Saxenda and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Jos...
• January 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm in my second week, and since I have upped the dosage, I have noticed constipation and, for the last day, moderate abdominal pain and diarrhea. I definitely don't eat near as much as I used to, and I am very happy about that. I did have headaches the first week, nothing that Motrin couldn't take care of. I am 5'5", I weighed in at 230 pounds, and I have lost 5 pounds as of the first week, not sure today. I am very concerned about the possible side effect of cancer in the thyroid since I do have Hashimoto's disease. But I was considering the gastric sleeve surgery before this medication and really want to give it a shot because I don't want a large portion of my stomach taken out. I'll check in and update you all."

• Ban...
• July 12, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have been taking Saxenda for about a month but haven’t been able to up my dose to 3.0 since I’ve been having horrible severe headaches and nausea, watery diarrhea, and vomiting nonstop for weeks. I have no energy. I’m miserable. I wonder, will this be worth it? :( I’ve lost about 4 kg, that’s all, and I can barely eat or do anything from how sick and weak I am. Was very excited to try the medication, but I’m so upset. Any recommendations? :("

• Smi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for a month now and lost 12 pounds. I’ve increased my movement and lowered my calorie intake. I’m at 1.8 mg and have started feeling most of the common symptoms: nauseous, diarrhea, and vomiting. I’m hoping my body will adjust soon."

• pan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have started to take this drug on January 18, 2017. Today is February 11, and I have lost 10 pounds. I am 5'5", 235 lbs down to 225 lbs. I am at 1.8 dosage and have nausea, diarrhea, no appetite, cramping, fatigue, and newly developed belches that taste like rotten eggs! I might need to back down to 1.2. I have been moving slow with the dose increases as well. Losing weight, though, but these side effects......we will see!"

• Cha...
• March 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda last week - 0.6 mg decreased appetite the second day. I’ve noticed a HUGE difference in wanting to eat and snacking. The first week I did nothing different (apart from food control) and lost 5 lbs. This week I’m on 1.2 mg. I’ve been more active already, so looking forward to seeing the difference when I weigh on Monday. No severe side effects, nauseous for the first few days of taking it, real bad egg burps for 1-2 days last week combined with very loose bowels. Other than that, fine. The burps are back today, but it’s not unbearable. Looking forward to more weight loss!"

• Kca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda on 2/21/19. The injections are really no big deal. The first three days at .6 I had mild nausea and then felt fine. I started the 1.2 dose and had horrible nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. My pain is sharp in the center of my chest right under my ribs. Has anyone had this similar pain? I have a strange taste and burps and feel exhausted. This is day 4 on the 1.2 dose. I don’t want to stop taking it if this is something that will pass but cannot continue if this is going to last. Has anyone else had this experience? I have absolutely no appetite, maybe eating 400 calories the last few days."

• Mam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda 1.5 weeks ago, and the explosive diarrhea I've had this week is the worst. If it doesn't subside, I'm going to have to stop taking it because I can't be more than a few feet away from the bathroom. Sorry if it's too much TMI, just want people to know they aren't the only ones if this is happening to them."

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for about 3 months. Initially, I had to start below the recommended dose because of nausea, diarrhea, and heartburn. Also, I progressed slowly, slower than recommended due to the same side effects. I have gone from 194 lbs to 170 lbs. I am very happy about the weight loss. It has decreased my appetite and reduced my sugar cravings. I do wonder if I will gain all this weight back when/if I stop. It is quite expensive, so I am sure I cannot afford it for much longer."

• 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."

• AHC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been using Saxenda for almost 3 months. I am using the 3.0 ml dose. I have recently begun experiencing harsher side effects. About 2 months ago, it was constant heartburn (although I already take omeprazole each morning). About 3 weeks ago, I began experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. Has anyone else noticed these side effects this far into using Saxenda?"

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Week 8 on Saxenda, and I’m at the max dose of 3.0 mg, and I've lost about 10 pounds in the first 6 weeks. Fatigue is the only side effect I’ve experienced (some very occasional diarrhea). My appetite is coming back, and I am really having to use some self-control now. Still not craving sugary foods, though. No exercise yet. I’m going to refill my prescription, and I’ll update next month. My insurance covers all but $200, and with the savings card, my out-of-pocket is $50 per 6 pens."

