Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) User Reviews (Page 5)

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2019

"I started on Saxenda on November 10, 2018. I am 5’8” and weighed 327 pounds. It has been just over 5 months and I have lost weight (72 pounds). It has calmed my appetite to where I can easily tolerate a 1000 to 1200 low-carb diet. I typically drink a protein shake in the morning and at night. I eat a low-carb lunch of about 500 calories, then add a 180-calorie snack at night. I have not exercised consistently yet. I plan on amping that up in the next few weeks."

• cat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 26, 2020

"I've been on Victoza 1.8 mg daily for 2 years. It cuts your appetite well and I lost 30 pounds on it. BUT, the catch is after a year and a half on it, I got my hunger appetite all back threefold. Now I'm struggling to cut portions, but can't - always hungry, and I gained 15 pounds back!! Only a temporary hunger control, only lasts for so many months. So sad, I called the company, but no response from them on getting back your hungry appetite again. Sad, so sad!!"

• Sav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2020

"I was on Victoza for two months and technically only lost 10 lbs, but as far as visually, everyone says I lost 30+ pounds. I ride my bike an average of 15 miles a day, so I believe I've gained muscle. I switched to Ozempic because the Victoza had a side effect of dry mouth. I never had any other side effects. I literally ate anything I want and lost weight."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2019

"I just started on Victoza on Jan. 2. Started at 0.6 for 5 days, then moved to 1.2. Side effects minimal. Experienced a headache 1 day, mild nausea first few days, a little more tired at night, which is when I take it. I'm down 8 pounds in 9 days. Am in my 50s, menopausal. I love, love, LOVE the CONTROL this medication gives me over food and my appetite. I have insulin resistance and mildly elevated blood sugar. Diabetes runs in my family. I guess my insurance (BCBS) figured 'close enough' because they're paying for it!! Am so excited and LOVE this drug. It is so much more effective than amphetamine-like drugs for weight loss. I will check back in in a few and give you an update. As someone said, 'Victoza is not for wimps.' But if you can man it up, it's totally worth the side effects. Good luck, all."

• Gir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2021

"I've lost 77 lbs taking this medication. It makes me full fast, and I eat such a small amount and am satisfied. I've had no ill effects. Only 4 days was I nauseous after taking the injection when my dose was increased to 1.8, but I took nausea meds for that. I don't feel deprived or anything. This medication works fabulously. I'm on a combination of Topamax and Metformin along with this, and it's helping me lose weight. I'm very happy with the results!"

• Bac...
• November 6, 2019

"I started Saxenda about a year and a half ago. I lost 40 lbs and was feeling so great! Then, Saxenda stopped working for me. My appetite came back for sweets, and I have gained 25 lbs back. I decided to quit taking Saxenda because it really wasn't helping me anymore, and my hunger pains are so bad now in comparison to before I started Saxenda. It's like my body has to get used to not taking it again. I've decided to try once again to try and lose the weight on my own by making better food choices. I want to stop this weight gain in its tracks as I don't want to gain all of it back again. I just couldn't see myself taking this drug long term, especially since it quit working for me. Others may take it long term and it still works, but for me, after a year, all the cravings came back, as well as my appetite. I look for instances of people having the withdrawals from it, but nothing is out there. Anyone quit taking it and feel EXTREMELY hungry?"

• Bos...
• July 24, 2019

"I started on 22/07/19 with a 0.6 dose, however, I accidentally doubled up on the following day. Day 1, I ate like a horse. Day 2, I wanted nothing to do with food, which was odd as food is my go-to for comfort and enjoyment. I also found through my lack of desire to eat that food was a time filler for me, something to fill boredom. It came to dinner and the food smelt delicious, and because of my history, I thought I would be able to override the medication and eat as normal, however, the desire was not completely there. If I am being honest, the habit was there, but because the desire was not, it took very little willpower to overcome the eating for the sake of eating (I feel that is very important). The side effects: I feel very vague, headaches, nausea, neck hurts a lot, and lots of cramps, but nothing unbearable. I know it's only day 4, but I am very optimistic, and it is definitely working, my eating is 95% less, which is extraordinary."

• Son...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2019

"I am 49, perimenopausal, with hypothyroidism and just recently found out I also have prediabetes. For the last 6-7 years, my weight has been increasing regardless of what I do. I was training 4 times a week and walking 5 times a week. Still, an increase to 88kg and on the rise. I was upset, so after some discussion with my endocrinologist, I started Saxenda. That was 4 weeks ago, and today I am 82.2 kg. It does suppress appetite. I am still training 4 times a week, not walking so much. It's impressive with the weight loss. The downside effects for me are fatigue and nausea, as well as a bit of constipation, but that seems to have settled a bit. I have kept myself on 0.6mgs, as I am a bit scared to up the dose, as I don't want to get any more tired. I get those 3pm droopy eyes and weariness, that seems really hard to shrug off some days. I'm losing weight, so there doesn't seem to be a reason to increase the dose when I have the required effect with less of the drug."

