Saxenda and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Gem...
• September 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on and off using these pens the past 6 weeks. In a week, I lost 10 lbs to start with on 0.6. I had no side effects and felt great and shocked with how much fell off in the first week. By week 2, I'd lost a stone. Came off it for the weekend as drinking and at a festival. On Monday, back on it, upped the dose, first few hours headache, felt awful and that night threw up. Following weekend, came off it as was going on holiday and was off it for 2 weeks, gained 4 lbs. Again, back on it at 0.8, a few hours in and headache, and then was sick that night again. Came off it on the weekend as a birthday was happening and drinking. Started my 3rd pen 3 days in and this time had diarrhea for over 24 hours with a little sickness. The plan is now to not come off it and do these last 3 pens, had 5 in total hoping to get at least a stone off. I always feel within a few hours it’s working. I get a dry mouth and don’t feel hungry and don’t eat a lot."

• 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."

• CSa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 58 and started Saxenda at 286 lbs at the end of May 2018, stayed at 0.6 mg for a month. No side effects and lost 18 lbs, appetite suppressant effects worked great, even felt more energetic. Doc said I was a 'fast responder.' Felt great - increased gym classes to 3X per week. Month 2, went up to 1.2 mg, weight loss slowed (2-5 lbs), some burping, if I ate a fatty or spicy meal, I had instant diarrhea. Went up to 1.8 mg a few weeks ago, had 2 days of mild to moderate nausea, burping, headache, but it went away. Weight loss has slowed, appetite suppressant effects fading, though I am sticking with the gym and walking and am more active, which is great. Doc said weigh only once a week, focus on how to feel, track carbs and protein, not calories. Sticking with it! Expect to go up to 2.2 at the next doc visit. Has anyone gone off and started at 0.6 again? I'm a little worried about diarrhea effects and traveling."

• Tes...
• July 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for approximately 6 weeks. Although the results are great, and it definitely curbs your appetite, I’m now suffering adverse side effects. I have bouts of diarrhea and have vomited several times. The worst is the excessive sulfur belching! I’m not sure how much longer I can take it. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, have you found any relief?"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Going into my third week on Saxenda but haven't yet made it to the next dose up because of side effects, so still taking 0.6. I'm having very bad nausea and heartburn regardless of what I ate or even if I don't eat. No taste to anything either. I never was much of a big eater but started at 160 lbs and down to 153 lbs. My boss and husband both think I should just stop the meds because of the sickness, but I keep hoping it will just go away once my body gets used to it. The two times in the last week I took the upped dosage of 1.2, I was in the bathroom vomiting and had horrible diarrhea. Horrible feeling. So I'm stuck on the 0.6 but go to the doc Tuesday, so we'll see what he says. He refused to prescribe any other medicine for weight loss, I'm not sure if it's just kickbacks he gets from the makers or, as he says, his own research and experience. I went in asking for phentermine and he was completely against it, but seeing as this has made me so sick, I don't see how phentermine could have been worse."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have been on Saxenda for 3 weeks. It curbed the appetite but only lost 3 lbs, and I walk every day a mile and go to the gym 3 times a week. I'm finding the injection site is very itchy, has anyone else found this? I do get the runs about 3 hours after injection, but it is tolerable."

• So ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried this medication for 6+ weeks. I have been sick with extremely bad bloating and diarrhea daily, waking me in the middle of the night. I could never figure out what foods caused these problems. My doctor recommended I stop. The help line person said she had heard of these issues before. I really hoped it would help me."

• Can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda 3 weeks ago. On the first week, I experienced mild nausea, diarrhea, and sulfur burps. By the end of the second week and until now, the third day of the third week, I have been experiencing bad diarrhea, gas, and abdominal cramps so much so that I can't even go to work. Today, the cramps were so severe that I couldn't even walk. The symptoms usually start by late night, keeping me awake all through until the morning. I have been drinking lots of electrolytes to prevent dehydration. I don't know why the symptoms seem to be getting worse or just won't go away. As well, I don't know if it has anything to do with me changing the time of the day when I take the injection; at the beginning of the treatment, I used to take it early morning before work, since the second week I started doing it in the evenings after work. Anyone else experiencing the same? Any recommendations?"

• Jen...
• March 31, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for just over two weeks. Eight pounds down. First week I had some nausea, second week I have added stool softener. My appetite has decreased and helps me make better food choices. I am happy with results so far. I am hopeful that these mild side effects will pass and I will continue to lose weight."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• February 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first week on the 0.6, it was fine, I noticed I was eating smaller portions and not really hungry. The second week that I doubled up to the 1.2 was the worst. I was so sick, I was vomiting and had diarrhea for days! I lost 12 pounds in the second week on the higher dose because I couldn’t keep anything in my body! I was so sick I had to go back to the 0.6. I’m thinking this weekend I’m going to try alternating between the 0.6 and the 1.2. I don’t know how anybody can go higher than the 1.2. I was violently ill. I also paid $500 for the first month of it, so I will use it till it’s gone and then probably won’t use it again. If the only way it works is at the higher dose and it makes me that sick, I’d rather be overweight!"