• Tee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this for 10 days and have lost 8 pounds. I have zero appetite. I force myself to eat, but I am not reaching 1K calories per day. This is a huge issue because the lack of calories is compounding the fatigue issue. I just changed bed sheets and a duvet, and it took 45 minutes because I was exhausted. When I increased my dosage to 1.2, holy diarrhea! I am lactose intolerant, and it felt as though I had eaten a bowl of ice cream. I now take Lactaid before the injection because the cramps were awful. I have also noticed some things that look like hives, but not at the injection site. This is hard. There has to be a happy medium. If I could exercise, the weight would be falling off. But, alas. I have no energy."

• Lau...
• March 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first 2 nights on Saxenda, I was extremely ill and woke up suddenly projectile vomiting. No warning signs, I spent the whole night with my head over the toilet. The 3rd day, I started bleeding heavy. I haven't had a period in a year, and my appetite had gone, and I lost 6 lb in 5 days without exercise. I wondered how great it would be when I stopped bleeding, oh, and stopped the diarrhea. Yep, the diarrhea. Anyway, a few days passed, but still feeling sick, but not vomiting, still bleeding, and still diarrhea, and the burps came constantly like rotten eggs. This continued into day 7 when the bleeding settled. The feeling of sickness settled. The burps continued, the crippling stomach cramps continued, and the diarrhea continued to the point I was bound to bed or a toilet. It's quite worrying to be reduced to tears by the stomach pain. Never ever have I had hemorrhoids-now I have. And guys, it hurts. I have lost weight, but I cannot keep a bite of food in my body, not even water. And all this happened on the lowest dose."

• sjs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I didn’t think Saxenda would work for me as I mainly eat out of boredom. My start weight in March ‘24 was 83 kgs, and in 3 months, June ‘24, it is 77 kgs. I find I can’t drink much alcohol, and my meal portions are smaller. I’ve had a couple of episodes of diarrhea when I’ve overindulged, and early on, heartburn was quite prevalent, but I found Gaviscon worked immediately. I haven’t been able to do any exercise due to a bad leg, so I’m happy to have lost the 6 kgs. The injections are simple to do, the biggest downside for me is the cost, and I’m concerned about putting weight back on when I stop taking it. So, apart from the cost, I’m very happy with Saxenda."

• Jax...
• November 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started at 0.6 as instructed. Every week I increased by 0.6. My pen ran out by the third week, so I needed a second one before reaching the full dose of 3.0. The cost with the discount card is $50, plus $30 for 90 needles. I’m tracking my meals with LOSE IT (app), weighing every Saturday and doing Bikram Yoga 2-3 times a week. I started at 177.4 three weeks ago and weighed 173 this morning. I eat 1200 to 1300 calories, and I am so full (just with the 1.2 dose) but could do 1400 calories easily on the 0.6 dose. I highly recommend limiting coffee, carbonated drinks, or rich/spicy foods. I am extremely uncomfortable or even vomit/experience extreme diarrhea if I eat as I am accustomed. At 5'6”, I feel best at 144 lbs. After several consecutive life stressors, I gained 40 lbs in the course of three years. Saxenda is the only course of action to assist me with chronic cravings and feelings of hunger or deprivation."

• MTo...
• March 9, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I waited 18 months to review. I started 09/2017. The first 6 months I lost 8 lbs, from 198 lbs to 190 lbs (5'8). 3 mg. The side effects were all there: diarrhea, nausea, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, nausea. Did I mention nausea? In 0/2018, I stopped eating meat and meat products and went on a plant-based diet. After one particularly side-effect day, I lowered the dosage back to .06, and I did not inject every day. I thought if I wasn't losing weight, why stay sick? From Feb until 07/2018, I lost 12 more lbs. I had a hysterectomy in 07/2018. I have started eating meat, but my appetite has slowed down. To date, I've lost a total of 30 lbs in 13 months, down to 168 lbs. Size 10, 31' waist, and 4 lbs from not being considered 'overweight.' I had to do something to get things moving. When I made that change, I went from size 14 to a 10. I still only inject .06 a day, I don't inject every day. I still tend to get nauseated, but it only lasts for about 5 minutes, and I keep gum near my bed, which helps."

• Mil...
• May 10, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It's been 2 months since starting Saxenda, and I'm still having big-time issues. I'm losing the weight, my A1C is better (it's always been under 7 and is now 6.5), but the side effects are taking their toll. The chronic diarrhea and gut rot have me feeling like an exhausted piece of dirt every day. The nutritionist says I need 50 minutes of cardio per day, and there's no way this is happening as I just feel like crap all the time. If this wasn't a study, I would have bowed out by now. I still may, but it is doing what it's supposed to do: better blood glucose and weight loss. In the 14-month trial, I was supposed to lose 12 pounds, it's been 2 months, and I've lost exactly 20 pounds. We will see what the future holds."

