Saxenda and Constipation: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After insurance (which covers it) and Nova Prescription Card, the cost is $30/month. On Saxenda: 6 weeks now (was already dieting before Saxenda). Lost 5% of body mass on Saxenda (11 pounds) so far. Plan to lose 10% or more while on this. Food cravings have ceased, and food tastes better while eating it, and satiety is quicker than before. If it continues like this, achieving health and weight goals will be easy. Like others, went from having diarrhea before to normal or mild constipation on Saxenda. My feet and hands sometimes feel cold now, don't crave food. If I do not diet, I will not lose weight even with Saxenda. But Saxenda makes the fight to lose weight easy. Very easy to use too, was surprised by that."

• gre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have had a great experience with Saxenda. My doctor is the best in the world too and monitors me very closely. I have lost 26 pounds so far and am now fitting into clothes I have been able to wear for over nine years. I have had a little bit of constipation, but I take a stool softener every other day and I am fine. I am working with my doctor to ensure I do not get high blood pressure or diabetes because I already have kidney problems. Great medication and thanks so much to my doctor for recommending it."

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Well, I started about 10 days ago. Initial dose of 0.6 mg caused significant nausea. I noticed right away that my appetite decreased, and I don't crave sugar or sugary foods and beverages. I'm truly a sugarholic! So, I changed my diet to more healthy choices so that when I did eat, I would get the maximum benefit. I increased to 1.2 mg 3 days ago. I have been feeling so poorly. Bloating, dry mouth, constipation, and nausea are my constant companions. After reading the reviews, I felt encouragement to continue. Starting weight is 263. I will not weigh until I see the endocrinologist in early May."

• Pol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda on Aug 18, 2018. I’m 67 years young, 5 ft, and was 199 lbs. I lost 5 lbs quite quickly and then nothing. I’m not eating anywhere near what I was and seem to be constipated most of the time, so don’t understand why the weight loss isn’t more. Haven’t felt 100% since being on the med but just very uncomfortable with nausea, bloating, and churning tummy most of the time. Burping is also strong, and there is a very unpleasant odor along with flatulence. I have 1 more increase to take, but seeing next to no results is very disheartening. The $400+ I’ve spent on this medication is making me rethink the whole thing. Hubby keeps telling me to stick it out, but it’s hard to see why when I feel so awful."

• Shr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for 4 months, and the weight loss has been steady from the start. I started at over 70 kg (about 155 lb) and have lost 11 kg (25 lb). My healthy weight is below 56 kg, and today I weighed 59 kg. Between COVID isolations and a dislocated toe, I haven’t been very active. I suffer from IBS and GERD, so I was worried about side effects - they weren’t terrible. Two days after going up a dose, I’d have symptoms ranging from bowel cramps, constipation, and nausea, but it would settle within a week. When I went up to full dose, I was fine for 2 weeks, and then the nausea hit bad for a day. Since then, I’ve had no side effects. My appetite has definitely decreased. I intermittent fast (16:8), and it’s been easy on Saxenda. My 20-year-old daughter has insulin-resistant PCOS. She started on it 2 months ago combined with Metformin. She’s very active and has lost 7 kg so far. On Metformin alone, her weight didn’t budge. She now weighs 56 kg and has reduced PCOS symptoms. We’re 5’1” tall."

• 49e...
• September 4, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on July 27, 2016. In those 5 weeks, I lost 13 lbs. Starting weight was 229. My common side effect is nausea and a little constipation. I would recommend this drug for anyone that is trying to eat healthy, exercise, and lose weight to get back on track. I was on dosage 3.0 for a week and had to drop back down to 2.4 because I was so nauseated. It does decrease your appetite, but you still need to eat and make sure you drink plenty of water. I don't like the fact that when you inject the medicine in your upper thigh, it leaves a bruise, I never have a mark on my stomach. Good luck."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for just over 3 weeks, and I have lost roughly 13 lbs. I had some nausea with the first 2 doses but have been fine since. The only downside I will say is constipation. My 'normal' cycle was never normal, per se, but it's been so much worse on this medication. It won't stop me from taking the medication, though. I just have to figure out a way to get it under control. I have absolutely no appetite, which is good and bad. Good because I won't overeat, but bad because I don't eat, and when I try to eat anything, I feel nauseous. Either way, though, I'm happy with the medication."

