Saxenda for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)

• Cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2021

"I started using Saxenda on the 16th of June 2021. I started with 0.6mg for two weeks and then upped my dose to 1.2mg per day. I have lost 5.6kg (12lbs) thus far. I feel great, my appetite is almost non-existent. The only problem is that I still crave sugar during my menstrual cycle, and I am constipated. I still have 20kg (44lbs) to go, and I am hoping that the constipation and sugar cravings will dissipate soon."

• bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2019

"I had the best results with this drug ever. I have worked out and restricted calorie intake all of my life, and weight loss has been a non-stop battle. This is a miracle drug. I look great, it changed the way I look and feel."

• Lan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2019

"I started Saxenda on 3/22/19. I am 5'3", 44 years old, and my starting weight was 162.4. I work out 5-7 days per week and eat a very healthy diet. My metabolism just hasn't been working in my favor, so I reached out to my NP and got started on Saxenda. To date, I have lost 7.8 pounds in ONE WEEK!!! I do get some headaches, fatigue, and I am thirsty all the time. I had 2 days of nausea without vomiting. I find eating a rice cake with peanut butter first thing in the morning coats my stomach, and then small meals throughout the day keep the nausea away. I am very pleased with the results thus far and am looking forward to more weight shedding off. I increased my dose today to 1.2 mg. I am an RN and a huge promoter of exhausting all options first, like eating a healthy diet and exercising. Saxenda is best, in my opinion, for people who work hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle and just need a boost."

• Exo...
• March 11, 2021

"Works great, I lost 8.4 lbs in the 1st week, but at a cost. Never so sick in my life! Threw up everything but my spleen! Started out with the belching. Sounded like an old drunk. Then the bloat began. My stomach looked and felt like I swallowed a hot air balloon. Next, the diarrhea, nothing but pure liquid. At this point, I was a little concerned about becoming dehydrated. Finally, the vomiting, the violent, whatever you ate was coming out of your nose kind of vomiting. I was like, 'There is no way a medicine could make a person feel this bad!' But it can, and did! However, I still feel this could be a good weight loss solution, especially since I have high BP, and this doesn't have stimulants and is 'safer.' Reading over other reviews, some people are having great luck with it. My doctor called me in Zofran, and I'm only going to do 0.3 every other day to see if my body adjusts. If I don't see an improvement in 2 weeks, I will just accept this is not a medication for me and go another route."

• Mim...
• June 11, 2019

"I have been taking Saxenda for about a year and a half now. My out-of-pocket cost for the monthly prescription is $40. Without insurance, it was $1,400 per month (YIKES). In the first year, I lost 42 pounds, and I was very pleased! I recommend Saxenda to anyone who has tried other avenues and rebounded."

• PHB...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 7, 2019

"I started Saxenda in May of 2018. On June 1st, 2018, I had an accident that left me completely bedridden for 11 weeks. I continued the injections anyway. In the last 15 months, I've had 4 surgeries, and after each one, I was non-weight bearing for 8-10 weeks. I have lost 29 lbs. Now that number doesn't sound too encouraging for some, considering the time it took to get there. But can you imagine how much more I'll lose once I'm up and active again? People tell me I'm the only person they know who can lay around and do NOTHING for over a year and still lose weight! I'm starting some aquasize classes this week. This will be the only form of physical activity I've had for almost 16 very long months! I'm so excited to see how soon I can take off my last 31 lbs. To be continued... Good luck to you all!! (((HUGS)))"

• Blo...
• January 5, 2020

"I have been on Saxenda about a month now. I am 5 ft 6 inches and weighed 169 when I started it. I am now down to 160. It definitely does make me feel full faster and sometimes I forget to eat. But my problem was never portion control, I have an underactive thyroid and in menopause, so that’s a double whammy. I also take Metoprolol, which slows down your heart rate and makes it harder to lose weight on my own. The only side effects I have had so far are constipation, acid reflux, and sometimes a sharp pain in my stomach. I stayed on the 0.06 dose for 2 weeks and am beginning my second week of 1.8. I do notice my heart rate goes up sometimes quite a bit. I don’t feel it, but my Fitbit tells me. Sometimes it gives me cardio and peak when I’m not doing anything that’s strenuous-just walking. And I do a lot of walking because I’m a home health aide. I’ve been to my doctor, and he says I’m fine. Was just wondering if anyone experienced the same thing?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2020

"I have just been on this for 5 days and have already lost 5.5 lb. The only side effect is headaches, nothing that paracetamol will not take away. I am only on 0.6 and don't feel hungry at all, sometimes I have to force myself to eat."