• Cur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It is the worst drug I have ever taken! I was prescribed Saxenda by a GP to help with weight loss. By Day 5, I had violent vomiting for 8 hours, followed by diarrhoea. I ended up with broken capillaries on my face from the vomiting. I continued on but opted to stay on the lower dose. 2 days later, I had diarrhoea again. Bright yellow and pouring out of me. 4+ times an hour for 48 hours. I would not recommend this to anyone."

• JHa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First off, it really works. First two weeks were great - zero appetite and no side effects. But this week I've been so sick I can hardly do anything - nausea, headache, diarrhea, slight fever, chills. Not sure if it's the medicine, but going on day 4 of feeling like this, I'm worried that it is :-( Had anyone else had anything similar after feeling fine to start? I'm down about 8 lbs and would love to stay on the medication, but not sure I can if this 'sickness' is a result of the medication."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking this Saxenda for two months. I haven't had much nausea. I did have diarrhea for the first couple of days. I don't really have any side effects, that being said, I haven't lost any weight either. I have been on a full dose for just over a week. I do get full faster, which is good. I am still hopeful. Hoping that after being at full dose I will notice more results."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had a GBS [gastric band/bypass surgery?] 20 years ago. I lost 150 lbs but regained 100. Because of my weight gain, my new PCP referred me to a bariatric doctor. I was prescribed Saxenda. My insurance covered the entire cost with the exception of a $35 copay. I administered my first dose (0.6) on 3/14 and my second on 3/15. I had no appetite, nor did I even think about food. I had already lost 2 lbs. On 3/16, I held off on the third dose until after I spoke with my doctor again. I was really worried about the cancer risks. Later that day here come the side effects: diarrhea, intense stomach pain, and nausea for two days and counting. I've taken Immodium, which seemed to do the trick, but when it wears off, the side effects begin again whenever I eat something. I'm on a very restricted diet, so it's not that. I just completed my first month on a diet program and lost 15 lbs without meds. I'm about to try Pepto Bismol and fluids because I'm now dehydrated. Yes, I lost 2 pounds in 2 days, but was it worth it?"

• Mau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 43-year-old woman, 5'6. Originally, I weighed 210 pounds. I started Saxenda 30 days ago. I now weigh 193 pounds. I am currently injecting 1.8 and still have 10 days left on that dose. Not much side effects, just a little nausea. I did get diarrhea a few times after I consumed carbohydrates. I have no appetite and am never thirsty, so I need to remind myself to hydrate. A few times I didn't hydrate enough, which led to constipation. I also try to walk 3k every evening, getting my 10,000 steps in a day. It is definitely working for me."

• Lab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 32 yrs old, started at about 330 lbs. I've been on Saxenda for about a month now. I have lost some weight so far. I have also been using Weight Watchers to help me track my food and activity. I had some issues with diarrhea the first week, but that resolved. I've been increasing my doses slowly because the GI side effects have been very uncomfortable. I've been having some issues with nausea, indigestion, headaches, and even chills a couple of days. This started when I increased my dose to 1.8. The drug works great for the appetite suppressant effect, but I may stop taking it due to the awful GI side effects. Haven't really noticed fatigue, but I also have multiple sclerosis, so I am always fatigued to some degree. Gonna touch base with my doctor today. Good luck to everyone."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda on November 16, 2018. My doctor warned me I might experience some nausea at first, but if I could tolerate it, to keep taking the medicine. Boy, that was an understatement. During the first week of taking Saxenda, I felt like I was going to die. I had extreme nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue. I had absolutely zero energy and had to take off from work for the week! But after the first two weeks, the symptoms subsided. Currently, I am eating around 1,000 - 1,200 cal a day. I have zero appetite and zero cravings (which is new for me). I am down 25 pounds in two months. Although I'm still very fatigued, I will continue to take Saxenda and feel that the side effects in the beginning are worth it if you have a substantial amount of weight to lose."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My doctor started me on samples about a year and a half ago. In two months, I went from 260 lbs to 222 lbs. It was awesome! I felt great, had slight nausea and diarrhea the first three days, and then it was gone. Well, I fought my husband’s insurance (with the help of my doctor), and it wasn’t approved, so I had to stop. In over a year, I only gained back 20 lbs! I have a new job, and my insurance covers Saxenda. Yippee! I just started the 2.4 dose, and I’m already down 14 lbs. However, I’m having a hard time eating. I literally eat just enough so I’m not nauseous from an empty stomach. The thought of any food turns my stomach, and I’m a bit sluggish because of it. I’m hoping it will go back to the way it was before. I do love this medicine."