• Myr...
• October 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 3 weeks. I had little side effects, the most prominent ones are constipation, light nausea, and tiredness. I read reviews before starting it, and it helped me a lot. First, I started on a Friday night. This gives me the weekend to ride out the worst of the side effects and the night to sleep through the worst of it. I usually get 2 days of side effects when I change my dose. Usually on Thursday night, I start to feel the effect of the medicine decreasing. I follow a 1200-calorie meal plan and exercise 3 times a week. I lost 13 lbs so far. I feel so much better, and I also stopped drinking alcohol entirely, and I don’t have any desire to. Saxenda is only a tool, though, if you keep your habits, nothing will change. It helps by reducing appetite and cravings, this helped me focus on eating food to nourish my body and not because I have cravings. It’s expensive, though, if you don’t have insurance, it runs at about $400/month."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for two months. As of this morning, I have lost 23.6 pounds, 10% of my old body weight. I experienced mild nausea at the very beginning and some constipation along the way. But all very manageable. I am very happy with this medicine."

• CMB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I haven't been on this long. My highest weight this week was 228 at the doctor and 225.7 at home, and I am now down to 220.9. I am 5'5" and 32. The nausea is bearable, what isn't is being overweight. It has definitely curbed my appetite. I find that if I can eat through the nausea, then I feel better. I am apprehensive about drinking too much on this medication. I still have had a glass of wine. Constipation is noticeable, but I will look into a laxative. I haven't really been feeling tired, though I am only on 0.6 until Thursday. I don't want to start any happy dances until I am under 200, but I am not going to object to the weight loss I have already witnessed. I definitely have hope. I'll check in again to update on my progress."

• suz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On week 3, I lost about one stone. Took about a week to get used to it. During week one, I felt sickly, had some lightheadedness, constipation, but it passed after about a week. Now on a 1.8 dose, and all is well. My appetite has decreased massively, and sometimes I have to remember to eat. I won't deny the first week was a little ropey, but my advice would be to stick with it as it does improve. For me, this is a wonder drug! I have battled all my life with weight, and this has had such a positive impact on my mental health and my overall well-being. Amazing!"

• tee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on March 3, 2017, starting weight 214 lbs. At .6 mg on March 10, 2017, I increased my dosage to 1.2 mg and noticed some side effects: abdominal pain, burping, constipation, decreased appetite, and tiredness. When I woke up today, I felt sick to my stomach and vomited for the first time. Once the side effects decreased, I started feeling better, but I noticed my appetite is very low. I can barely eat any foods. I have lost more than 8 lbs within 2 weeks. I contacted my doctor, who recommended that I don't increase my dosage, and I am under care with a nutritionist who has me on a low carbohydrate diet of 135 carbs per day. I am happy that this drug is working but have some concerns about feeling tired."

• Cou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began using Saxenda in October 2018 for weight loss. While I'm not obese, I've put on a few pounds over the last several years, and it's been hard to shed them due to an underactive thyroid. After trying other weight loss methods, my doctor suggested Saxenda. I lost 10 pounds in the first month. It's the end of March, and I'm down 16 pounds. I had severe side effects the first week, but due to the tech incorrectly teaching me, I had increased my dose too quickly in the first week. I reduced the amount and slowly worked up to the 3 mg. I haven't had many issues. The worst was the constipation, but I offset it with psyllium husk fiber. I have to limit alcohol to once a week. I never ate fatty foods, but now I basically cannot eat high-fat foods. I also found that drinking more water helped ease symptoms, especially constipation. I track my food with Weight Watchers. I can track any symptoms to what I ate during the day. I am pleased with Saxenda and recommend it to anyone having trouble with weight loss."

• Kja...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this since Jan 25, 2018. I have lost 40 pounds! For the first few months, I had bad stomach pain if I didn’t eat every few hours. That feeling is still there from time to time, but it’s at more like 4-5 hours without food. Also, stomach pains, headache, and weakness from overeating; learned to only do that a few times. These painful memories keep me overeating now. It does seem like my progress has slowed down; been stuck at a loss of 40 lbs for about a month. Definitely exercise, drink water, and track what you eat; it will keep you focused. Some constipation, but nothing a laxative won’t fix. Good luck and pay attention to your body and discuss everything with your doctor."

• May...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 27-year-old female, and I've been taking Saxenda for two months now. At the beginning, the weight loss was rapid, but there were severe side effects: mainly nausea and constipation, but also dry mouth and tiredness. Now it's all gone, though. You should know-it's not a wonder drug. True, I've lost 24 lbs (11 kg) in 2 months, but I really pay attention to what I eat and go to the gym 3 times a week. You still need to do the work. What Saxenda does: now your work will finally have results, which makes it much easier to keep going. By the way, I'm only using the 1.8 because my doctor told me to try to avoid using 3 dosages until I really need it. When you reach the 'plateau phase' and stop losing weight, that's the time to increase the dosage."

