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

• Vir...
• 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."

• Swe...
• March 7, 2021

"Started October 19, 2020. First three months, side effects were nausea and acid reflux. At about 2 months in, constipation was bad. Started eating All-Bran every morning and taking 1 FloraLax daily, and the constipation went away in two weeks. Almost 4 months in, all side effects are gone, so my body got used to the drug. Started at 201 lb, BMI 34. Now 165 lb, BMI 29. I am 62 years old and thought I could not lose weight anymore because of severe food addiction. I think this drug has helped with readjusting my metabolism. Words can never explain the pure joy I feel inside. I should have gone to see my doctor a long time ago to talk about weight loss. I used to eat all the time, even get up at night to eat. Not anymore!"

• Jac...
• March 6, 2021

"I started at 234 lbs (5’9 woman) in BMI Obese category 1. I started Nov 1st, 2020, had minimal side effects. It is now March 2021, and I am down 39 lbs!! It is amazing, I am so thankful for Saxenda!"

• Zoe...
• March 3, 2021

"I'm just over one week into using Saxenda, so far, I have lost 8 lbs in 7 days. You do need to control your calorie intake, but even on 0.6, my appetite disappeared. For the first time in years, I could leave food if I felt full. I have experienced a lot of fatigue, but my body isn't getting the sugar rushes and carbs that it's used to, so I will accept that as a side effect for now, my body needs time to adjust. The nausea was helped with ginger tea, but for me, it was minimal. Constipation can be helped with Movicol or Dulcolax (I needed it by day 4, but beware, as your digestive transit is slower, add another 6 hours to the time you think the laxatives should work!) You do need to drink a lot of water, which isn't a bad thing. I cannot praise this enough. For me, it's the boost I needed."

• DJa...
• 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 ❤️"

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2021

"No symptoms and 5 lbs lost in 4 days. I felt a little bit hungry the first day, now I don't. If I feel like eating a snack, I had a few nuts twice, and it gets rid of my hunger. I used to think about food like a smoker thinks about smoking."

• Kel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2021

"I started on Saxenda in July 2019 (5 ft 9, 90 kg) - 20 kg overweight and having tried everything to get it off. My endocrinologist put me on Saxenda. The weight started falling off after about 2 months - and by December I had lost 17 kg! I never went above 2.4 mg. Each time I increased the dose, I felt a bit nauseous for a couple of days - like mild morning sickness. I truly ate whatever I wanted - but the fact was I didn't WANT anything. I had half-size portions at family meals, the thought of fried, fatty, or sugary food made me feel gross, and I even cut down to almost no alcohol. The biggest challenge was constipation initially. Laxatives didn't work, but the cereal 'All Bran' turned out to be the solution. I stopped Saxenda in Jan 2020 and didn't gain any weight back for 4 months. After being 10 months at home during COVID eating comfort food, I did gain 8 kg and am back on Saxenda now - this time I will keep the weight off. For me, Saxenda was life-changing."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2021

"This is my 5th week on Saxenda, I have lost 19 lb, and thankfully no side effects."

• But...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2021

"I have been on Saxenda for almost one month. Previously lost 63 lbs on Contrave and a low-calorie diet between August 2020 and December 2020. Had to quit it due to severe constipation and insurance no longer covering the drug. I gained about 8 lbs back between December and early February before starting Saxenda. I have lost 10 lbs since starting Saxenda on February 4 for a grand total of 65 lbs. I’m looking to lose another 39 to reach my goal. I have had no side effects at all but didn’t find it helped my appetite until I reached the 2.4 dose this past week. Now I literally have no appetite and need to remind myself to eat. It’s really amazing."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2021

"At first, I had more negative side effects than weight loss, but after being on it for six months, I have lost 26 pounds, and it feels like it is actually working now."

• Bas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2021

"I started taking Saxenda in April 2019. I was 273 lbs, lost over 90 lbs, and am still keeping it off. It is a whole different life for me. I used to avoid going down the stairs to do laundry, but now don't even think about it. We got a 66 lb dog, and I walk him twice a day and get in 6000 to 10000 steps a day. I am very thankful to my P.A. for telling me about it. I really lost 1/3 of my weight. I have been off Saxenda for about a year now."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2021

"I've been on Saxenda for 3 months, at the 3.0 dose for about 2 months. I've lost 10 pounds. The only side effect is dry mouth. I thought I was doing pretty good. However, my doctor said I should have lost more weight, about 1-2 pounds per week, so he said it is a failure and he cannot ethically prescribe it again. Very disappointing."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2021

"Started 4 days ago and lost 10 kg!! Suppressed appetite and been drinking water. I did eat Domino's (medium pizza) spread over two days. And I thought that would mess it up, but it didn’t!! Can’t believe it. I was 77.7 kg the day I ordered and around 77.6 kg when I started. I’m now 67.2 kg!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2021

