Liraglutide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 17, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Victoza a year ago. I was amazed I lost 150 lbs. I felt like I had gotten my life back, but now I seem to be gaining it back. Very slowly, but it scares me because I had no control over the loss and I want to control gaining weight. If I gain all that weight back, it will be devastating for me. Does anyone know about this? Help!"

• bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda about a month ago, lost 2.5 kg - noticeable inch loss, pants no longer fit! My best advice: don't obsess over the scale. Eat a high-protein breakfast, chicken, fruit, yogurt, balanced dinner. I run 3x/week because I am training for a half marathon. Moving your body also helps, it does not have to be running, just walking is great! Saxenda benefits: 1. No more obsessive food thoughts, less emotional connection to food. 2. You will feel satisfied way faster while eating. Some other advice: increase your dose only if needed. Listen to your body, rest, eat mostly unprocessed simple foods, but don't forget about the occasional treats for the mind. Remember, Saxenda can help with weight loss by reducing food-related thoughts and promoting smaller portion sizes, but maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and mindful eating are also crucial for long-term success!"

• Cle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I'm from Poland and I was very afraid of taking this drug. I'm 37 years old. 5 years ago, I underwent total thyroidectomy after thyroid cancer. I'm also insulin resistant. When starting Saxenda on July 8, 2023, I weighed 141kg (310 pounds), and my height is 169cm (5'6). I also had my gallbladder removed in 2019, and it's the reason I was so scared to begin Saxenda. I think that I have a higher chance of developing pancreatitis. 13 days have passed, and so far, I've lost 5kg (11 pounds). I'm still on the lowest dose of 0.6. I don't feel hungry anymore, and the best part is that I don't have any bad side effects, only good :) I stopped taking my drugs for hypertension because now my blood pressure is perfect (105/72), and I don't feel sleepy in the middle of the day. I eat roughly 1700 calories per day. My blood results are perfect. I will continue taking Saxenda and will report back in the future :)"

• Sab...
• June 15, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "DON'T DO IT! It’s not worth your health. I started Saxenda on May 20th, 2021, at 0.6 mg and increased every 7 days. I was at 2.4 mg by June 11th, and on June 13th, I was admitted to the hospital with severe pancreatitis. After two ultrasounds and an MRI, all the doctor could find as the cause was Saxenda! All that for a 7-pound weight loss."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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!"

• RPa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda Feb 28, 2020. Lost 18 lbs in six weeks. The first month was rough. Lots of nausea and indigestion. If I ate too much, I would vomit. I stayed the course and learned to cut down on my food intake and avoid foods that aggravated my nausea. I also slowly titrated to the 3.0 mg dose. I stayed on 1.8 mg for an extra week as the nausea was bad. I'm now up to 3 mg and the nausea is not too bad. I'm very happy about the weight loss and still have 25 lbs more to lose. I plan on starting an exercise regimen."

• Pat...
• June 5, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 1 week now and just increased my dose to 1.2 today. From the first day I experienced a suppressed appetite, which was great. When I started last week, I was 120 kg, and today I weighed in at 118 kg. I am happy that it is heading in the right direction. At day 5 of injections, I became very ill with reflux, vomiting, headache, burping, no energy, bloating, and abdominal pain... a horrible feeling. Because of this, I have not exercised at all. Today on day 8, I feel a little better, but the bloating still remains and is uncomfortable. I will stick with it because I do have high hopes for this medication. In Australia, I’m paying around $380 plus needles (100 for $19). It is suppressing my hunger and cravings, my body wants fruit and veg, anything else feels wrong and does not satisfy. Stay hydrated. I'm off to the chemist to hopefully find some relief for my bloated tummy... it’s like I’m 7 months pregnant!! Hope to follow up with some good news next week!!"