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Four weeks now, and it's amazing. I'm just not hungry at all, not able to eat anything as much as I used to do. For example, I used to eat 1 roll with cheese and tomato for breakfast. Now I can't finish it and only eat half. Same with other meals, lucky if I can eat a third. I've lost 5 kg so far without exercising. Yes, it's expensive, but I save on less food! Ok, so the needle is nothing to worry about, it's tiny and it doesn't hurt at all. I started injecting in my hip, but the absorption is a lot slower, so I went on to inject in my tummy and it's fine, just squeeze a roll of fat and inject. :) In the beginning, I had problems with constipation, and I mean BIG problems, but now it's a lot better, but you need to drink a lot of water."

• med...
• August 17, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update: 15 doses of 0.6 mg in and have lost 10 lbs. Only problem has been one episode of hypoglycemia early on and constipation, in which effects of laxative resulted in more discomfort than Saxenda. Added prunes to morning routine in order to avoid that situation. Will continue 0.6 until 3-day weight loss plateau occurs, then will increase dose. (Should get 30 0.6 mg doses in before pen must be discarded.) Eliminates cravings without that typical OTC appetite suppressant anorexia feeling; doesn't affect thirst and I can drink water without having to choke it down, which is necessary."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 22, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update to my post from March 30. I've lost 15 lbs so far. The extreme fatigue has gotten much better as I think my body is adjusting. I'm still only at a dose of 1.5 (1.2 plus 5 clicks). I am increasing the dose VERY slowly. If I go too quickly, it makes me sick. If I only increase an extra 'click' on the pen each week, it seems to work well. I'm very happy with this medicine. I've just had to learn to go slowly. I have to pay attention to the last time I had a bowel movement. I'm fine for 3-4 days with normal movements, but then I have to take a very mild laxative to help things along."

• 86c...
• November 8, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for about 2 months now. I am down 17 lbs. I noticed constipation when I increased my dose to the highest one, .3. I'm grateful my insurance covers it. I pay 30.00. I continue to exercise and drink plenty of water. I go back to doctor Jan 2017. I started out at a weight of 265, I'm 249 now."

• Bmy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 4/28/17 at the recommendation of my doctor for weight loss. I have kept at the 0.6 mg dosage and will not increase weekly, rather every 14 days or so. I am tired and weak, extremely thirsty, my appetite is nonexistent. I try to stay within 800-1000 calories a day, but some days are harder than others to reach this goal. I have found if I have any carbs, it makes me extremely nauseous and dizzy, I can no longer tolerate dairy, it makes me very sick to my stomach and gives me a terrible stomach ache. Constipation comes and goes. But so far, as of today, 5/7/17, I am down 8.5 lbs. I mostly snack all day on healthy fruits and veggies and have a small salad with chicken as my 'big' meal. I will add 30-45 mins of walking a few times a week."

• Ava...
• March 23, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking this medication on March 17, and I'm down 6 lbs in less than a week. I have tried everything for weight loss, and this is the first product that has worked in years. I have no appetite and struggle to eat a few bites of anything all day. User beware and prepare for the initial phases of nausea, extreme heartburn, and constipation! However, the good outweighs the bad, and I would recommend it to anyone."

• Hon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began using Saxenda on Sept 16, 2018. My start weight was 208 lbs - 5'4'. No major side effects; some constipation. I am now down to 172 lbs. Very pleased with the results - have been approved by insurance for a total of 6 months; a review at the 6-month mark -"

• hov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am just about at the one-month mark using Saxenda, started April 1. My start weight was 243, and I currently am 229.5, a loss of 13.5 lbs. I am happy to report no major side effects, with the exception of very minor constipation and a slight headache once in a blue moon! I started the 3 mg dose last night and feel great. I have a protein shake for breakfast and usually take a little bit of grilled vegetables to work for lunch that my wife makes in the QVC air fryer. I have a piece of fish with some more veggies for dinner. This drug totally wipes out your appetite! You crave nothing. I also mix in 15 mins of walking each morning on the treadmill and 1 hour at night at 3 mph. You must exercise because the drug is not magic. A definite 10."

• Tan...
• January 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Saxenda since July 2016. I had severe nausea for about a month once I got up to the 2.6 dosage. It has since subsided, and the only side effect I notice now is the dry mouth. I make sure to drink 2.5 liters of water a day (about 10 glasses). This helps with the weight loss as well as the constipation. I have been reducing my dose to find a comfortable spot where I am still losing weight but don't feel like I am overmedicating. For me, 1.8 is working very well. I also feel wearing a Fitbit has really helped. I can track my food, water, exercise, and steps - it keeps me moving more. When this started, I could barely walk the length of myself without getting winded - I have lost 58 lbs so far."

• Rub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Saxenda now for 5 weeks and down 10 lbs. I have almost zero appetite since starting. On the full dose now and still suffer from constipation and nausea but sticking through it. It’s worth it. My calorie intake is probably around 1,000 give or take. Cost me around $100 after benefits, thankfully. 40 more lbs to go."