Saxenda and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using Saxenda since March 6, 2020. I am on 3.0 dosage. I just recently noticed some side effects that are really bothering me mentally. Diarrhea is the worst ever, like running water, belching, and constant bloating. Please give me some good advice on what I can do."

• MMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It's been 11 days and I've lost 14 lbs! I've been eating a 1200 cal/day diet without any trouble - no hunger, no cravings. I'm currently at the 1.8mg dose. I won't lie, though. I am having nausea, stomach cramps, and constipation intermittent with diarrhea. I experienced the side effects when I started the drug and when I have upped the dose - then they go away after 3 days. I just increased to 1.8mg so I've felt kind of sick all day. Worth it though to lose 1-2 lbs daily as I have been!!"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda since December 9, 2019. I have upped my dose according to my doctor. I have now lost 17 lb. I am now on full dose since the beginning of January. It's only now that I am suffering really badly with sickness and diarrhea. I am waiting to hear from my doctor to decide a way forward. I really don’t want to stop taking it as I feel it generally works for me and my lifestyle."

• Spa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Fabulous! I have lost 30 kg in six months. No real effort required as it suppressed my appetite. Initially, side effects were pretty bad with diarrhea, bloating, and nausea. But I persevered and was glad that I did. Now, no side effects, just weight loss. Very, very happy."

• pat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• pat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Sid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started 0.6 mg then moved to 1.2 mg 1 week later. Horrible bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting. It did take my appetite away completely, but to an unhealthy point. I lost 28 lbs in 2 months (starting weight 240 lbs, female, 36, non-diabetic, binge eating disorder, PCOS). I could only barely tolerate the 1.2 mg dose. I increased my water intake to 80-100 oz, and if I ate more than 600-800 cal during the day, I’d feel like throwing up. I had to stay on a liquid diet of smoothies and protein shakes, as solid food increased the nausea and bloating. I added a probiotic per my doctor, but no help. I tried taking the injection at night to decrease the side effects, it only made sleeping more difficult as I was up during the night with a headache and diarrhea. I experienced extreme lack of energy and shortness of breath in doing simple tasks (such as taking out garbage). My doctor and I decided to stop due to the side effects. It helped start the weight loss, but I’m not convinced it was healthy for me."

• Rus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Saxenda for a total of 31 weeks. Mild side effects at first; mild constipation, headache. They wore off soon. I was slow to increase my dose - staying at 1.2 mg and 1.8 mg for many weeks before increasing. Could not tolerate 2.4 mg - vomiting, sulfur gas, diarrhea. Went back down to 1.8 but never felt right again. 28 lbs lost in 34 weeks. Average weight loss 0.8 lbs per week. Pros: It helped control cravings and made me feel less hungry. Cons: The side effects. Not bad until I went past 1.8 mg. Then it was unbearable. I also found it inconvenient to take. I don’t hate needles, but it was a process. Also expensive. My insurance covered it (otherwise I wouldn’t be on it at all), but not the needles or the swabs. Traveling with it was annoying."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Jen...
• October 22, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just started taking Saxenda on Sunday, October 14. My start weight was 112.2 kgs (247 pounds). I weighed myself on Sunday, October 20, and the scales really shocked me, it said I was 108.4 kgs (239 pounds). I have been overweight and dieting all my life. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. Losing weight has been very hard. I track my steps and calories, I have been reducing the size of my meals. I had half a tuna sandwich and had to stop eating. The drug works on suppressing appetite, but the side effects are also very high for me. I have had diarrhea, constipation, lack of energy, headaches, feeling sick, and vomiting. I have dry mouth and am taking Hydralyte to compensate for the lack of fluids I can keep in my system. I am in two minds about this drug, I don't know if I am going to continue it after I finish the 5 pens in my first box. The drug costs so much, $389 Australian, and can't claim anything back on my private health."

• Del...
• October 5, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda because I had polycystic ovaries, and the only way of fixing that is weight loss. I started the treatment in August 2018, and every week I upped the dosage by 0.4. I took the shot in the morning and felt nauseous every night. On the third day, I barfed all night. It sucked. I started taking the shots at night before bed, and it helped a lot. I would only feel slight nausea in the morning, but then lunch and dinner would be fine, and I could eat. The nausea did get better as time went on. I almost don’t ever feel nauseous anymore. I’ve been at 3 for almost a month now, and I have lost 12 kilos since April (5 kilos by myself and 7 with Saxenda). I had a bowel accident recently, I pooped myself. I constantly have diarrhea. I feel like my appetite has gone back to normal because I do get hungry, which is something that didn’t happen in the first two months. I feel like I’m losing weight, and the only price to pay is diarrhea and slight discomfort or nausea."