• Rhi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Sam...
• November 13, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for almost 4 months and lost 30 pounds! I am experiencing very little side effects. The only thing that I keep asking myself is once I reach my weight goal, what happens next? Am I supposed to just stop the medication? What happens once we stop the medication? I'm so afraid to gain the weight back... Has anyone reached their goal and stopped the medication? Anyone can share their experience?"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda now for almost a month. Started 0.6 and now 1.8 ml. I have had no real negative side effects. Up to week 3, my appetite has noticeably been suppressed at meal times. I am hitting walls, so to speak, experiencing mild nausea if I eat too heavily or fast. My meals are portioned and regular, but with Saxenda, it is taking me much longer to eat compared to before I began. My diet is vegan, and I exercise 4-5 times weekly - treadmill walking 5 km or more, and I do weights. My GP said Saxenda targets visceral fat and can take up to 20 weeks to noticeably see weight loss on a sensible diet following instructions. On a positive note, I am looking forward to seeing results."

• Gil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is probably a premature post as I only started this medication yesterday, but for the first time in years, I never ate through the night. I had my dinner at 6 pm, and that was me. I am an uncontrollable eater at night, so I hope you can understand my joy. I still woke up thinking of food, but I had no desire to eat. I truly hope this is a sign of things to come... no cravings at all... yippee."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started 4 weeks ago, and am down 27 lbs. I have been power walking 3.3 miles a day, and riding my exercise bike 30 minutes at night. The drug really takes the thought of food away. I have a Protein Shake for breakfast and lunch, and a nice dinner. I'm at 231 and am aiming for 190. Halfway to my goal."

• par...
• December 7, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for a year and a half now. My A1c levels are good, and I have lost 104 lbs using Victoza along with oral diabetic medicines. I love it! I hope everyone who uses this medicine gets good results like I have. I rate this medicine a 10."

• Ded...
• March 28, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "March 2016, I started to take Saxenda. My starting weight was 198 lb. Now, in March 2017, my weight is 110 lb. After realizing the best time to take Saxenda was at night before going to bed, it helped with all side effects. It's all about trial and error. Some foods don't sit too well and weight loss has slowed down, but overall, the experience has been great. I would recommend this to anybody needing help to kickstart weight loss. One thing that must be done to help along the progress is working out. In the beginning, I walked everywhere. Now, I run a few times a week to maintain the weight. It's a never-ending cycle but can be managed with time and effort. Good luck to you all."

• Ann...
• October 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I read user reviews with fingers crossed because results sounded too good to be true. But after 5 weeks on Saxenda, I have gone from 182 to 160. I was super nauseous and taking OTC meds for that, gradually just drinking ginger ale as my body becomes accustomed to full dose. Appetite is virtually gone, as is my craving for sweets. I’ve not started regular exercise yet but plan to. Not sure if it’s relevant, but at week 3, I stopped taking an SSRI (Zoloft) — that drug was basically why I gained 60 lbs in 18 months. I’m about halfway to my weight loss goal and feel elated with and grateful for this drug. The price is shockingly high ($1500 for 3 boxes of 5 pens each, plus needles) for a 3-month supply — but I’d spent nearly that much during the past year on other weight loss methods (without results). I hope this review helps someone the way other reviewers helped reassure me. Good luck, everybody! :)"

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started 12 weeks ago and have lost 13.2 kg (29 lbs). During the increased dosage phase, I had mild nausea for the first day or so, then very little side effects. I struggle to consume more than 1,000 calories/day while on Saxenda. As time has passed, side effects are coming to light: low Vitamin B12/low energy, general fatigue, lightheadedness, and irritation at the injection site (although that comes and goes). However, I believe these are from a significant decrease in caloric intake, not the medication itself. I have started taking a high-quality multivitamin, so hopefully that will remedy some of these issues. My weight loss each week is directly linked with how much water I take in. Low water weeks = low weight loss weeks. 3+ liters each day, and I lose at least 1 kg a week. Increasing my water intake has also helped to alleviate mild constipation and general bloat."

• Dai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is my 3rd day on Victoza 0.6mg. I’ve lost 3 lbs of water weight, I’m sure. First day just got a slight headache, second worse headache and upper stomach pain with loose stool, today oh my god, I was in the bathroom all day, and bad bloating. No headache today though. So I’m hoping the other side effects get better soon. I will try to post an update by the end of the month if I make it."

