Saxenda and Fatigue: What Users Say (Page 4)

• 50...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda last Friday, with only a mild headache and fatigue being my side effects. Unfortunately, that changed on Monday. I work 50+ hours a week, so the loss of appetite is not a hindrance; however, I found that if I ate any more than a small protein bar or drink anything other than water, the results are not good. Vomiting and diarrhea, lasting most of the next day, and abdominal cramping join the list after any type of food. I hope others have a better result, but my doctor and I agree this is not right for me."

• ell...
• January 25, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So, Saxenda was effective for me for weight loss, but the side effects I cannot tolerate. I was so tired I could not stay awake when I got home from work. I actually started to think something serious might be wrong with me to be this fatigued. So I stopped Saxenda, and then I felt normal again, so I realized that Saxenda was making me so fatigued. I realized I don't want to feel this way to lose weight. My insurance did not cover either."

• coo...
• December 5, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was so excited about this new drug. I gained about 20 pounds after my 2nd child, then an extra 20 from Viibryd. My insurance didn't cover it, but the doctor gave me free samples. The first week was hell for me. I felt like I was pregnant all over again. Horrible fatigue, super nauseous, and my emotions were off. I felt like I was going to have panic attacks. The fatigue was the worst! After day 6, I'm quitting."

• Ch8...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First week down. Have had it at night time so I can sleep through the nausea. Not hungry as much and full for longer, also no sugar cravings. Had it this morning and notice the fatigue. No weight loss this week, even with a clean diet! Hoping this works as I have a thyroid condition and my weight is not shifting. When should I expect the scales to move?"

• 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."

• Fat...
• May 2, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was excited to have Anthem Blue Cross cover this medication. I'm 42 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and 175 lbs. I always take the latest diet craze and have had mixed results, but never side effects like this. It is debilitating, and I'm not sensitive to new meds. Man... I don't think I can hang with it at all! It's just me and the dogs, and I'd really need someone to take care of me if I was going to take this awful drug. Of course, you lose weight. You're too damn sick to take a sip of water, puke your own spit, and your head hurts like a mix of a migraine and allergies all in one. I can't recommend this drug to anyone at the dose recommended. I am a glutton (LOL) for punishment and carbs, so I'll probably try to take a super low dose as soon as I get my ducks in a row to be able to take care of myself and my dogs in the event the side effects are just as bad as they were on the recommended dose."

• Iri...
• May 28, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Was on Saxenda for about 6 weeks, working up to max dose. In that time, no side effects nor lost weight, so it didn't work. I track my food intake and am not a big eater. When I reached the max dose of 3.0, within 36 hours, I began experiencing the worst stomach issues I ever recall-sulfur burps that came frequently and were unstoppable, churning stomach, and unrelenting diarrhea that came in explosive (sorry) and sudden bouts, which lasted three days. On my doctor's recommendation, I dropped down to the next threshold. Two days of break from the med and the diarrhea (with the aid of a lot of anti-diarrheal meds) eased a bit. Upon restarting the med (two nights), it came back with a vengeance-worse than ever. Plus, terrible fatigue that caused me to take two days off of work (and I couldn't be away from the bathroom). Sulfur burps very bad, too. I cannot tell you the regrets I had for taking this med that I had so much hope for. I may have lost 4 lbs from all the dehydration and diarrhea-but not worth it."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Had all the side effects: constipation, headaches, severe fatigue, and in 6 months, loss only 10 lbs. I was working out 4 times a week for 1-2 hours a day. Calorie intake was 1300 a day. Decided to take a break and “reset.” I was off Saxenda for 7 months. Started over at the lowest dose. Now there is no appetite suppression, no headaches, no fatigue, and no weight loss yet. Currently at 1.8 dosage."