• 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?"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda because 4 or 5 years after my sleeve surgery, I started gaining weight back, and I didn't like that. I am now three weeks in and on the full dose. I get nauseous but not to the point of vomiting. I feel very tired during the day after a full night's sleep of 8 or more hours. I'm not sure if this is a side effect of Saxenda or not because I seemed to be tired a lot before the medication. Since I do feel very nauseous on the full dose, I am thinking about decreasing my dose back down to the first dose. I don't eat much at all with this medication. By 'don't eat much,' I mean maybe 4 to 5 small bites of something, and I am so full. I love that side effect of the medication. No constipation, not as much as before the medication. I did get diarrhea maybe 3 times in the last three weeks."

• NJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for 3 weeks and lost around 7 kg. By the third week, I increased the dose to 1.8. A few days after, I had severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea for 4 days and had to go to the ER (and I stopped taking it). I'm not sure if this was a side effect from the medication, or I just got food poisoning somehow. I'm starting it again on the lowest dose, and plan only to increase the dose when I think it's becoming less effective. If I face the same issue again on a higher dose, I'll either stick to the lower dose, or just completely stop it."

• 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
• 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."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On Saxenda now for five weeks. Have lost 7 kg. Not hungry and not interested in sweet food. Not even the previously much-loved chocolate has been eaten over the five weeks. Some diarrhea and tiredness. But it’s worth it. Only real negative is the cost."

• Tes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lost 30 lbs while taking Saxenda, but ended up in the hospital for severe dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days. I also suffered from an acute kidney injury. The side effects aren't worth it."

• Cri...
• August 2, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started my weight loss journey in July of 2017. I have lost over 100 lbs but was having trouble losing my last 30 lbs, so I was put on Saxenda over 30 days ago. The dosage gradually increased to the max of 3 mg at 5 weeks. The nausea, especially in the evening, is horrible. Most days, I have stomach pain in the middle of my stomach, it's nothing I can’t stand. Occasional diarrhea, but nothing to write home about. The added bonus is I’m so nauseated that the smell of food makes me not want to think about eating. I want to continue and recommend Saxenda, however, for me, my insurance company won’t cover the cost, and my out-of-pocket expense is almost 1300 dollars for a 30-day worth of injections. Way too costly to keep up on sadly."

• moa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 27, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've lost 22 kg in 25 weeks. No hunger, but some diarrhea."

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I think I have all the horrible side effects of this drug. I have serious heartburn all day and night. Then comes the belching, which smells like rotten eggs. As soon as I try to sleep, the nausea kicks in, then to top it all, explosive diarrhea all night, so I'm not getting any sleep. Yes, I have lost three pounds a week, but the side effects are so miserable I can't live like this."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 46 years old, 5'3", and have a BMI of 41. I just injected the first dose of Saxenda after watching YouTube tutorials and reading reviews all day. I have struggled all my life with my weight. I have PCOS and have been gaining weight steadily for the past 4 years. I have worked with a dietician, done WW, and other diets. I also have fibromyalgia, so it is imperative that I lose weight and get moving... My plan is to increase my dose slowly and have healthy snacks around to nibble on to stave off nausea. I am also going to go back on Metamucil twice a day to help with either diarrhea or constipation. Here goes nothing...."

• Ran...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda two weeks ago and 4 kg down. No hunger at all. Side effects: slight dehydration and diarrhea. Changed to having the injection at night, and since then, no more diarrhea. Private health coverage has been a help in covering the expense."

• ECa...
• June 13, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda at 0.6 5/1/19 going great, noticed I was getting full quicker. I started 1.2-dose & no side effects. Next week I go up to 1.8 and I'm vomiting a lot, horrible stomach pain in the middle of my belly. The next day I was a little better so I stayed on 1.8. A week later I get sick again, stomach pain, vomiting & the runs. I skip a day of meds & take it @ night instead, down to 1.2. I was fine for a few days and occasionally still get a pain in my stomach and start throwing up. Not every day, but nauseous. I am pushing through because this is working for me, but the side effects are no joke. I'm 5'9, female, started @ 263 lbs my heaviest on 5/1/19, and it is now 06/13/19 and I am down 18 lbs. I almost feel like if I don't poop for a few days I throw up instead. My insurance did cover most of it, it was supposed to cost me about $240.00 for 5 pens, but in my first trial pack, I got a savings card and that saved me $200, so 5 pens was $40. I picked up my prescription the 2nd time for 5 pens and it was only $24.99."