"I started using Saxenda for a very different problem than obesity. I am slightly overweight and have bulimia, which had been under control for years. When I started a new medication for my depression, I began to gain weight. No matter what I ate or didn't eat, I did not lose a single pound and was always starving. Therefore, the bulimia returned. My doctor prescribed me Saxenda to curb my hunger cravings in the evening. I'm now up to 1.8mg and inject every other day. Since then, the cravings are gone. I don't force myself to throw up anymore and am much happier. I also lost 14 pounds. I am still overweight but much happier again. I hope to stay on Saxenda on a low dose for a while. I had the usual side effects at the beginning: dry mouth, constipation, heartburn, and sulfur burps. Most of it is gone now. The dry mouth remains, but the more water I drink, the better I can use the bathroom to avoid constipation."

• Lis...
• January 2, 2021

"It helps me with less food intake and drink more water."

• Hap...
• January 2, 2021

"I started Saxenda on Oct. 15, 2020 and have easily lost 20 pounds. I have remained on the initial dose of 0.6 because any higher dosage and I was horribly nauseous and vomiting. Most notable for anyone who enjoys cocktails and wine (not to excess) is that I have almost an aversion to this. Smaller meals, no need to snack, increased walking and I feel great. 10 more pounds to go and not in any hurry. The fact that I can achieve these results at the lowest dosage also makes me happy!"

• Dai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2020

"I'm about 3.5 months in. No side effects after I hit the 3.0 dose. I take it at night before bed. Biggest problem is dry mouth. With mask-wearing, I'm not sure if it's from the meds or not, but water solves it. Usually, I'm under hydrated anyways so more water is needed. Appetite has shrunk. I don't clear my plate. Cravings are gone - it's so weird how it's a habit to go to the kitchen all the time. I was worried about the holidays, but breezed through them without feeling I lost out. I believe this medicine is helping me eat less. The habit of smaller meals is one I plan on keeping. I do a protein shake for breakfast. Usually a fruit cup or yogurt for lunch. A regular dinner. I try to get 75+ protein in me a day. I also aim for tons of water. At 3 months in, this meal plan is easy, and I never feel like I'm starving. I started at 370. Lost 15 pounds alone and started Saxenda at 355. I'm down to 322 at 3 months in. 10ish pounds a month is a good steady pace for me."

• Ind...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 20, 2020

"I had lifetime weight issues, endless docs and specialists, and eventually put on Saxenda. Lost 6.4% of total starting weight in 7 weeks. Now ten weeks in and haven't been reweighed yet, but lost 2 sizes in all clothing so far. Have had no side effects at all other than 10 days or so after starting developed a bit of reflux, which I've never had before, but cold drink and occasional Mylanta tablet removes the issue. My life has improved beyond belief thanks to this medication and what may, in my case, be a genetic condition. Yes, some people may have issues, nothing in this world is perfect, and undoubtedly some people will be unfortunate enough to suffer an unwanted side effect as noted in some reviews, but on the whole, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone that has serious weight issues, as most people like me thankfully don't have side effects."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2020

"I’ve been using this for 3 months now, and I’ve lost 16kgs so far. Sometimes it fluctuates, but generally, I’ll lose weight quite rapidly. Every time I changed the dosage, I’d have headaches all day. I do have some weeks of bad constipation, thus not losing any weight over that time, but I take medication for that. Overall, I’m happy with the results. Change of diet is definitely key. As I’m in lockdown, our gyms are closed, so I haven’t been able to do much exercise at all."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2020

"I started Saxenda on September 22nd, and I weighed myself today (September 28th) and have lost 14 pounds so far! I haven't felt any side effects so far. Tomorrow I up my dose. I think it's really helping me control my hunger and desire to eat so much."

• 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."

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2020

"I just started taking this medication on 8/25/20. I take it at night around 9 pm. I have to say I'm not hungry like I used to be. I feel full eating very little. I do have some stomach cramps but other than that I feel great. I have already lost 5.4 pounds. I will update within a couple of weeks."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2020

"I have been on Saxenda for 1 month. I was 83 kgs and now my weight is 72 kgs. In the first 3 weeks, I had too much vomiting, but now I am good. I am on dose 2.4 now and feeling great."

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2020

"On Saxenda for 5 days, still on 0.6mg dose. First day was horrible with side effect symptoms of nausea and stomach pain, but other than the first day and occasional headaches and low energy, I am fine. I am 5'7" and 190 lb, after five days I have lost 10.5 lb. I was a dieter for my life and my thyroid is underactive, hardly lose weight on a 1200-calorie diet. Now I cannot consume more than 400 calories a day."

• 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."