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

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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!"

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

"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."

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

"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?"