Saxenda and Fatigue: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 123...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda 5 weeks ago. I increased dosage every week as suggested. The nausea and fatigue have been very noticeable, but my appetite for heavy carb foods is gone. Carbs had always been my biggest downfall in all dieting. I started at 215 lb. I lost 15 lbs. and weighed in again today and have lost another 3 lbs. I am starting back at the gym today in hopes of toning some inches lost. I have pants and shirts I have not been able to wear for 2+ years, and they now fit. It seems that this medication is a perfect fit for me."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for about a month now and have lost 16 pounds. I've struggled with weight loss for years, and this has really helped. I had minimal side effects-mostly just fatigue. If you eat too much, you will absolutely be uncomfortable and will most likely throw up. I drink 64 oz of water a day and have not experienced any constipation on this medication. I found that when I eat very carb-heavy foods, I do feel nauseous. This medication is really changing the way I look at food, and I've been more in tune with what I'm putting into my body. I'm at the 3 mg dose right now, and I truly couldn't be happier with how well Saxenda has worked for me. I hope to start adding exercise to my routine soon, as I've been way too fatigued to do so before."

• dsc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda since mid-May of this year. I’ve been on the full 3.0 dose for 1 week. I started at 235 lb and am now at 213 lb, down 22 lbs. I increased my dosages slowly to try and avoid side effects. The ones I have had have been minor and disappeared over time. The biggest ones were headaches and fatigue. I’ve also had problems if I overeat and eat certain foods. I’ve pretty much eaten what I want but can only eat a portion of it. Sweets/carbs tend to give me lots of gassy cramps, but I am able to help control that by watching what I eat and by taking Gas-X. Everyone has a different experience, and for me, the obesity was worse than the side effects, and I had to at least give it a try."

• Tay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda now for two weeks, and I have lost about 14 pounds. This is also in combination with a low-calorie diet. I have experienced some of the side effects, like nausea and fatigue, but try to take this at dinner time so I am sleeping through most of this. It helps control my hunger and makes me not want to eat as much. Overall, it has been pretty good."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda in April. So it’s been 4 months and I lost 22 pounds. I am 5’5”, 53 years old, and I weighed 184 lb when I started and now weigh 162 lb. I felt sluggish the first week but nothing horrible. I took the shot at night, so I didn’t have any nausea. I have no real side effects to speak of. I can still drink alcohol when I want to without any issues. I went down 2 pants sizes, and I feel great. Weight loss has slowed down a bit the last few weeks, but I am still losing."

• MJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for 2 months. I lost 10 lbs the first month. I had constipation almost immediately, but started taking a few Citrucel fiber pills daily, and that helped. I was fatigued the first 2 weeks and had mild insomnia. Irritable stomach pain started at the 3 mg dose, but not full-on nausea. More like indigestion, and it's usually when I don't eat. I still have my appetite, but I can't eat a lot at once. I haven't lost any lbs in the second month at all, but I didn't gain the first 10 back either! I did count calories at first using an app. The doctor recommended 1200-1500 for me, but at the checkup yesterday, thought 1000-1200 might work to kickstart more weight loss. I also work out moderately, like walking and step aerobics, 2 times a week. I am going to increase the intensity and go 4-5 times a week now. I'm 38, a woman, 5'2'', and I started at 188 lbs, now 178 lbs. I have 3 months before the next checkup. I am not giving up. I want this to work so I can get off my 5 BP meds."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "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"

• Gra...
• June 25, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda almost 8 weeks. I started at 0.6 mg, upping the dose every week until reaching 3.0 mg. I am a 64-year-old female - I started at 210 lbs and I'm now at 189 - a loss of 21 lbs. I have lost approximately 2.5 lbs per week since the beginning. I eat about half of what I did before. I eat what I want, but what I want is healthy food. I do not even feel like I'm dieting. For the first time in my life, I feel like I'm eating like a normal, healthy person. Side effects = headache once in a while, fatigue which is just now starting to ease off, and recently, redness and itching at the injection site (the doctor said it was okay as long as it gets no worse). My exercise consists of walking/jogging. I have built up to 12,000 to 15,000 steps a day now and feel great."