• Pet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2021

"I've read through the other reviews and feel sorry for the people experiencing severe side effects. Makes me wonder if it's a result of using the maximum 3 mg dose from the start? I will say that my experience wasn't free of side effects. Started off on 0.6 mg per day. Just sipping water or thinking about food caused me to vomit violently. I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if my boots flew out of my mouth. The first two days were a struggle just to stay hydrated. Day three, I started to feel okay. I had to struggle to eat a bowl of soup. By day seven, I could eat a bowl of soup and some toast. Due to the side effects, I stayed on 0.6 for a fortnight before moving up to 1.2 mg. Now I'm on the full 3.0 mg dose with no side effects at all. I am satisfied with a bowl of cereal for breakfast, one sandwich for lunch, and 170 g of steak and a small amount of veggies for dinner would be a feast. Losing 2 kg/5 lbs per week. At week 10, lost 25 kg/55 lbs."

• Elf...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 1, 2019

"I have been on Saxenda for 14 months. I've lost 68 pounds. I'm at a major plateau. I continue to exercise, but no budge. I'm at the highest dose. I have a very supportive spouse and friend who've been there. My granddaughters are so proud of me and brag. They think 'Mama' dresses cool now, since weight loss, and I'm looking younger. Any suggestions on how to jumpstart my weight loss would be awesome."

• BHa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2018

"I said I’d update as I continue on this medication. I started on October 26th at 287 lbs and have now dropped to 269.8 lbs as I approach the 5-week mark. 17 lbs down in almost 5 weeks is definitely nothing to scoff at! I’m on the max dose now, 3 ml, and all the nausea and other side effects have disappeared as well. I hope this helps other individuals seeking a non-invasive option to assist in weight loss. It’s not been easy, but using this medication combined with MyFitnessPal to keep track of calories and make better choices has been key for me."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2019

"I started the pen in late January. I’m a mom of two (19 months and 3-year-old) so I rarely have time to exercise. I started this with low expectations, but it has been amazing. You will have no appetite, but you will have nausea and headaches at first. This is your body’s way of telling you it needs fuel. Try eating small snacks during the day. You basically have to force yourself to eat something. I found that eating about every 3-4 hours (almonds, fruits, yogurt) will stop the nausea and headaches. Drink plenty of water because you will get dehydrated. I had horrible sulfur burps and heartburn for a couple of days. Nothing a little Pepto couldn’t cure. I’m on the 2.4 dosage and have lost 15 lbs in one month. I’m going to try to start walking more once the weather permits. I started at 238 lbs. My goal is to be under 200."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2019

"I have been taking Saxenda since August 14, 2019. Overall, I’m very pleased with the results. I needed to lose 80 pounds. I weighed in today for the first time since starting. I’ve lost about 20 pounds! Yay!!! My appetite has drastically reduced. I was so hungry all the time before! However, the fatigue and indigestion were pretty bad at the higher dose. My PCP said I can lower the dose. I find 1.8 works best for me, for now. I can increase later if I can tolerate it. I find small meals 4 times a day work best for me. Best of luck to all of you!"

• JFa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2019

"I have been on Saxenda for 3 weeks, and I am also coupling it with a medically supervised Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD), which is low carb and low fat. I am consuming about 800 - 1,000 calories a day and am seeing good results. I have lost 13 lbs in 3 weeks and have started to work out. I have had no side effects to date. I take my Saxenda at night, so if there are side effects, I can be sleeping through them. I am not hungry and when I eat, I get very full fast. I am happy with the progress thus far and would recommend Saxenda to anyone who has substantial weight to lose. Pro tip: Don't eat carbs; get on a low carb/keto diet."

• Mol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2015

"9/28/15. I lost 10 pounds the first week, after 7 weeks 21 pounds total. (320 to 299). My problem really hasn't been eating too much, it has always been lack of energy and exercise. I have more energy and have picked up the pace. I take the stairs instead of the elevator at work. Small things, but it's been successful so far. I don't crave food anymore. I really have to make myself eat. 12/23/15 - Update. Down to 288 (32 pounds in 12 weeks). 1 to 2 pounds each week now. When I drink protein shakes for breakfast, I lose more that week. The protein is vital. Eating low-carb and high-protein seems to work best for me."

