’ve noticed I am slower at eating and don’t quite finish the plate of my usual pre-Saxenda portion size. I am now 51 years old and have been perimenopausal since 44 years old, and have been on antidepressant meds for over 15 years, and the weight has just been creeping up and up. Having been overweight by 2 stones most of my adult life, that has crept up to 4 stones without increasing what I eat or when and dieting on and off constantly, so I’ve turned to Saxenda as I can only seem to manage to lose and regain the same 7 pounds for the last two years. I will let you know how I get on."

• Chris...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2023

"hello, I started taking this on 1/29/2023 and have not lost a pound. My doctor put me on it cause I've been working out for 2 months and have not lost any weight. I started on 1/29 and as of 2/26, I have been at the max of 3. The only thing I am feeling is stomach cramping at night when I lay down, enough so that it does wake me up while I am sleeping. I have just started fasting and not eating dinner or anything at night to see if that would help. Seems like that is the only way I can lose a stupid pound. I just wonder if because I am technically obese but not over 200 is why it's not working? Oh, and I forgot to say the obvious, I don't think it really curbs my appetite. Just frustrated and looking for any advice."

• Maj
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2023

"I am on day three of Saxenda. I started taking it as I work from home and my snacking over the last two years has resulted in around a 24 lb weight gain that was making me miserable. I’m 50 years old and losing weight while also in perimenopause has been challenging. I just hope this doesn’t make peri-menopause worse. I eat healthy meals but eating biscuits and crisps when everyone is out was more a habit that developed and needed breaking which I hope will now happen. I’ve not snacked or wanted to snack in three days and have not even thought about food as I’m drinking so much water. I’ve got nausea but it’s manageable. I’ve not felt hungry and had to force myself to eat. The only thing I am keeping an eye on is constipation and a bit of acid reflux which I had yesterday which I don’t normally get. My thought pattern is to use the pen to kickstart me into breaking the snacking habit and not buy another pen or at least use one until I’m confident I can do it with my own willpower."

• dkidd
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2023

"So far it works great! However, do not exceed the work up to the period. I followed it and still had to back off a while longer because of the stated side effects. I cannot believe the drop in food. I get full much faster. For instance, I used to eat a double meat 12-inch sub sandwich with room for dessert. Currently, I have a hard time with only a 6-inch. I HATE needles, but surprisingly have very little pain, and are very easy to use. Have lost about 24 lbs in 3 months!!"

• hariett
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2023

"I was on Saxenda for 5 weeks and had very bad side effects. The worst being constipation and not having a bowel movement for a week. Despite eating a lot less and drinking lots of water. It meant I couldn't exercise and eat my usual salads/fruit etc. I could only face bread or dry crackers. When I did more research and realised the weight comes back on after stopping it, I have decided I'd much rather exercise and fuel my body with healthy food. It's concerning people literally starve themselves on the medication."

• JAG
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2023

"I’m 47 years old. After four weeks of daily injections and have lost 14 lbs with minimal side effects. I had burping and heartburn in the first 2 weeks and fatigue lately but well worth it. Feeling much better overall and pleased with the initial weight loss."

• Hatsu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 2, 2023

"Weight has been a struggle for me for most of my life, so I was excited to give Saxenda a try. Over the year I was on it, I lost 50 pounds, but the "cost" of it wasn't worth it. Around 3 months in, I developed night sweats but I had no idea the havoc it was taking on my hormones. Several months later I realized my libido was completely gone. Not just decreased significantly, but completely gone, along with my ability to get aroused. Also, my depression got worse, and I had absolutely no energy. I don't even recognize myself anymore. I've been off Saxenda for 4 months now and none of those issues have been resolved. I didn't start any other new medications, and the other medications I was taking I'd been on for years without any issues. I'm certain that these are just the side effects I suffered from using Saxenda. So, it's great for weigh loss because it definitely decreases appetite, but I feel like I don't have a life worth living anymore now."

• Weigh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2023

"I started Saxenda on January 29th, I weighed 229.8 pounds. Today, March 2, I am down 18 pounds. I have no nausea but I drink a ton of water because my mouth is dry. I have no appetite but make myself eat 3 meals a day and have a snack. Usually an apple or berries. I love white wine but I don’t have a desire to drink it anymore. I feel lighter and healthier and I’m only a month in. This medication is wonderful! I will be 61 later this month."

• Chris...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2023

"My nurse practitioner gave me Saxenda because I have been working out and not seeing results. I am 4 weeks in and still no results. I guess I'm just supposed to be fat forever. I don't think I eat that much and everyone says I work out enough. I recently stopped eating dinner and noticed that this is the only time I can lose a pound. I mean a pound!!! It's not fair. I'm not trying to win a beauty contest, I just wanna be healthy because heart disease and diabetes run in my family. I have two beautiful grandyums I need to stick around for!!! Can anyone make any suggestions??? THX!!! P.S. oh, and these headaches just won't go away!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2023

"I have been using Saxenda for 4 weeks now and have lost 5.2 kgs, I have just now gone onto 3.0m, nausea has been bad when I wake up, I take medication at about 6pm at night, I’m very happy with results as I’ve had it hard to shift more than a couple of kgs over the last few years, I’m feeling more confident and more comfortable in my clothes, I’m eating a lot less but just not feeling hungry, the nausea is definitely worth it, seeing results quickly helps stay on track and see the end goal in site."