• RA2...
• January 19, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for 7 weeks, and I've lost 5 lbs. Weight loss seems to have stopped. I have terrible dry mouth and a bad taste in my mouth that won't go away. It seems to have gotten worse after getting to the maximum dosage. I find that I am not hungry, and I am eating so much less. Can't understand why I'm not losing weight. I'm beginning to wonder if this is worth having the dry mouth and bad taste all the time. My early symptoms of headache and diarrhea went away after about 2 weeks. Next came constipation and burping. I do think I am more depressed than usual. May stop it soon as my life isn't happy, and not having the enjoyment of food is getting old."

• Ecr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda November 22nd, and I’m down 13 pounds, but I am miserable. I wish I was one of the lucky ones that only experienced a little bit of nausea. I have had constant severe diarrhea and vomiting with each dose increase. I am on 3.0 now, and I am praying my body will adjust. If not, the diarrhea is so severe I won’t be able to continue the medicine. :("

• Man...
• September 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started 9/1/17 and have had no appetite, and when I make myself eat, it doesn't taste the same... Diet Coke is the only thing appealing... no side effects other than diarrhea when I do eat... 37 years old, 5'7, 212 lbs... needing to make my goal weight of 160."

• Rhu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Week 3, down about 8 lbs... was hoping for more, but I'll take it. Definitely decreases appetite. No issues with nausea or diarrhea (did have that first week). No other side effects to note except it does make me tired, and I'm a bit lethargic, so exercise is not happening. Sleep well, maybe a bit too much. I'm going to bed 2 hr earlier than normal, but don't get up earlier in the morning. That would be the only downfall, but I'm going to stick with it for 30 lb."

• rhu...
• May 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "13 May 2, 2017. First dose before bed. Hope it doesn't cause insomnia, or that I'm so allergic I die in my sleep. Haha, kidding (not kidding). Excited for tomorrow. I ate like a maniac today in preparation. Like a smoker who smokes 2 packs the day before quitting. My last rites. Hoping for some serious results. Will keep you posted. May 18, 2017, sleep well - a little lethargic and sleepy the first 2 days. No other symptoms. I take it at night before bed. May 17, I had the worst diarrhea overnight - but by 8 am, that was over. The rest of the day was fine. So far, 3 lbs down. Appetite and cravings are down. I feel like I have some control again."

• 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."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for approximately 2 months and haven't lost any weight. I fluctuate daily, and I'm actually heavier than I was when I started. It caused loose stools after every meal and massive headaches."

• Mis...
• April 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on March 24, 2017, after years of failed diet attempts. I was hopeful when my doctor prescribed this medication. Initially, I felt fatigued and queasy, but it was manageable. After increasing to 1.2 mg, I broke out in an itchy rash on my stomach (injection sites) and have uncontrollable diarrhea. If the diarrhea doesn't improve, I'm not sure how I will continue to take the medication. On the plus side, I have lost about 6 lbs in almost 3 weeks. Has anyone else experienced the diarrhea, and if so, does it improve? I might decrease the dosage to 0.6, as I seemed to be fine on that amount."

• 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!"

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on Saxenda 2-6-17. Started with injections about noon. First day was fine. Second and third day I was nauseated bad all day. Could not eat but made myself eat crackers. Today I am over the nausea but did have some diarrhea. But now feeling fine. I work at a medical office. The nurses told me to hang in, and it would get better. They were right. They also said to stay on .6 until I felt better, not to up the dose. It just takes time for your body to adjust to it. Did also drink 7 Up to help."

• Amb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda in November 2016, the week before Thanksgiving. It is January 31, 2017. I am 5' 1" and when I started Saxenda I weighed 205 lbs. I now weigh 178 lbs. I have been able to come off of my blood pressure meds and I no longer need my CPAP when I sleep at night. I have less joint pain and I no longer get winded walking up a flight of stairs. The only side effects I've experienced are nausea with each titration up of the medication, mild headache the first few weeks, nasty sulfur burps, and diarrhea. I haven't had any constipation. None of the side effects were severe enough to make me consider stopping the medication."

• 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."

• Mem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug is extremely effective, and I lost nearly 14 pounds in 8 days. However, I had severe side effects and took myself off the drug after becoming so dehydrated that I had to go get 2 bags of IV fluid. I was so dehydrated, my veins were collapsing whenever they tried to start the IV. I am extremely active and training for half and full marathons. I guess my energy needs are too great for what this drug allows you to consume. Every time I ate, I got extremely gassy, had severe heartburn, and had the runs. I physically had to make myself eat. My stomach would not take or process much water at a time either. If you work out a lot, stay away. I definitely think in a few years there will be lawsuits over this drug."

• 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."