• Can...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I figured it would be time to post my review! I've been using Saxenda since December, and now it’s almost June! No big side effects except for a lot of fatigue in the first few weeks and constipation. I would highly recommend this to people who are in need of a healthy weight loss track! My starting weight was 215 pounds, and my weight now is 179 lb! I’m super happy with my results. Just remember, nothing happens overnight, and exercise is a must! Don’t listen to all the bad reviews because everyone’s body and results are different. I am so super happy I took the chance and didn’t listen to everything I read online. Take it for a few weeks and only let your decision reflect how the medicine actually affects you. Your doctor will guide you along the way, and if it’s not for you, there are so many other options out there. Good luck! I have another 21 pounds to go, but so far I am very happy with my results."

• Kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm only on day 5 of Saxenda. Firstly, I have been working out and calorie counting but have been at a weight-in standstill. I'm trying this to get an extra push. I'm 5'7", starting weight 370 lbs. Working out and calorie counting got me to 334 lbs. Saxenda day 5, I'm 229 lbs. Fatigue is bad. I'm starting to get a very sore throat, more on the right side and pain when swallowing. (I'll update more). Not hungry, no constipation... I do drink water. Hoping the tiredness goes away... I loved working out and now I just want to sleep."

• Pha...
• May 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am into my 7th week and have lost 14.6 lbs! Started at 230 lb and am at 215.4, an average of 2 lbs per week! (Mod. intensity workout 2x/week) I definitely notice the decrease in appetite and feeling full for many hours after eating (up to 8 hours). Dry mouth is a constant battle for me, fatigue, and on-and-off constipation, but not bad enough to stop. I hope to increase my exercise to 4x/wk to help prevent the plateau I noticed others hit during treatment. It has also helped me make better food choices. I eat a lot of fruits and veggies to help prevent constipation, and it reduces the nauseous feeling if you eat something heavy. I find injecting around noon is best to prevent the late-night munchies for us night owls, but on my workdays, I do it early (7 am), and I definitely notice I feel like eating more that evening. I highly recommend trying this drug to help you get on the right track, but you still need to be willing to adjust diet and lifestyle habits if you want to maintain permanent weight loss."

• KKa...
• April 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am at week 4. A lot of the side effects have passed, so hang in there if you're still having them. I have lost 11 pounds in 3.5 weeks. So this is working for me so far. Time will tell, as most diets I fall off the wagon after a month. I seldom feel hungry, and when I do, I get full pretty fast. It's not a miracle cure, you do have to have some willpower, because after all, I was emotionally eating before, even when I wasn't hungry. I will be incorporating exercise soon, which I think will help with the fatigue. Everyone reading these, post your experience with this journey, it helps others, including me, to read them, as everyone is different. Not sure why they won't post this, but if they do, to Dietcoke, try to stay away from carbonated drinks, sweets, and alcohol. I find they make the nausea worse. And try to eat six small meals per day, that helped me. Good luck!"

• 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."

• MJR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Back surgery in 2013, requires narcotic pain meds. Complete hysterectomy in 2015. On HRT, I gained 85 pounds. I tried Adipex, it helped but had harsh side effects. Now on Saxenda. The first time did not go well. Extremely sick. New plan: There are 10 clicks between 0 and 0.6 dose. I started at 3 clicks and had no side effects, increased a click a day until 0.6 dose. I use peppermint and senna tea for constipation. Fatigued but getting better. No appetite. A small amount of food feels like I just went to a buffet and ate. Exercise has been hard due to back, plus fatigue from Saxenda. I will start the elliptical today. I have not weighed yet. Want to be on 0.6 for at least 5 days. So far, so good. I will stay at 0.6 as long as there are no side effects. Female, 48 years, 5'5, and 242 pounds, so I really need this to work. Less weight, less back pain, and more mobility without pain. I hope this will help someone. I will update in 4 days."

• Tee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've had a difficult time getting past the extreme constant nauseous feeling, vomiting, and extreme fatigue. That's at the starting dose. Any advice?"

