Liraglutide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• GA ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Victoza 8 months ago & have lost 83 pounds. I am a woman 57 years old, 5'6' & weighed 290. I have been obese since early childhood. I have dieted all of my life. This is the first time I have been successful at weight loss. Yes, there are side effects, but with the weight falling off of me this fast, I don't care. I woke up this morning weighing 216 so I don't care if I feel nauseous. I haven't weighed 216 in 35 years. When I feel nauseous now, it is the first thing in the morning before my shot. I do start feeling a bit hungry in the evenings when the shot starts wearing off, so I try to inject 12 hours prior to bedtime. The reason I'm succeeding is because I decided to change my eating habits, log my food, walk & drink water."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda since 3rd January. I’ve lost 9.5 kilos thus far! It hasn’t been easy, but so worth it. My advice is take it before bed for fewer side effects, always have pain relievers for the headaches and nausea tablets for the nausea. As it costs money, I’ve made a massive effort to eat super healthy, sometimes having to force myself as I just didn’t feel like eating. I’ve also logged into MyFitnessPal every single day. So, I’m definitely putting in the effort to get the best results from the medication."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've used it for 2.5 months. My blood sugar went from 138 to 88. My lifelong asthma disappeared immediately and has not returned. I stopped taking drugs for reflux, which I had been taking for years. I usually eat one meal a day and one snack. I'm almost never really hungry, but it takes some effort to stop eating routines that are not hunger-based. My BMI went from 31 to 27. I have lost 13 kg, 14% of my body weight. I often feel mildly nauseous. I have chronic constipation. I have mild stomach pain at times."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Vir...
• March 17, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my 5th day of taking Saxenda and I have literally no side effects except for my taste buds are not what they were. My start weight was 237 lb and now I’m weighing in at 232.5. If I eat, I get full quick but I’m hardly hungry. I’m excited to see what’s in store!"

• Twi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Second post. Started Victoza 22 July 2019 at 91.7 kg. Been on it 3 weeks and 4 days, weight loss 8.1 kg (17.8 lbs). I started on 0.6 for 8 days (initially slight hungover feeling which disappeared after 3 days), then clicked up over 3 days until 1.2 (no side effects except thirst). Two days ago, I started working up to 1.8 by advancing the clicks a bit more towards 1.8 each day. Tomorrow will be on full 1.8. For me, it seems that gradually going up to the required dose has really minimized the side effects. I am eating about 1000 calories a day and not hungry at all. I do light gym 3 times a week, more for a shoulder injury than cardio at the moment. No alcohol except for the odd vodka soda when socializing. I am beginning to allow myself to believe that this time it will be possible to lose my excess 25 kg. I feel strong and in control and am no more a vacuum cleaner when food is around."

• Lvm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for almost 5 weeks with absolutely no weight loss. I stayed true to the instructions to increase 0.6 each week and am currently on 3mg. I have a few of the side effects: dehydrated, stomach cramps, but otherwise it has not altered my appetite at all. I can eat what I feel like when I feel like it. I physically have to stop myself. Guess I am a non-responder, which is disappointing. Posting on here to let people know it does not always work, so have a backup plan as all I have lost now is time. Might continue for one more prescription and then discontinue if no significant results soon."

• Nan...
• June 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've got a few posts and I'd like to continue to post my experience throughout this process. My last post was 5/15. I went back to my doctor on 6/15 and was down another 9 lbs with a total of 45 lbs since I started taking Victoza on 3/6/17. I'm still eating the same things, still no side effects, and I am still very much happy with this product. Until next time..."

• pou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda has worked great for me. I'm down 20 lbs since Nov 13th. My only concern is now I am experiencing plateauing. Have been stuck at 253-255 for almost 2 weeks. Am on the full dose of 3 mg and exercise daily. Any suggestions?"

• Spa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Fabulous! I have lost 30 kg in six months. No real effort required as it suppressed my appetite. Initially, side effects were pretty bad with diarrhea, bloating, and nausea. But I persevered and was glad that I did. Now, no side effects, just weight loss. Very, very happy."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a Latina female who is 5'4" and about to turn 39. I started taking Saxenda on May 13th at 332.6 lbs. I was really ill and started a low-calorie diet and tried to get at least a small walk in daily. I have lost almost 40 lbs already, which is just so crazy! When I first began taking the medication, I had headaches and I did feel sick and nauseated for the first few days. I almost wanted to quit, but I told myself this was very important to me, and I worked through it. Every time I upped my dosage, I had a day or two where I felt a bit queasy, but it passed quickly. I no longer feel sick from the medication, and I find it helps me to feel very full very quickly, and that it is almost like gastric bypass in a needle. I also no longer crave sugar, which is a huge deal for me. I think it is amazing, and I would recommend it to anyone considering gastric bypass. They should definitely try this first!"

