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

• Olea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2022

"I am just shy of a month and just upped today to 2.4 dosage. In the beginning 6 days or so I had bad nausea and some vomiting and constipation I almost stopped but just stayed in the .6 for an extra week and I have been a bit more tired but the other side effects have gone away. It has drastically curbed my appetite and I just weighed my self and I am down 12.4 pounds and feeling very good. I am making better food choices as I get full after after eating about 1/3 of what I used to, which was big portions and seconds. I have also bumped up my activity and averaging 13,000 plus steps and 100 plus active zone minutes on my Fitbit . I am happy so far and glad I didn’t pull the plug in the first week ."

• Mumof
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2022

"I’m 10 days in on saxenda, gone from 0.6mg to 1.2mg on day 7. I have 50lbs to lose and so far have lost 10lbs! I literally have no appetite. On day 6 my appetite returned a bit, like I was used to the dose, since upping it to 1.2 I’ve been feeling constantly full and a bit queasy, and have hence struggled to eat much at all. I’m going to drop back down to 0.6 for a few days as I should be eating a bit more than I am (like 1 sandwich a day!) It really does work. The only thing I would say is listen to your body, and if you don’t feel like you need to up the dose, then don’t. 10 days in and I’m still on my first pen - I bought 5, so these are going to last me ages! I’ll update again in a few weeks with how I’m getting on."

• Scrappy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2022

"This is a mixed review but in the end I will not continue on Saxzenda. I began the injection a little over a month ago, moving from 0.6 to 1.2 mgs over two weeks. I lost almost ten pounds during that time. As soon as I went to 1.8 things began to go downhill as nausea began and I had very little appetite. When I went to 2.4 I could barely eat anything I was so nauseated 24/7. In one 24 hour period it was so bad I had nothing to eat. In addition, over the last two weeks since increasing to 2.4, unbelievable constipation occurred. The most bizarre thing is that over these last two weeks when I’ve barely eaten enough to keep a bird alive I have not lost a single ounce, not one!! It makes no sense. After the misery of several days at 2.4 I backed off to 1.8 but still was horribly nauseated. I’m now trying again at 1.2. My out of pocket is over $1,400.00 per month so with these side effects I won’t refill. Still shocked that I lost nothing the last two weeks."

• ETN
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2022

"I used Saxenda for about 6 months last year. I experienced fatigue and major heartburn. I did lose my appetite at first but did not really lose weight and gave it up because of the heartburn. Also, the daily injections were hard. Sometimes it was fine but then there would be bruising that lasted for a week or 10 days."

• Kjm
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2022

"Day 10 gained 6 lb this can't be working for me ??? Followed rules religiously take pen at 5 each night in thigh no side effects nothing why have I gained weight"

• Geordie
• March 29, 2022

"Has anyone experienced severe constipation and burping I never burped before and do you think night time is better to take it I have lost 19lbs in 3 weeks"

• Maureen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

"I'm a 43 year old woman 5'6 . Originally I weighed 210 pounds. I started Saxenda 30 days ago. I now weigh 193 pounds. I am currently injecting 1.8 and still have 10 days left on that dose. Not much side effects just a little nausea. I did get diarrhea a few times after I consumed carbohydrates. I have no appetite and never thirsty so I need to remind myself to hydrate. A few times I didn't hydrate enough which led to constipation. I also try and walk 3k every evening. Getting my 10000 step in a day. It is definitely working me."

• 43uk
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2022

"I’ve been overweight for about 15 years and yo-yo’d, losing a few pounds and then putting back on. I dread warm weather and not being able to use loads of layers as my ‘comfort blanket’. I reached my heaviest during lockdown and started back on exercise and keto/low carb diet, but after 4 months I wasn’t seeing any results. I started Saxenda on the 0.6 dose. I’m happy to say, I’ve lost 6.2lbs in one week! The first 3 injections made me feel a little queasy, but I wasn’t too sick. I felt like I needed to rest up. The effects were immediate and it has just turned off cravings and snacking. I just don’t want any rubbish food anymore. It’s quite amazing really. I just haven’t thought about food that much, and I used to plan my day around shopping for food, cooking it and enjoying it! It’s what I need to help me get to a healthy BMI as I approach my mid 40s…"

• Petunia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2022

"I am a 54-year-old female that was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, high cholesterol and my blood pressure was starting to climb also. I gained a lot of weight after menopause and even more during Covid. My self-esteem was low and I was very frustrated with myself. My doctor started me on Saxenda. And what a blessing it has been. I am in my fifth week right now and have lost 11 pounds so far! My biggest side effects are constipation and occasional dizziness. Other than that, I feel great. I am on 1.2 mg still & my appetite has decreased dramatically! I can still enjoy a little chocolate and an occasional glass of wine! I’m very pleased with the results so far and wish to lose another 20 pounds. I will then have my blood work repeated to see if my A-1 C and my cholesterol are starting to drop!! Fingers crossed!"

