Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 2)

• 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."

• MMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2020

"It's been 11 days and I've lost 14 lbs! I've been eating a 1200 cal/day diet without any trouble - no hunger, no cravings. I'm currently at the 1.8mg dose. I won't lie, though. I am having nausea, stomach cramps, and constipation intermittent with diarrhea. I experienced the side effects when I started the drug and when I have upped the dose - then they go away after 3 days. I just increased to 1.8mg so I've felt kind of sick all day. Worth it though to lose 1-2 lbs daily as I have been!!"

• Mar...
• April 7, 2016

"I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) years ago. Last year, I was referred to a doctor that specializes in this disease; at the time, I first met him, I weighed a whopping 387 pounds (I’m 5’10’’). Of course, the first thing he told me was that my PCOS would get better if I lost weight. I was totally discouraged! I told him that I was very active and had been on EVERY diet... nothing seemed to work. I was so frustrated and asked if there was anything he could do to jumpstart my weight loss from a medical standpoint. This is when he told me about Victoza and about the study that demonstrated that individuals suffering from PCOS, not from Type 2 diabetes, had lost weight on this medication... I now weigh 275 pounds :)"

• Joh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 14, 2019

"Worked wonders for me. I could barely make it through the first six weeks. The sickness and nausea along with other painful side effects... but into my seventh week, which put me into my second week at a 3.0 dose, I started to feel normal again. I am into my eighth month, and I have lost 65 pounds along with Saxenda, eating right, and taking the stairs... if you are having a rough go of this, please stick it out. I am living proof this works!"

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

"I’m in my mid-40s and these last couple of years I’ve found it impossible to drop the weight. Started just over a week ago. Injecting in the evening just before bed. Stopped my cravings for carbs and sugar. Not really very hungry, and very small portions fill me up. I’ve lost around 7lbs to date. It’s not magic. You still need willpower and need to think about what food you are putting in your mouth and drink plenty of water. I would definitely recommend."

• jaz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2020

"I started Saxenda in Dec of 2018 at 230 lbs. By April of 2019, I made it down to 195. I had struggled with weight ever since I was a child. It was the first time I remember seeing my weight in the 100s! It’s 2020 now, I can’t afford Saxenda and haven’t been on it since May of 2019. I haven’t gained weight though! I’ve been between 195 and 190. Unfortunately, I struggle with weight loss so it’s been a pain, hoping to find Sax at an affordable price to go back on it. I had side effects such as fatigue and being a little grumpier but that’s about it. Sometimes I’d get nauseous but that wasn’t too bad. It does work! But it also takes work. I also ate healthier while on it and did low-impact workouts for 15 to 30 mins every few days. I just wish it were cheaper to get. :("

• 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."

• Bee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2021

"I have been taking Saxenda since the end of Sept 2020. I also make sure I do 10,000 steps every day. My appetite has decreased significantly. I am on 1.8mg and have lost 21kgs (46.3 pounds). I haven't had any major side effects - occasionally some bowel issues, so I am surprised with all the people that have had experiences. I also spoke with a Dietitian in conjunction as recommended by my GP, with some extra tips, but quite happy with it."

• JSa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2020

"Two weeks on Saxenda. I just weighed for the 1st time. I’ve lost 11 pounds so far and 2 inches off waist. I’ve had some indigestion, with lots of burping, and just in the last couple of days am a little constipated. Those are my only side effects so far. I have virtually no appetite so it is doing what it’s supposed to do."

• Pam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2021

"I would recommend this to anyone who has had a hard time with weight loss. My weight has been up and down my entire life, but now that I am older, losing had become harder. I've been using Victoza for only a week, and I have lost pounds. With no serious side effects at all. It just gets rid of my appetite."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 12, 2018

"This is an update to a post from about 4 or 5 months back. As I said, my starting weight was 293 lb or 294 lb. In my first review, I was at 245 lb. Since then, I've lost 15 lbs (230 lb). Just remember, guys, it works SLOW. Give it a chance, stay off the scale! Take it at night to help with the fatigue, all the other symptoms will go away. Eat plenty of fruit and fiber to combat the constipation, drink plenty of water, that will help also. I promise you it will get better! Again, STAY OFF THE SCALE. Give it time, when those pants start feeling loose, then get on the scale! Lol. It's been 14 months for me now, and I am going to continue to keep taking it. Oh, and don't give yourself injections in the same spot. It will become itchy. Good luck, everybody, and STAY OFF THAT SCALE!! EAT FIBER, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER xoxo"

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

"I’ve been on this for two weeks and lost 2.6kg. Currently on 1.2ml. My advice: keep your fluids up. I got super dehydrated, headache etc. I’ve been drinking mineral water which has fixed it. Also, in relation to feeling tired and sluggish, I would recommend that you need to eat quality food/smoothies. Because all my cravings and appetite have disappeared, I can’t eat rubbish because I get full, and then don’t eat anything good. Then I feel sluggish. I hope this helps some of you. Good luck with your journeys and keep going! Remember, courage is not finding the strength to go on, it’s going on when you no longer have the strength."

• ast...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2021

"I started using Saxenda 3 weeks ago. I’ve lost 13 pounds in that time. I noticed a significant decrease in my appetite in the first few days. I haven’t increased the dosage since the lowest dose seems to still be effective for me. And I haven’t noticed any side effects. As a side note, I also monitor my daily intake of calories as I have for quite some time now. But no restrictive special diet (I eat what I like, but within a calorie budget). I only drink water and black coffee. And I exercise moderately at least every other day."

• sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2020

"Today is my fifth day on Saxenda injection. I've had very little side effects. I've had one morning of very, very slight nausea but nothing to speak of, really. And I've noticed some excess burping, but that could be due to all of the watermelon I am eating LOL. Saxenda has made it very easy to eat healthy because you really don't feel hungry, so you want what you eat to count. I also seem to have a little more energy, nothing crazy, but I just feel really good probably because I am eating better. I started at 202 pounds. I will not weigh myself until I've been on the medication for two weeks. So I will update at that time."

• pat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2020

"I have been taking Saxenda for 18 months now and I have lost 77 lbs so far. I generally stick to 1000-1200 cals a day, eating lots of fruits, veggies, fish, couscous, new potatoes, things like that. I still eat bread because I have always loved bread and always will. I usually inject four days a week, I find that works for me, I don't have to inject every day. I do get side effects like diarrhea, soft stools, and the odd bout of nausea. I don't smoke or hardly drink alcohol, so I use this money to buy Saxenda, which we all know is quite expensive. I have to say though, my life has completely changed since I have lost all that weight and for the better, that's for sure."

• Car...
• July 24, 2019

"I'm 58, 5'2'', and began this drug at 175 lbs. 6 weeks ago. To date, I've lost 16 lbs. Saxenda has taken away all of my sugar cravings and has helped me eat smaller portions. The only side effect for me has been nausea. It was pretty tough in the beginning, but as my body has adjusted to the drug, it is now very mild if at all. Since I'm not eating nearly as much, I make sure when I do eat, it is good food - (lean protein, fruits, vegetables) and not junk food. Since Saxenda has stopped the sugar cravings, it has been extremely easy to eat for nutrition. Also, prior to beginning Saxenda, I began a daily fiber regime so I wouldn't have bathroom issues. In short, I had just about decided that I was just going to be an old, fat woman who has just given up. That is such a depressing feeling when you have enjoyed dressing up and looking/feeling good throughout your life. I feel so much better about myself with just 16 lbs. gone and have begun to enjoy shopping again. T"

• Yes...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 13, 2019

"I have been using Saxenda for 2 years now thanks to my health insurance paying for it, and I have lost weight of 152 pounds and counting. Yes, I was 330 pounds when I started in November 2017. I lose about 8-12 pounds a month."

• 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."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2019

"This is a dream come true. Honest. I started Saxenda 3 days ago. The first day, appetite was normal. Yesterday, I had zero appetite, none. I had to force myself to eat 216 calories for breakfast and couldn't eat a thing the rest of the day or night (I usually eat 4x a normal person and all day long). Today, same thing, only I could eat 180 calories, then had energy to work out for 2 hours straight on the treadmill (it's been a long time since I've used my home gym). I haven't eaten again today, and since I burned 160 calories doing that, I technically ate 20 calories today. I'm usually a 3000-5000 calorie a day person. Plus, I drink wine every day, and Saxenda took away that craving as well. I'm down 5 lbs in 3 days, this is crazy awesome, zero side effects also. I'm praying it lasts. I'm on 0.6 for the dose and not going to increase at all unless I start getting hungry. This is better than the best Christmas morning I've ever had. PS: I'm 5'3' and 220 lbs."

• Phi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2020

"I’ve been on Victoza for exactly one month. The first week I was on the 0.6 dose, since then I’ve been on the 1.2mg dose. I’ve lost 10 POUNDS. It curbs my appetite so I am skipping lunch because I’m not hungry. The tiny needle took getting used to. I’ll go for blood work next week and see how my levels are. Haven’t had a lot of side effects, so that’s a plus!"

• LLa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2019

"Just started Victoza 3 days ago. Down 9 lbs already, mostly fluid I'm sure, but it's a great feeling. I have started keeping track of my calorie intake and today it was below 1000. Amazing because I was always hungry before. Only side effect so far is a mild headache, and if I eat too much (last night was steak with sweet potato and squash), some slight cramps but pretty sure it's because I ate too much. I should have stopped about 5 bites before I did. I take the injection at night before bed. 0.6 for now. Don't even feel it. I'll report again in a few weeks and see how things are going. I would recommend if you are like me and can't control your appetite. So far so good."

• Iri...
• September 18, 2019

"I started using it a week ago. Dose: 0.6. Starting weight: 183 lb (83.3 kg). Current weight: 176 lb (80 kg). No side effects for me. It dramatically reduced my appetite & cravings. No special diet. No workouts. I’m happy with the results. I’ll post an update every other week."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2019

"Started Saxenda on October 13. I’m still at the 1.2 dose. I’ve lost 11 lbs to date. I like the lack of cravings. I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t craving food. It’s so nice to have food sit in front of me and I just don’t want it. I’m eating healthier. No bread, less pasta and rice, and salads are amazing. I have no sugar cravings. Halloween was a true test. All those little chocolate bars and I did not eat one. Not one. I was so impressed and proud of myself. I get a little nauseous, and the constipation is a pain in the butt. Lol, but that’s it. I’m not raising my dose because 1 = the cost, and 2 = I’m losing weight at this level. I want to do the weight loss slow and steady. Better chance of success. I have a very long way to go. 11 lbs down and 140 lbs to go."

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

"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

"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."