• kazzaw
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2023

"Feeling desperate, so had to try this, so for my own experience so far, I'm week 5, on the 3mg dose, and have lost 11kg so far. Only now I am experiencing some mild nausea at the early hours of the morning. Hoping that settles. So far, it's taken away all my addictive behavior, stopped the afternoon/evening eating, the sugar, and even anything greasy, all cravings have gone including my coffee addiction. I'm not drinking coffee anymore and don't need it. That's huge for me. Will continue and see how it goes."

• Barb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2023

"I’ve been on Saxenda for two months, and lost 25 pounds. The only side effects are a little nausea on the day of increase and some constipation. I’ve tried so many diets and failed—I’m overjoyed to finally be in control of my appetite and my life."

• Beware
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2022

"This medication caused me to have severe pancreatitis and I almost died now I have a paralyzed stomach"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2022

"I’ve been on Saxenda for 5 weeks now. I have so far lost 3 kilos. And this I believe is due to the constant nausea I have been having on a daily basis. I’ve also had the worst headaches since starting Saxenda that just don’t go away. My cravings have disappeared. And so has my appetite. I eat a 1/4 of what I used too. I’m currently on 2.4 mg and have stayed on this dosage for a 2nd week hoping that the headaches would ease. But unfortunately that hasn’t happened. So far I’m disappointed that I haven’t lost more weight. And am wondering if this is all worth it."

• Happy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2022

"I have been on saxenda for almost 11 weeks. I started at 113kg and I'm now 95kg. Close to 20 kg lost in just under 11 weeks. Very happy. I feel so much better, more energy and no need to eat all the time. My aim is to loose another 20kg (to get to 75kg and be in the healthy weight range) From the first day I noticed how much less I needed to eat. I eat a small breakfast, 1 sandwich for lunch and a small dinner. I don't need to snack in between. To begin with I lost weight very easily. (The first 10kg or so) after that it has slowed down to be just under a kg a week. I do try to do a decent walk twice a week - around an hour each time. But I'm not doing anything crazy with exercise. The downside (being in Australia) is that it is an out of pocket expense when purchased for weight loss - $380 for 5 pens. Being on a dose of 1.8 this last for around 50 days. I'm hoping I will only need to be on the medicine for another 6 months before hitting my goal weight."

• Gen_X...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2022

"My experience with Saxenda was mixed. There were some good things and some not so good things. My first attempt with Saxenda lasted about three weeks. My water intake increased and my sweet tooth disappeared, most food was unappealing. My appetite disappeared--completely. I experienced lots of heartburn and nausea. Three weeks in that became hyper-emesis, I vomited multiple times after every meal. I woke up in the night and vomited. I passed out while at my local dog park. The good things, I lost 22 pounds. I became more physically active and my impulse eating has decreased. I'd recommend Saxenda to others. I would recommend that prescribers offer more support and contact to people taking Saxenda."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2022

"For many years I struggled with excess weight, but it was insanely hard. With Saxenda, without much effort, in a couple of months I lost 12 kg! It's incredible! People around noticed that I lost weight and got prettier! Feeling great and in good spirits!"

• Irina
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2022

"I lost 10 lbs during the first month of taking Saxenda. After 4 weeks of use it stopped working and the appetite is increasing again on the highest dose."

• Heather
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2022

"After being unable to lose weight on my own numerous times, trying many different methods, and different prescribed pills my doctor settled on Saxenda 3mg daily after following increase amounts. I was at a starting weight of 395lbs and within 5 months came down to 365lbs it was awesome! But, my insurance said it wasn’t enough for them and canceled it on me. After stopping the medication my body went crazy. Extreme hunger even if I already ate, irritability, exhausted all the time, overly thirsty. Whatever balance Saxenda gave me daily was ripped away just as quickly. It’s extremely frustrating and I’m worried to put back on the weight I lost. Maybe I didn’t do what I needed to properly, but just be warned the effects will only last as long as the med does."

• Austr...
• September 24, 2022

"I had a great first week on .06. Suppressed appetite able to eat healthy and stock to protein diet. With salad and fruit. No nausea. Took at night . Lost 1.5kg Started 1.2 does second week. Not great result. Excessive burning, diarrhoea, abdomen pain and tenderness tired and unable to stick to healthy diet due to diarrhoea. Going back to. .06 does. Afraid of Pancreatitis as my mum just got over this from Metforma."

• Ellie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2022

"Week one -9lb loss. No side effects apart from tired"