• Jovi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2022

"I’m now on week 12 on 3 mg. Last 5 days I have very bad nausea and reflux, any same experience with this side effect on week 12?!"

• Casey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2022

"By far the worst experience I have ever had with a medication. I was only on 0.6 for 2 days and I was completely unable to keep anything down, including water! I was the most unwell I have ever been in my life. I couldn’t stand up without being sick, I got so severely dehydrated from my body not being able to keep down the water. Now I have pulled muscles in my chest and back from all the retching. No amount of weight loss could possibly make me want to endure this torture. I’ve now missed doses but where my body has been so unwell I am still unable to eat and drink properly. I really would start this medication with caution as I read all the success stories, I feel I went into it with high expectations but in reality I just spent a lot of money to be very ill and I wouldn’t want others to do the same."

• Linda...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2022

"I've been on it for a little more than 2 weeks and already I've lost 7 lbs. I eat less and am not as hungry. I'm currently at the 1.8 dose. It seems to work good for me. At least if I need to, I have room to adjust. The only side effect I had was constipation during the initial period."

• Shrin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

"I’ve been on Saxenda for 4 months & the weight loss has been steady from the start. I started at over 70kg (about 155lb) & have lost 11kg (25lb). My healthy weight is below 56kg & today I weighed 59kg. Between COVID isolations & a dislocated toe I haven’t been very active. I suffer from IBS & GERD so was worried about side effects - they weren’t terrible. 2 days after going up a dose I’d have symptoms ranging from bowel cramps, constipation & nausea but it would settle within a week. When I went up to full dose I was fine for 2 weeks and then the nausea hit bad for a day. Since then I’ve had no side effects. My appetite’s definitely decreased. I intermittent fast (16:8) & it’s been easy on Saxenda. My 20 yr old daughter has insulin resistant PCOS. She started on it 2 months ago combined with Metformin. She’s very active & has lost 7kg so far. On Metformin alone her weight didn’t budge. She now weighs 56kg & has reduced PCOS symptoms. We’re 5’1” tall"

• Karen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2022

"I started on saxenda 9 weeks ago I was 85.6 today I am 81.5 so I have only lost 4.1 kg.I have cut out all junk food carbs No soft drinks eating healthy I am really disappointed on my weight loss I have 1 repeat left don’t know if I should continue or not is it really worth it?"

• CEK
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2022

"Started on the 0.6 with no side effects. Lost 4 kilos in a week. Definitely no desire to eat. Made sure I drank lots of water. Increased my dose to 1.2 and by the next day I had the most severe diarrhoea I have ever had. I couldn’t go to work for 4 days. I have needed to stop my dosage just so I can get back to work but plan on going back on the lowest dosage tomorrow. I am hoping I can stay on this lowest dose and still loose weight. I have lost 6 kilos in 2 weeks and I intend to continue. Would love to hear back from anyone that has stayed on lowest dose and still continued to loose the weight."

• Brita
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2021

"I started at 116kgs and I have been using this drug for 2 months - down to 105kgs. What a game changer - whilst I am not really on a diet - I eat what I feel like - but way less food than normal. I didn't realise that my feeling full meter was broken and I would just continuously eat. Anyway apart for the odd tummy grumble no real side effects. Of yeah do not take magnesium laxatives - the effects of that can last a day and a half ... pen dosage I settled at 2.4 but can reduce that to 1.8 to make the script last longer - it is expensive."