• MaG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug has been a 10 for me in terms of rapid weight loss in the short time I've been on it. I have zero cravings for sugar anymore (I used to eat 3-4 chocolate bars a day). Now I can sit beside a cake & not even want a little bite. Saxenda has decreased my appetite so much that I have to choose healthy foods because I eat so little that I want my body to have healthy fuel. I sometimes have to even force myself to eat because I'm not hungry. I am now eating to live, not living to eat!!! Unlike other reviews, I find myself very alert & energetic on Saxenda, or maybe I'm just motivated because I see results! BUT for side effects I give it a 3 rating. My only complaint is headaches. All the time, every day. But for me, the positives outweigh the headaches!"

• Anonymous
• November 28, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Actually, I'm pre-diabetic and have polycystic ovarian syndrome. I've been on Victoza since Aug. 2014. I dialed up to 1.8 over two weeks. Was a little sick on my stomach for about a week. Prior to starting, I was on 2,500 mg of metformin with no change in weight or blood sugar. As of November 15, I was down 35 pounds. I'm still on metformin, and my doctor and her staff are amazed. I'm very seldom hungry. Sometimes I experience a weird feeling in my stomach and not sure if I hadn't eaten enough or ate the wrong thing, and nothing makes the sensation go away except for sleeping. I've lost over 10 inches in my stomach and am complaining because I'm losing so fast that people think I'm sick/clothes are falling off. I've struggled with my weight for years and finally this has worked. At 173 lbs."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "Doctor put me on Victoza. Metformin alone wasn't cutting it. Started a little over 2 weeks ago, lost 13 pounds, curbed my appetite. I feel great and my sugar level is averaging about 110 and it was over 220. Love it."

• Las...
• May 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on 0.6 mg Saxenda on May 8th, weighing 342 lbs. After 7 days, I upped the dosage to 0.9 mg for 5 days, then to 1.2 mg. I have had no side effects from the medication aside from a very slight headache the first few days, could be unrelated since it's allergy season right now. Today is May 23rd, and I've lost 15 lbs. I am using this drug along with a low-carb diet. My constant hunger was gone starting with the first injection. Is this how normal people feel? I don't wake up hungry, I don't go through my day always feeling hungry, I don't go to bed hungry. It's so liberating to be able to focus on other things instead of constantly being consumed by hunger."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on this drug for about 2 months and have lost 26 lbs. I’m just on the 2.4 dose. I feel nauseous for a week after dosing up. I also feel like I need the bathroom but I’m constipated most of the time until a few days later with a big bout of diarrhea. I’ve vomited twice from the nausea. My injection sites get bruised, raised, and itchy lately. My experience is positive for me. I had gained over 100 lbs in 2 years from another medication prescribed to me for depression. Well, rapid weight gain and obesity doesn’t help to feel good about yourself. Bottom line, I am feeling like garbage but losing weight is far superior to feeling like garbage and gaining weight. I also seem to ease up on side effects the longer I’m on a dose. I am definitely a satisfied customer."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 6 weeks, and have lost 15 lbs. The side effects can be bad at first. I stopped dosing up after I hit 2.4 mg. Now all the side effects have gone away and I am still losing 2 lbs a week (goal). I won't raise it again until it seems to not work anymore. Taking the lowest dose needed is supposedly the key. I quit Saxenda at first because of the side effects, but my doctor convinced me to try again at the lowest dose needed. I do worry about the cancer warnings long term. I plan to update the review in the future after I've taken it long enough."

• dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Saxenda for 2 weeks now. I just increased the dose to 1.8. I've lost 10 pounds so far, and my appetite is decreased. I felt nausea and in the first few days constipation. I'm also feeling more tired than usual. So far, I believe the benefit of losing weight outweighs the side effects. By the way, alcohol does not mix with this medication. I had a couple of glasses of wine last weekend and felt very sick."

• hop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 63 years old and since 55 have struggled with weight gain. Since menopause, it has really been hard. Going for months on Keto and only losing 10 lbs. I started Saxenda 18 days ago and because of the reviews and fear of side effects, I took the shots every other day for 9 days. I came off sugar 5 days prior to starting. The effects seemed to last for 48 hours. I have had no side effects and so I increased to the next dosage. I started at 218 lbs, and now today I am down to 207. I feel great and will keep you posted. I have little appetite so this really helps with eating healthy. My goal weight is 160."