Saxenda and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Mar...
• December 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Male, 6 ft, 240 lbs. Started on 0.6 mg 3 days ago: 1st day no appetite, slight nausea, slight headache, burping, acid regurgitation, tired, ate 1800 calories (normally struggle to keep to 2000). 2nd day, more nausea, more headache, ate only 1500 cals. Distaste for food. Tired. 3rd day, very nauseous, bad headache & muscle pain in neck/shoulder, pain in gallbladder, ate 1300 cals reluctantly. That night (last night) I felt very sick, bowels purged contents (but not diarrhea), moaning with pain & nausea, dry retching. Today (day 4) will go off this drug and only use 0.6 mg every 3 days. This is not advised by the manufacturer but may work for me. Will update later."

• Ema...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This was a really bad experience. Took Saxenda for 3 days, only a dose of 0.6, and ended up with side effects of severe nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, stomach ache, headache. Could not even drink water due to severe nausea, got dehydrated. Stopped the drug, and the side effects lasted for 5 more days! Would never recommend this drug to anyone."

• Dam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After a few weeks on Saxenda, despite using a laxative, I became more and more nauseous; pain in the lower left abdomen became quite severe, resulting in a CT scan at ER, which found me to (now) have diverticulosis and fatty liver. The night of the ER visit, I vomited up food from days ago! This is one dangerous drug. I was given samples by my doctor to help me lose weight - I feel like I nearly died. I'm still reeling, two weeks off it. Beware."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "2 days in on 0.6 mg and the nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, diarrhea, sulfuric burps have hit me hard. My stomach was so painful last night that I’ve decided to discontinue. It feels like it is bad for my body. You may be someone who doesn’t suffer from the severe side effects, but I did, and it was horrendous. An expensive mistake."

• Sun...
• September 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking Saxenda for 2 weeks and am on 1.8mg, going up to 2.4 today. Down 5 pounds! Goal is to lose 30 more. It has greatly reduced my appetite and any cravings. Few side effects: dehydrated, vomited once, nauseous here and there. I inject in the evening. Bought needles quite inexpensively off Amazon. My insurance won't pay for it, so I ordered it from a reputable Canadian pharmacy. I have hypothyroidism and am menopausal, so losing weight is very hard. I have high hopes Saxenda will work for me!"

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Discontinued after taking for 4 weeks, the side effects are unbearable. Nauseated almost daily, multiple episodes of vomiting, and horrible diarrhea. I have lost approximately 10 pounds, however, the side effects are definitely not worth taking."

• App...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I went to my doctor yesterday morning to receive my first month of Saxenda. She gave me the first injection to show me how it was done. I got the full 3-dose straight away. Three hours later, I was throwing up every half hour until nine the next morning when my friend picked up a script for nausea from my doctors. I have relatives arriving from the UK in 2 days. I told my doctor I will try again on the proper 0.06 dose when they leave in 3 weeks, but honestly, it was the sickest I have ever felt. Could not even get out of bed to cook dinner for family or kids to school. Thank God for friends."

• BBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started using the pen 2 days ago. I’ve already lost 4 lbs, which I can’t believe! No craving or appetite. Having to remind myself to eat, little amounts and no junk foods! I’m quite active, I train 4-5 times a week, so looking forward to seeing my results. I have had nausea and vomited, but today I was fine. Definitely glad I started this."

• Pun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 27, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "UPDATE - started on May 29th. I am currently taking 3.0 once a day. I have lost almost 30 lbs! Still not hungry, but I am experiencing more nausea and vomiting. Doing no exercise currently, but my doctor says I will lose more weight if I do, so planning to add exercise in the new year! Good luck in 2018, everyone! :)"

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on Tues., July 25th. 46 years old, 5'6", starting weight 201 lbs. Starting dose 0.6. Was still hungry and craving sugars and bad snacks. Upped dosage for the second week to 1.2. Day 3 of 1.2 mg, huge headache with nausea/vomiting. Had to come home from work. On Monday, I tweaked my neck backing up a trailer at the boat launch. So, I'm attributing the vertigo and nausea to that? I went for a chiropractic adjustment today for my neck. I guess we'll see if that is the cause of my nausea. Could be the drug, could be the tweak? Since I've upped the dose to 1.2, I'm not hungry at all and nothing seems to be appetizing. Forcing myself to eat something. The 'off switch' in my brain to tell me when I'm full finally works!!!!"

• Pey...
• August 15, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've read almost every comment on this medicine. How can anyone eat while taking this medication? The smell or even looking at food makes me want to die. I started this medication back in June 2017, I've lost 20 lbs, although I'm on and off. The nausea is ridiculous. I can't even drink water when taking this medicine. I puke everything up. I cannot increase my dose from 1.2 mg, I tried and the nausea was intolerable. Even at 1.2 mg, I feel sick. I purchased the medicine, went to see my doctor, told her I paid for it, and she gave me five additional pens. My goal is to get down to 150 lbs, I'm hoping that the nausea will go away. So far, it has not."

