Saxenda for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)

• Car...
• July 1, 2021

"Ok, I am so excited! Started taking Saxenda injections for almost 4 weeks now. I am down 20 lbs. However, I am still at the lowest dose, and OMG (this is going to be TMI), I got the worst, I mean the worst, explosive diarrhea ever! Every 10-15 minutes, I barely made it to the bathroom. My appetite was non-existent, and other than the severe side effect, I would recommend this to anyone who wants to lose weight. Imodium and Metamucil help greatly, and I will continue with my 30 lb more weight journey. I hope those won’t be put off by my experience, it’s just that it is my experience. My reaction was a very severe one, but it is controlled."

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2021

"I have taken Saxenda for a month and lost 10kg, so I am really happy. I have felt nauseous a lot of the time but not so bad that I can’t continue. I’ve had some dizziness but the benefit of losing weight outweighs the side effects."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2021

"I started using Saxenda on June 2. I am 43 years old and my starting weight was 87.8 kg. My height is 172 cm and I’m very athletic. For the past two years, my weight started to slowly escalate from 73 kg to 87.8 kg. I’m not sure if that is due to hypothyroidism or age, but in either case I wasn’t very happy because no matter how much I was working out or dieting, my weight would increase. My doctor recommended Saxenda and honestly, it’s been the best thing that ever happened to me. I just started my 1.2 dose and to date I have lost 4 kg (9 days). My appetite decreased dramatically, I basically drink lots of fluids (juice and water) and bread is strictly out of the menu… I don’t crave it at all! I hope to get back to my ideal weight (70 kg). I can’t wait to get my old body back ❤️. I will post another update soon."

• lbd...
• June 3, 2021

"I am currently in week 3. I have lost 14 pounds. The side effects have been minimal, and are a little stronger on a day that I increase dosage. The notable side effects are a light nausea when it is time to eat, or after a meal in which I have eaten more than I should. I am incredibly pleased with the results of this medication. I feel good, and my stamina for exercise has increased. My blood pressure has dropped significantly, so my doctor and I reduced my blood pressure medication by half. My cravings for sugar are non-existent. I carefully consider what I am eating. I try to get in fruits and vegetables, but if there is pizza at my house, I just eat a few bites. I encourage anyone who needs this medicine to try it!! Giving yourself an injection is actually easy. The needle is so small, you barely feel it. I don't write reviews normally, but I feel very strongly about this option for weight loss."

• Man...
• May 16, 2021

"I started 2 weeks ago, and I've lost 14 lbs already. It helps with my portions and cravings. I have tried so many ways to lose weight, and this has been the best way thus far!"

• ast...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2021

"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."

• Fer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2021

"I'm only on day 3 of Saxenda and have lost 3 lb. I'm getting headaches and a dry mouth, but nothing I can't cope with. I only seem to be able to eat around lunchtime. I can't explain it, when my meal is in front of me, I don't feel full or bloated - I just can't eat any more than half of a small portion. I haven't had that empty, sickly feeling from not eating enough and haven't snacked or felt the urge to snack at all."

• Fay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2021

"I am just starting week 6, and down 10 lbs. This hasn't been a rush, and I am way less than I have ever been. Not on the full dose as of yet, at 2.4 and 4 clicks. It is shocking how much of an effect it can have on you. If I eat too late, I wake up with horrible acid reflux. I attempted 3 ml, and the headache I got was next level... not migraine level, but not fun and wasn't quelled by meds. I love this drug, I know my loss is slower than many others, but I am working out more and harder and loving how I am feeling. Down 4 inches on my body as well... heck yes!!!"

• CMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2021

"I got samples from my PC and started using Saxenda in November 2020 through January 2021. It helped me greatly with food control. Most food just didn't taste good, or I just wasn't that hungry and only ate a few bites. It also helped me avoid sweets altogether, even through the holidays! I just didn't want it. Saxenda increased my metabolism and my overall well-being. After 3 months, I had lost 15 pounds, so I stopped the injections. I still continued to eat better and exercise and have now lost another 5 pounds in the last couple of months. I am very happy with how Saxenda worked for me. Although my insurance did not cover this medication and would have been $1,500 a box if my PC did not provide samples."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2021

"I have been on Saxenda for two months. As of this morning, I have lost 23.6 pounds, 10% of my old body weight. I experienced mild nausea at the very beginning and some constipation along the way. But all very manageable. I am very happy with this medicine."

• Go ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2021

"Finishing week 10 and am down 21 pounds. Very happy with Saxenda. Went up to 2.4, which helped with hunger that arose at week 8. Also started getting itchy welts at the injection site when I increased. Tried stomach and thighs for injection. Just switched to my upper arm, and it seems to be better. Eating healthier and a lot less. Doing lots of yard work for exercise. Still have a long way to go, but I’m very optimistic because of Saxenda."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2021

"I started Saxenda 4 days ago, miracle because I started at 167.4 lb and I'm now at 164 lb. I'm 46 years old, no exercise yet, 2 meals a day, I eat meat once a day, small portion. My dose is 0.6, my doctor got me 3 pens free, is very expensive (1800 US, 400 Canada, 200 Mexico dollars any country)."

