Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 4)

• Sab...
• June 15, 2021

"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

"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

"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

"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!!"

• Sam...
• November 13, 2016

"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?"

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

"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."

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

"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

"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

"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."

• Ded...
• March 28, 2017

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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!"

• Las...
• May 23, 2017

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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

"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."

• Jun...
• June 14, 2010

"Been on Victoza for 6 weeks now (along with Metformin) for insulin resistance and weight loss. Have lost 17 pounds so far, 25 more to go. Started taking the Victoza in the morning and had nausea 8-10 hours after injecting. Switched to taking it at 4 or 5 pm and now sleep through nausea. Definitely suppresses appetite. Feel satisfied eating like a normal 'thin' person now. Have more frequent headaches but ibuprofen takes care of that. Very thankful to my gynecologist for sending me to an endocrinologist for help. It's so liberating to think my weight problems are not just because I'm weak and have no willpower! There's a physiological reason it's been so hard for me to lose weight! Very happy with this medicine."

• Dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

"The first month on Saxenda, I lost 9.5 lbs. This month, only 2.6. I'm taking 1.8 mg and have decreased appetite (a major plus). Working out 5-7 days a week. I probably have about 25-30 lbs to lose, but I'm a little disappointed with the results this month. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!"

• Jem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2017

"I've been taking Saxenda for 8 days now and I am down 10 lbs already! This stuff is AMAZING! I am not hungry at all, and when I do eat, I get full very quickly. I started on 0.6 mg for the first 7 days and now I am on 1.2 mg. I am not hungry and I still feel stuffed from breakfast. I have not changed my eating habits, but I noticed I crave less sugar. I have an addiction to soda, and I have not craved it really for the past few days. This stuff is a MIRACLE!"

• Ver...
• June 24, 2013

"I'm very tall and very overweight. Six months on a controlled diet and exercise program yielded no results. My doctor put me on Victoza, suspecting some sort of metabolism issue (fasting blood sugar was a constant 101 for several years). Starting dose of 0.6 gave me a 20-minute headache each morning and left me lethargic. It got better in a week, upped to 1.2, same thing started. 20-minute headache, no energy. Again, it got better each day. Hit maintenance level of 1.8 and the weight began pouring off me at roughly a pound a day! A very effective appetite suppressant and my fasting blood sugar averages 91 now."

• Chr...
• March 15, 2019

"March 22/19 is my 5th month on Saxenda and I'm down 70 pounds. I followed the directions in the box. I was sick with nausea and I was so tired. I started exercising a little each day. I lasted 6 minutes on the treadmill my first day. I included healthy eating too. I treadmill for 2 hours a day now. Not all at once! Saxenda is not a miracle weight loss - you need to make an effort by eating healthy and exercising. You will get hungry on Saxenda you need to make the right choice on what you eat when you are hungry."

• Nur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

"I’ve been on Saxenda for almost 5 months and have lost 43 lbs so far. It is working well for me. I’m at the full dose. It helps my cravings. I don’t have cravings anymore. I don’t feel hungry. I feel full faster, and overall I feel better. Still, have nausea at times but it’s not bothering me. I have constipation, which eating fruit and drinking lots of water helps with. I would highly recommend."