• Hat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 2, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Weight has been a struggle for me for most of my life, so I was excited to give Saxenda a try. Over the year I was on it, I lost 50 pounds, but the 'cost' of it wasn't worth it. Around 3 months in, I developed night sweats, but I had no idea the havoc it was taking on my hormones. Several months later, I realized my libido was completely gone. Not just decreased significantly, but completely gone, along with my ability to get aroused. Also, my depression got worse, and I had absolutely no energy. I don't even recognize myself anymore. I've been off Saxenda for 4 months now, and none of those issues have been resolved. I didn't start any other new medications, and the other medications I was taking I'd been on for years without any issues. I'm certain that these are just the side effects I suffered from using Saxenda. So, it's great for weight loss because it definitely decreases appetite, but I feel like I don't have a life worth living anymore now."

• 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."

• K43...
• February 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this medication for 5 days, since Feb 22nd, the first 4 days on .06 and the 5th day 1.2. For the first 2 days, I had no side effects and decreased hunger, and then it hit me hard (severe fatigue). I could barely stay out of bed. I needed 4 hours of sleep in the middle of the day and 12 hours at night. I also read the warnings about thyroid tumors and cancer in bold print. No, thank you. Anyone who stays on this drug long term may be very sorry in the end. I'm done, I don't want cancer, and although I did enjoy the sleep, I have to function and work, raise a child. Be warned."

• All...
• August 30, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Week 5 on Saxenda, 1st week on 3ml dose, weight loss 1 stone, side effects to start were nausea and fatigue, but forced myself to carry on. Managed gym 3 to 4 times a week. Only side effects now are constipation and stomach cramps. I'm taking Buscopan, which helps. Some foods give me reflux, so I have to eat bland food, which is good. Felt full from day one, never hungry. If I feel nauseous, I have a small glass of lemonade and a dry cracker. I take the medication at night, feel slightly groggy first thing, but once I start moving around, I’m okay. Another 3 stone to go, hopefully my body will start getting used to the regular dose. Worth the money."

• 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."

• Dgr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda almost 2 weeks now. Still on the 0.06 dosage because I haven’t needed to up it. Side effects are nausea and fatigue. The nausea has been pretty bad, but I am hanging in there because they say it goes away after a couple of weeks. Definitely losing weight because it only allows me to eat very small portions. Recommend Saxenda!"

• 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!!"

• 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."

• 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."

• Hut...
• December 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is a big rip-off, four weeks, $400 out of pocket, and it doesn't work for me. I certainly won't be forking out another $800 for two more prescriptions that I am supposed to take. Side effects are nauseous, burping, constipation, rotten dry mouth, tired, loss of energy. To be honest, I am a lot worse off than what I was before - hardly had anything to eat and lost 1/2 kg - YES 1/2 KG IN FOUR WEEKS. I only have to lose 8 kg, about 17 lbs, no hope with this rubbish. Pharmaceutical company wins again."

• HSM...
• January 31, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Not worth it! Not only is it ridiculously expensive and none of my health care plans will cover any costs, the side effects were horrible. Extreme fatigue, stomach aches (that caused any weight loss because I felt too sick to eat), plus I felt dizzy most of the time. Having 2 small kids, it wasn’t safe for me to function this way. I’ve found the best way for me to lose weight was to adapt to eating similar to KETO and regular exercise. I lost 3 lbs on Saxenda in one month, and since eating better with exercise last month, I lost 8 lbs."

• ETN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I used Saxenda for about 6 months last year. I experienced fatigue and major heartburn. I did lose my appetite at first but did not really lose weight and gave it up because of the heartburn. Also, the daily injections were hard. Sometimes it was fine, but then there would be bruising that lasted for a week or 10 days."

• Pal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The worst experience in my life… Ended up with horrendous insomnia, couldn’t function for days due to the tiredness and fatigue… felt so low and anxious."

• Apr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Day two on Saxenda and major nausea. Haven't eaten more than 1 meal in 2 days. Going to take my next dose at bedtime to see if it helps with the fatigue and nausea."

• 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?"