• Pov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2021

"I'm on my 19th day. I have been on 1.2 now for 3 days. I stayed on 0.6 while the nausea settled a bit. I am having some nausea still, but have only recently increased the drug dose. The 2nd night I woke up at 2 am and threw up, that was the only time, though. The ongoing nausea comes and goes, but mainly when I think about food, which isn't often these days. I'm not craving anything at all, and meat is a little off-putting. Anything like bread or chips (carb stuff like that) is totally off the menu, and I'm enjoying fruit. Having some constipation, but I need to drink much more water, that will fix that little issue. I am active, but not overly... maybe walking 3-4 times a week for 20 minutes... and doing stuff around the house daily. I'm 62, and in 19 days, I have lost 7kgs (15 pounds)."

• Ton...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2021

"Started March 24th at 184.9, as of this morning, down to 171. I have leptin resistance, and before this medicine, I stayed hungry all the time. Now I have to make myself eat. I am currently on 1.8 mg daily, and unless things change, I don’t plan on increasing."

• Rya...
• April 14, 2021

"Zero side effects. I managed to go to 3 mg pretty quickly as I had no side effects, and it curbs my hunger. I don't eat as much. It makes you more like fasting because I'm not hungry all day. Then night time, I have my dinner, then something else later at night. Highly recommended. Doesn't hurt at all."

• Ton...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2021

"I started March 24th at 184.9 lb, as of today, I am 174 lb. No side effects at all, and there are times I have to remember to eat. I have leptin resistance bad and stayed hungry all the time. This drug is wonderful!"

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2021

"After 3 weeks I’m down 12 lbs and increasing the dose each week, to now at the 2.4 mg dosage. Will talk to my Dr. about staying on this dose for a while rather than increase to highest (3.0) as I’d hate to top out so early and see results also top out. I had slight nausea the first day after a dose increase, but other than that no side effects, and some changes in bowel function but nothing terrible. Very happy with results so far and can’t wait to see further results."

• Fay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

"This is magic. I am only down 6 lbs in 2 weeks, however, my body is feeling different. I am so much fuller with smaller amounts of food. I do find that I can eat a teeeeeeny bit more when I dose up. At 1.8 as of tonight, which blows my mind. Slight nausea, not too bad. Indigestion like crazy, though (get Tums for inside and peppermint oil for outside)."

• Eri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2021

"I’ve been on Saxenda since 1/5/21 and I have lost 40 pounds in two months! This is a miracle drug! I’ve been trying to lose weight for years now because I gained SO much weight in college. You can say I definitely gained the “freshman 50.” Once I graduated college in 2013, I tried every kind of diet from WW to Jenny Craig to diet shakes, and that never worked. My mom told me about this injection, and it’s honestly changed my life! I definitely recommend this injection if you have a really hard time losing weight. I will say you definitely need to exercise for 30 minutes at least twice a week, but you don’t have to do more than that. I am so happy and feel so great! I wish you all the best of luck, you won’t regret it!!!!"

• She...
• April 2, 2021

"Have been on Saxenda for 1 week. So good so far, have lost 3 kgs and no side effects whatsoever. Totally recommend it."

• Bus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2021

"I have been on Saxenda for only 1 week now, obviously on starting dose 0.6. It's been great-loss of appetite, no nausea (knock on wood), and I have already lost 3 kg. The only symptom is dry mouth, which isn't a bad thing-it makes me drink water. I haven't told anybody I'm taking it to see if they notice a difference. I am not sure if I will increase the dose yet, as I don't want to lose weight too fast, so I might stay on the starting dose for another week to see if I need to increase. Definitely a big thumbs up from me."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2021

"First week down, I'm down 3 lbs. I originally was not happy about that, but I can feel the difference. I have started to monitor my food on MFP to make sure I am doing it right and up the dose tonight. The first few days, I was pretty nauseous, woke up with heartburn in the middle of the night (injection at night), which was resolved with some peppermint oil. I have been eating between 1200-1500 calories a day, and I find that if I cheat (for experimentation) and have a piece of chocolate, then I'm uncomfortably full for what feels like hours. Make sure you stop eating your meal when you feel the slightest bit of no longer hungry. I read somewhere on here that Saxenda is like weight loss surgery in an injection... I couldn't agree more. I will keep updating!"

• FSU...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2021

"End of week 3 and lost 8 pounds. Life changer in controlling appetite. No side effects except constipation during week three, which resolved quickly with fiber. Also, dry mouth, but gum helps. The needle doesn’t hurt. Highly recommend if you have a lot of weight to lose."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2021

"This is my third week on the medication, and I'm down 11 lbs - a miracle for me! Starting weight was 198 lbs at 5'7, and with PCOS, weight loss has been difficult before Saxenda. I no longer crave sugar, and I'm finally that person who can have a square of chocolate and put the rest in the fridge! I haven't cut out any food groups, but it's been a godsend for portion control - I'm simply not hungry. I've only just upped my dose to 1.2 and was on the min dose of 0.6 for 2.5 weeks. I don't think I'll go any higher. Side effects have been constipation and some heartburn, but the positives massively outweigh this. My goal now is to focus on healthy eating, as when I come off, I don't want to be craving sugar, etc. Wish I'd found this sooner!"

• Nau...
• March 20, 2021

"Absolutely fab, been on this 7 days with a total loss of appetite."