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2016

"My experience was wonderful. I'm so overjoyed with my results. I've lost so much weight, I feel so much better. I started Saxenda on March 18, 2016. I've lost 68 pounds as of August 17, 2016. My appetite has decreased but I eat healthy, exercise, and try to be active. I have not felt this good in years."

• MCD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

"Excellent product, reduces appetite by 60-70%. Some slight nausea and light bruising at injection site, but currently 2 weeks on and lost 7 lbs. Combined with a healthy diet (but this was the case prior)."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2021

"I'm 5'8 and started at 204 lbs 8 weeks ago. Currently 183 lbs. I have no side effects except constipation, which is manageable, and I've stayed at the 0.6 dose the entire time. I have no cravings at all anymore after suffering from a sugar addiction, and as far as I'm concerned, this is a miracle. Try it because for some it works amazingly, and maybe you're someone that it works for, like me. I'm in Canada, and this is covered by my insurance."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2017

"Started Saxenda on January 8th. I am down 8.5 pounds. I'm a nurse, so I don't mind the shots. I've been very pleased with the appetite control. Was really big on sodas (2-3/day) and snacking in between meals. Now I drink a lot of water - constantly thirsty. Have only had 1 soda since I started and the snacking has all but stopped. Some days I have to remind myself to eat. I do have some nausea when titrating up on the dose - but it's manageable. I have found my biggest problem is constipation which I am taking OTC stool softeners for and seems to help. No fatigue at all. In fact, I'm more active now than I have been in years. Super excited to see the end result. My goal is 60 pounds!"

• Kel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2021

"I started on Saxenda in July 2019 (5 ft 9, 90 kg) - 20 kg overweight and having tried everything to get it off. My endocrinologist put me on Saxenda. The weight started falling off after about 2 months - and by December I had lost 17 kg! I never went above 2.4 mg. Each time I increased the dose, I felt a bit nauseous for a couple of days - like mild morning sickness. I truly ate whatever I wanted - but the fact was I didn't WANT anything. I had half-size portions at family meals, the thought of fried, fatty, or sugary food made me feel gross, and I even cut down to almost no alcohol. The biggest challenge was constipation initially. Laxatives didn't work, but the cereal 'All Bran' turned out to be the solution. I stopped Saxenda in Jan 2020 and didn't gain any weight back for 4 months. After being 10 months at home during COVID eating comfort food, I did gain 8 kg and am back on Saxenda now - this time I will keep the weight off. For me, Saxenda was life-changing."

• TJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

"Started with both weight and prediabetes. By week 4, both were down. Weight by 8 lbs and sugars below cutoff. At month 3, weight down 24 lbs, but that was the end of its effectiveness. Another 4 weeks without positive results. Expense prohibited continuing."

• Tha...
• June 28, 2016

"I've struggled with my weight for years. I am a total binge eater at night. My doctor first brought up Victoza, and I was really hesitant to take it (the whole injection thing scared me), but honestly, it's not bad at all! You just have to pinch your skin wherever you're administering the medication, and you won't feel anything. The needle used is, I think, a 38g, which is SUPER small. No bruising or anything around the site of the injection. This is my second week on it, and I've already lost 5lbs. I haven't experienced any side effects. I did get a little nauseous the first two days, but it wasn't anything that was so horrible I couldn't continue. I don't have any problems binge eating. It's great! I hope to see more results in the next few weeks!"

• Hap...
• February 17, 2021

"On Sept 1, 2020, I was 210 lbs and 5.1 ft tall. The start was terrible. Got all the side effects: headaches, dizzy, nausea, heartburn, no energy, irritable, and bad stomach pains. But I stuck it out. The smaller doses didn’t stop my cravings; I was still hungry, so I ate small healthy snacks and smaller meals. As doses increased, side effects got worse, and constipation set in. I’ve been losing approx 5 lbs per month, but I’m okay with my slow progress. Side effects got better except for heartburn and constipation. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was given 1 year to turn it around. As of last week, I am no longer diabetic. Today is Feb. 16, 2021, and I am currently 180 lbs. I’ve lost 2 clothing sizes. I give myself small goals to keep myself motivated. There are days I don’t want to even look at food and some days that I still get cravings. But I’m good with only having a small portion to settle my cravings. I walk and climb an average of 3 times per week for 40 min."