• Jap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug Saxenda may indeed help you to lose weight. I have lost 15 kg, which I am happy about. BUT, the moon has a backside also. The side effects are horrible, especially problems in relation to sleeping, going to the toilet, and the nausea are really, really bad. This is NOT a drug to take if you need to lose 4-5 to fit your swimsuit, no way. Please consider the price of taking this very carefully before starting. I will not recommend it."

• Mad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication changed my life for the better. I'm an 18-year-old 5'4'' female, and my highest weight was 180 lbs before starting Saxenda. Now, after 1 year of taking it, I am 125 lbs. I never thought I would lose over 50 pounds in one year. I am so happy with the results. I feel much more confident with myself. Unlike many others, I experienced absolutely no side effects, not even initially. The only unfortunate thing about this drug is the cost. I was fortunate enough to get it almost entirely free with insurance, however that's not the case for most people. It's a very expensive drug, but there's a reason for that - it works."

• Spo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Middle age stinks. In the last 5 years, my weight and blood pressure became uncontrollable. My last doctor visit, I weighed in at my heaviest, 201 lbs, and being 5'7'' was categorized as obese. Plus, my blood pressure was sky-high. Dangerously high. My doctor told me about Saxenda. Well, my insurance company would not cover it. So the doctor's office called in an Rx for Victoza. I started the injections on May 3rd. I followed the dosing schedule and increased the dose every 7 days. I continue to take the 1.8mg dose. I have lost 31 pounds since May. My blood pressure is now normal, even a bit low. I feel like I have my life back."

• pam...
• March 14, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My Dr. Suggested adding Victoza to metformin and Actos treatment for diabetes since my A1C levels were getting progressively higher and I am 100 lbs overweight. In 5 weeks I lost 23 lbs. For the first 3 weeks, I experienced nausea and extreme fatigue. I love Victoza because for the first time I feel full after eating small portions, I have a greatly reduced interest in food and appetite. I feel relieved that I can finally eat to live and not live to eat."

• tin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On Saxenda for 22 months. Started at 337 lbs. Lost 100 lbs the first year and 42 lbs in the past 10 months. I have been losing about 4 lbs a month the past 10 months. I have eaten anything I want, but I haven't wanted. My desires have changed. I crave fresh fruits and veggies and dislike greasy foods. Love this stuff. No side effects."

• DJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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 ❤️"

• Sho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I can't go above 1.2 dose or I vomit all night and nothing helped. When I first felt nauseous on 1.8 dose, I tried Alka, Pepto, Dramamine, Ginger, and an anti-nausea bracelet for 2 weeks, and nothing worked. But, at 5'5' and 222 lbs, I have lost 18 pounds in one month. I spent $1,200 to try this med after not getting any results from taking Phentermine several months. So I am going to stick it out, the slight upset stomach at times with 1.2 dose is tolerable for me since I am losing weight."

• MMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 3 months and have lost 25 lbs. Very little side effects other than being thirsty, and small red eczema-like marks, doctor is monitoring this. I am pleased with my results so far but know that I could have shed more if I was more focused in the very beginning. I am now off my blood pressure meds, and my workout clothes are not cutting off my circulation."

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda at the end of January, and by March 9, I'm at 189. Mild stomach troubles, no vomiting but a little nausea. I'm constipating a bit, but besides that, it's really not so bad. Saxenda really cuts my appetite, and I eat because I have to. I want to take the medication for at least 6 months and I'm really glad my insurance covers it. I would recommend Saxenda without hesitation."

• Gia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Victoza for 4 months, started out on 0.6, increased to 1.8 now. I've lost 41 lbs. My main issues with Victoza are constipation and lightheadedness. I am planning to continue for the near future."

• Jen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 1, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda two years ago. I was at my wit's end. I was 37 and weighed 235 lb, which was the most I’d ever weighed. I’ve struggled with weight loss my whole life. Saxenda takes some getting used to. Make sure you titrate up to the recommended dose or you will feel very ill. Headaches, vomiting, fatigue. I am sensitive to medication side effects. I fought through that, and after about 3 months, the side effects went away as long as I took it at the same time every day. I dropped 20 lbs immediately, then it slowed. I was 207 lb for a whole year and was ready to quit, when I dropped another quick 20. I am now 160 lbs (just dropped 5 lbs last week) and, literally, none of my clothes fit me (even my 'skinny' clothes). I work out sporadically and I eat what I want, just much less of it. I don’t feel hungry anymore. I stop eating after about eating 1/2 of my food, and I feel stuffed. I never thought I’d find something that worked so effectively for me."