• Suc...
• June 26, 2019

"I started Saxenda on 6/1/2019. I was gastric sleeved in 2012 and have gained back a lot of weight. Was drinking pop, not eating slowly, lots of carbs, etc. I have gone back to eating how I ate after surgery. My doctor told me to eat 1,100 calories and now I have problems getting 700 calories a day. I eat dense protein and drink decaffeinated tea. I am down 18 lbs. I am up to 2.4 ml a day. Only side effects have been headaches this week, not sure if it is the medicine or not, could be the weather. If I eat quickly or eat junk, then I feel nauseated, so I stay away from them. As long as I am eating high protein, I am not hungry. I have not started exercising and am fatigued, but I know it is because I am not eating a lot. Probably need to supplement with 1 or 2 protein shakes a day to get a little more energy. I am very pleased with the help this medication is giving me. It is all about changing your bad habits and when I follow good habits I feel good, and when I don't I pay for it."

• Hig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2020

"Started on Saxenda after a lengthy prior auth process. Right away, I had dizziness and vertigo, plus mild nausea. When I finally titrated to the 3.0 dosage, I had not only dizziness and vertigo but also nausea and vomiting, and headache. Meanwhile, I have lost 15 lbs. It really seems to control the hunger. However, I just couldn't live with the side effects. So I discontinued the drug. I am hoping that the weight loss will 'spur' me on to continue with healthy choices and that I can keep up the weight loss."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2017

"I have been on Saxenda since September. It is now the beginning of January and I have lost 32 lbs. I experienced a lot of nausea in the beginning, however, I stuck it out. Currently, I am at 3.0 dose and feel amazing! I started at 216 lbs and now weigh in at 184 lbs."

• 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!"

• Msp...
• July 12, 2016

"I have been taking Saxenda for a month, and today I weighed in. I'm happy to report that I've lost a total of 26 pounds. This medicine is excellent! I put myself on 1350 calories a day, but I have to force myself to eat at least 700 calories a day. I give myself the shot at night because I was told I would have less nausea during the day. It used to make me very tired during the day, but now I barely have any side effects besides the dry mouth. Finally, something that works for me..."

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 15, 2017

"I wanted to share my good news. I stopped my Saxenda about three weeks ago. I was on it for about 14 months. The doctor thought I was ready to go it alone. I started at 250 lbs, and I am 198 as we speak. My goal is 180. I have a protein shake each morning for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and a one-plate-size dish for dinner. The key is portion control. Eat small, sensible meals each time, and you will be okay. Now I have to get to the gym. Good luck to all!"

• Can...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2018

"I figured it would be time to post my review! I've been using Saxenda since December, and now it’s almost June! No big side effects except for a lot of fatigue in the first few weeks and constipation. I would highly recommend this to people who are in need of a healthy weight loss track! My starting weight was 215 pounds, and my weight now is 179 lb! I’m super happy with my results. Just remember, nothing happens overnight, and exercise is a must! Don’t listen to all the bad reviews because everyone’s body and results are different. I am so super happy I took the chance and didn’t listen to everything I read online. Take it for a few weeks and only let your decision reflect how the medicine actually affects you. Your doctor will guide you along the way, and if it’s not for you, there are so many other options out there. Good luck! I have another 21 pounds to go, but so far I am very happy with my results."

• IAM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2020

"I have been using Saxenda for 7 weeks now. I am at the full dose of 3.0 mg daily. I started experiencing terrible constipation, something I've struggled with all my life. So, double dose laxative and started on every other day using the Saxenda. This seems to be working. I'm down 11 lbs, which I'm happy with, was hoping for more, but slow and steady is okay, too. So far, the only side effect is the constipation."

• Zoe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2020

"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."

• PCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2020

"For obesity, I use Saxenda for the first time Sunday 05/04/20 @ 7 am. 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 helped. After an hour of feeling so bad, my dizziness was gone, but my headache was not. Around 8 pm, I started feeling the dizziness again. That really scared me because so many hours had passed. I got so scared I called my doctor. He told me to stop it, not use it again. Side effects were super bad."