• Pdm...
• February 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda since November for 16 weeks. I lost 5 pounds in November and 3 pounds in December. I have lost no weight since. When I first started, I had a very upset stomach and was very fatigued. I did not feel like eating at all. I am up to level 3 now, and I am eating very little. I have less upset stomach, but my appetite is not as suppressed as it was at lower doses and when I first started the drug. I am very disappointed I am not losing weight, having regard to the very little I am eating. Also, if I don’t lose another 3 pounds by March, my drug plan won’t cover the medication. I am not sure what I am doing wrong."

• Z20...
• December 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on day 6 of Saxenda and upping the dosage tomorrow from .6. I have lost 5.6. I admit, the first 2 days were brutal with the nausea and wondered if I could do this. It's so much better now. I have literally no appetite or cravings! I'm wondering when I up the dosage tomorrow if the nausea comes back? I plan to put exercising in the mix, but I have felt so nauseous and fatigued at this point. This is the most encouragement I've had in a long time, so I'm excited to stick it out and hopefully keep losing!!"

• Ano...
• November 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking this for 3 months. I lost 30 lbs in the first 2 months and have maintained for the past month. This past month I've been eating horribly just because I've been distracted by other personal problems. But I haven't gained a single pound back, mainly because this stuff will not let you overeat. I have next to no appetite, so even when I do eat junk, I can only eat maybe 1/3 of it. I've had to remind myself to eat a few times; that's how much this has killed my appetite. The first month was rough with side effects: lots of vomiting immediately after eating, fatigue, etc. But the weight practically fell off against my will. It's a life changer!"

• dan...
• September 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Unfortunately for me, this medication has not helped me lose weight. I have also had a lot of side effects, such as nausea and fatigue. However, I have read a lot of great weight loss stories. I did, however, get a surprise pregnancy. I have never gotten pregnant on my own, so I am contributing it to this med."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started June 24, 2017 - on my 4th week. Dose 1.8. Down 10 lbs. Age 59, 6'2", started at 300 lb - now 290. Expected faster loss as I tend to lose quickly on diets (but it comes back). Weigh daily - notice up and down swings of 5 to 1 lb some days. Walk 3 miles a day under 40 minutes. Side effects - nausea, some fatigue - especially in the afternoon. Body is adjusting to the drug slowly. Absolutely no hunger whatsoever. Eating smaller portions and adjusting diet. Cravings for sweets and carbs have subsided."

• Gre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm wrapping up my first week on Saxenda! My insurance, BCBS, covers it for $50/month with a pre-approval. I'm down 3 pounds! After reading all the reviews here, I was excited to get started but anxious about side effects. After my first dose, I did get fatigued and had to take a nap for 3 hours. But after that one fatigue event, I've only had intermittent, very mild nausea. I've used ginger tea with stevia drops, and that takes care of it right away. But WOW, my appetite is greatly diminished, and I get full faster. I eat about 1/3 to 1/2 of what I used to eat. I walked through our cafe at work today and looked at all the chubby people chowing down on their big lunches and thought... I used to eat like that! So far, so good!"

• 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."

• tes...
• April 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on this medication on March 6th. To date, I have lost 7 lbs, but I have not gone over the 0.6 dose. I take the injection at night to minimize side effects. I am mostly more thirsty and have some burping and fatigue, but it is manageable. I will take the next level this week and see what it does regarding the side effects. I am keeping to 1350 calories a day when I can, as it is unhealthy to eat under 1200. Mostly vegetables, protein, and carbs. I am also doing 4 hours of exercise a week. This medication is not a wonder drug, as I worry about continued use and the thyroid issue, it is certainly a jump start to make you more aware of what you are eating and the need for exercise. With all this combined, I aim to lose another 55 lbs."

• Car...
• March 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Began with the minimum 0.6 mg dose of Saxenda on 9 February and increased by the same amount every 7 days. My appetite disappeared, but the acid indigestion was horrible. I also felt tired, lethargic, and dizzy most of the time. After 3 weeks, I decided to increase the dosage every 14 days instead, which helped. I'm now steady at 2.4 mg. The side effects have disappeared, except for the fatigue. I wear a Fitbit and try to do 5,000 steps per day. Cardio is out of the question; I'm just too tired, but I have lost 5 kg (approx. 12 lbs). I feel and look so much better. I've started getting an itchy rash at the injection sites. Fatty or sugary food is repulsive; I can easily eat less than 1,000 cal/day."

• 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!"