• 50...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda last Friday, with only a mild headache and fatigue being my side effects. Unfortunately, that changed on Monday. I work 50+ hours a week, so the loss of appetite is not a hindrance; however, I found that if I ate any more than a small protein bar or drink anything other than water, the results are not good. Vomiting and diarrhea, lasting most of the next day, and abdominal cramping join the list after any type of food. I hope others have a better result, but my doctor and I agree this is not right for me."

• Dam...
• October 23, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this for DM. My doctor says it will help with weight loss as well. When I increased to 2.4, I had serious vomiting and couldn't eat at all, no appetite. I found that when I gradually increase and don't stop taking it, I am able to tolerate it without any nausea or vomiting. The only problem is serious heartburn at night. And yes, I did see a decrease in my weight."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Please, if you suffer from migraines, do not take this medication. I only used one dose of an injection, and I’ve been violently ill for the last 24 hours with a severe migraine and throwing up constantly. I know the side effects are different for everyone, but I wish I had listened to the people on here with migraines who said don’t do it. It’s taught me a very big lesson that if you need to put a pill in your mouth or inject yourself to lose weight, don’t bother. I’m going to go back to doing it the hard way, but without feeling absolutely wretched."

• He-...
• March 8, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took two doses of Saxenda. The first day was great! By the second day, I was so sick I couldn't move. I threw up for 20 straight hours. I thought I was dying. I was really hoping this would work for me, but after that experience, I am very apprehensive to take it again. I did lose 5 lbs vomiting. :("

• Ecr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda November 22nd, and I’m down 13 pounds, but I am miserable. I wish I was one of the lucky ones that only experienced a little bit of nausea. I have had constant severe diarrhea and vomiting with each dose increase. I am on 3.0 now, and I am praying my body will adjust. If not, the diarrhea is so severe I won’t be able to continue the medicine. :("

• Aus...
• August 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost 10 kg my first month, and I still have 20 kg to go. I know that I wouldn't be able to lose the weight without Saxenda. My only concern is that I feel something in my stomach, and I don't know what it is. I think it is hunger, but I try to avoid it and drink fluids. I know eating or drinking too much will make me sick. I have vomited a couple of times now, so I take it really easy. Just wish the constant stomach feeling would go away. I recommend this to anyone who needs a jump-start or nothing seems to work for them."

• Laa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on it for 4-5 weeks. Been experiencing heartburn and acidity around the 3rd week till now. I can’t sleep from being nauseated all the time. Woke up vomiting twice. I get stomach aches almost all the time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Awful! Took Saxenda for 4 days. The side effects were terrible. Severe diarrhea, nausea, headache, no energy, zero appetite (literally had to make myself eat some fruit and crackers just to have something), lightheaded, dry heaves, dizzy. No more. I quit."

• 195...
• January 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Wow. I am so nauseated. Took my first dose today at 3 PM. It's 7:22 AM, woke up vomiting. I am a little scared of this product, but I will continue to take shots at .6 at least for one week. Saxenda seems to be a powerful weight loss product. I will write another review in one week. I am at 288 lbs. My goal is to drop under 200. I will be OK if I can reach 180 lbs and train myself to stay on a strict diet on my own."

• Tes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lost 30 lbs while taking Saxenda, but ended up in the hospital for severe dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days. I also suffered from an acute kidney injury. The side effects aren't worth it."

• Hop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I started Saxenda on March 5th, 2017, and it hasn't been a week yet, but let me tell you, these side effects are awful. I've woken up twice now vomiting. I have to eat every bite incredibly slowly to make sure I don't get sick from that bite: nausea, vomiting, sweating. I will definitely give this a go anyway and take my nurse's word for it that the side effects will pass. I haven't been able to take my weight yet, so I'm not sure how much I've lost. Good luck, people, it's pretty rough in the beginning. By the way, I'm taking this because I am an autoimmune disease patient and had my thyroid removed."

• Bab...
• August 15, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My physician has told me to take 3.0 one time per week for weight loss. Nurse did the first injection yesterday in the office at 9:30 a.m. By 1 p.m., I started vomiting and haven't stopped. I am scared because the medication is in my body, and I don't know how long this will last. I do not have nausea. I just have sudden-onset vomiting."

• HRM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started the Saxenda jabs last Tuesday to lose weight, and I’ve lost a total of 7 lb in just under two weeks. I’ve gone from 0.6 dose to 0.9 as I don’t feel I needed to increase that much. The only downside I’m having is not being hungry at all, and I have zero motivation, and I’m always tired. I’ve had minor acid reflux and a severe vomiting attack last night, but that was it."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."