• Jdo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 30, 2017

"I was on Victoza for about a little over a year. I had lost 128 lbs. It worked great for me. I went off to see if I would gain it all back. To be honest, I didn't add exercise to my daily routine as I worked in construction at the time. (I am a female). I didn't diet. I am not the best example to learn from. My weight loss was strictly from the effects of Victoza curbing my appetite. Anyway, after almost 3 years being off, I didn't gain any weight back until my mother was dying and I think I was stress-eating. I gained about 60 lbs. I'm getting ready to start Victoza again."

• Lil...
• December 16, 2019

"I've been on Saxenda since February 2018, and it really works. I've lost 50 pounds. Though you have to be active, I do 30 minutes of treadmill 4 times per week and sit-ups. I don't eat carbs. For me, Saxenda takes my hunger away. I don't have that feeling of starvation anymore. I just eat now just to keep alive, my stomach feels full all the time. I eat more fruit and yogurt as snacks, and I'm full. Keep eating protein and veggies! No carbs!"

• moo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2021

"I have just moved on to my 3rd week and just upped my dose to the 1.8 mg. The side effects have been quite severe for me. I am feeling very dizzy when I stand up, lethargic, and feeling very sick. I have no appetite at all, so I have been forcing myself to eat. I have lost 3 kg - 6.61 pounds in just over 2 weeks. I'm not going to lie, it's not making me feel good at all. But I know it will all be worth it in the end. Working full-time probably isn't the best thing, I think it would be much easier to do this if I was at home all the time. I'm hoping the side effects will subside soon, and I can go about my day normally."

• Eva...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2021

"I started on this journey when I was 232 pounds. So unhappy with myself, riddled with guilt on what I did to my body due to meds I had to take because of my back. I was never big, this was the biggest I had ever been. I started taking Saxenda with the hopes and prayers that it would work. Well, let’s just say that it was my holy grail. I went from 232 pounds back to my pre-pregnancy weight that I had about 28 years ago today. I’m happy, healthy, and 82 pounds lighter. So thank you to whoever made this gem possible."

• Zoe...
• March 3, 2021

"I'm just over one week into using Saxenda, so far, I have lost 8 lbs in 7 days. You do need to control your calorie intake, but even on 0.6, my appetite disappeared. For the first time in years, I could leave food if I felt full. I have experienced a lot of fatigue, but my body isn't getting the sugar rushes and carbs that it's used to, so I will accept that as a side effect for now, my body needs time to adjust. The nausea was helped with ginger tea, but for me, it was minimal. Constipation can be helped with Movicol or Dulcolax (I needed it by day 4, but beware, as your digestive transit is slower, add another 6 hours to the time you think the laxatives should work!) You do need to drink a lot of water, which isn't a bad thing. I cannot praise this enough. For me, it's the boost I needed."

• BoP...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 31, 2019

"I am 5'3'', 35 years old, and my starting weight was 248 lb. I am currently at 175 lb just after 9 months. No major side effects other than diarrhea every day. It really curbs your appetite, so you are eating less, which was my problem. I am a boredom eater. I don't even think about food anymore."

• Cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2021

"I started using Saxenda on the 16th of June 2021. I started with 0.6mg for two weeks and then upped my dose to 1.2mg per day. I have lost 5.6kg (12lbs) thus far. I feel great, my appetite is almost non-existent. The only problem is that I still crave sugar during my menstrual cycle, and I am constipated. I still have 20kg (44lbs) to go, and I am hoping that the constipation and sugar cravings will dissipate soon."

• Lan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2019

"I started Saxenda on 3/22/19. I am 5'3", 44 years old, and my starting weight was 162.4. I work out 5-7 days per week and eat a very healthy diet. My metabolism just hasn't been working in my favor, so I reached out to my NP and got started on Saxenda. To date, I have lost 7.8 pounds in ONE WEEK!!! I do get some headaches, fatigue, and I am thirsty all the time. I had 2 days of nausea without vomiting. I find eating a rice cake with peanut butter first thing in the morning coats my stomach, and then small meals throughout the day keep the nausea away. I am very pleased with the results thus far and am looking forward to more weight shedding off. I increased my dose today to 1.2 mg. I am an RN and a huge promoter of exhausting all options first, like eating a healthy diet and exercising. Saxenda is best, in my opinion, for people who work hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle and just need a boost."

• bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2019

"I had the best results with this drug ever. I have worked out and restricted calorie intake all of my life, and weight loss has been a non-stop battle. This is a miracle drug. I look great, it changed the way I look and feel."