• Lissa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2021

"I started using on 12/1. Lowest dosage and by Thursday I was in ER for the night. I felt lightheaded and my HBP was very high 191/82. I managed to drive to local ER and immediately seen. After taking a second HBP pill it was down to 161/67. Blood was drawn then given anxiety medication through IV. I slept all night long and woke to dr telling my husband my potassium was very low. I was release provided prescription for potassium and an anxiety. However I was very dizzy and lost, foggy brain for a week afterwards. New blood work a week later numbers were great, so I thought I would give it another try. Bad choice. By 3:00 pm, I couldn’t even walk with out falling. Very nauseous. I layer down and waited for 3 hours to feel better after taking anxiety meds. I keep reading how great it is, but not for me."

• adam
• December 9, 2021

"Saxenda does work if you like to binge eat or just cant stop eating, but please be prepared for side effects. . Just because you can eventually end up taking 3.0ml does mean you have to. Find your sweet spot I stuck to 1.2 after finding any more then that was to strong of sidea effects. . Before your first injection make sure you have your fiber and constipation supplements on hand and take daily trust me. .If you up the dose and the migraine comes with it have your nurofen plus ready and lower your dose again. This medicine works well if you introduce mild exercise or gym workouts. Good luck"

• Johnny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2021

"On 21/11/21 Have started on minimum 0.6 mg dose now moved up 1.2 mg and will go to 1.8 mg from third week. Can’t believe have lost 5 kg in 9 days. Had mild nausea in the start and constipation but that’s relieved. Appetite controlled no more craving for sugar. I am 5’ 11” and now weighing 125 kg I was about to go for bariartic surgery but my doc put me on Saxenda so glad that I heed to my doc advice. Target is too achieve my ideal BMi. Will update after end of third week."

• MLR
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 29, 2021

"I started taking Saxenda in January 2020 for weight loss. I gained 30 pounds when I went through menopause. I have a BMI of 34; had all the side effects, nausea, vomiting, severe acid reflux. Started slowly and every time I advanced my dose the symptoms worsened and then subsided. I was on Saxenda and never lost any weight. I had no appetite as I could not eat without getting sick. I tried taking it in the morning and then at night before bed thinking a different time of day would help. I achieved no weight loss and lost sleep from the acid reflux."

• Disap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2021

"Expected much more out of this medication considering the exorbitant cost involved, $1400. Losing less than 10lbs total. Don't waste your money on this product."

• Mark
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 10, 2021

"I am very happy overall with my decision to take Saxenda. I just wish I had found it sooner. Over 6 months at average 2.4mg, I lost 15kg (33 pounds). I was 100kg and now 85kg. Based in Europe. Side effects minimal, but did increase over 2.4mg. Appetite was best suppressed in fasted state and weight loss was most, I combined with intermittent fasting, and taking Saxenda 1 hour before felt hungry. Increased my fasting from 9pm to 4pm next day. Could lose 1 kg a week. I stopped after 6 months as I got the side effect of constipation. I'm not sure if others have this? How long do I take a break for before I can restart? What is max length I can take it for?"

• Nick
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2021

"I am 5' 10" and started at 232lbs. Like many people I was put on a medication that made me gain a lot of weight - over 50 lbs! I started Saxenda a week ago and I can't believe how quickly the weight is coming off. Today is day 8 and I am down 7 lbs (almost a pound a day). The first few days my stomach was upset but it went away. I also have heartburn, but tums help. I was on .06mg for 7 days and I just started 1.2mg. I will keep increasing every 7 days until I'm at 3mg. I do a high intensity workout twice a week and restrict my calorie intake to 1700 a day. I notice I am not as hungry as I use to be. I will update in a few months!"

• betty...
• November 8, 2021

"I am 6 weeks in and still on 1.2 as didn’t want to go up until I feel I need to. I have lost a whopping 18 lbs! Which is just insane as I’ve eaten what I want to and just walking for exercise. I have been lucky and not been super sick, just a bit queasy at times. It’s more that it just doesn’t make me want big portions, snacking, candy and to eat bad things. Worth noting I also stopped drinking in October. But when I finally did I barely could or wanted to. It has a been a miracle for me! It is like what I’d imagine gastric to be in a shot."

• Alice
• November 4, 2021

"I'm on week 4 of Saxenda. I'm 5'2 and 161 pounds when I started. I've had absolutely no symptoms until recently, when I started on the 2.4 dose. Just minimal sense of fullness and nausea. I have only lost 3 pounds. My appetite has decreased significantly and I have zero cravings. I'm a bit discouraged because I see how quickly most people are losing the weight, but I can't say the same. Anyone else having the same issue?"