Saxenda and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Hop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on the starting dose for 6 days. Going to 1.2 tomorrow. I have lost 9 pounds, which I am sure some of that was initial water weight. Have not experienced any side effects yet, except a headache the first day. I dose at night based on suggestions of others I read before starting. I agree with many comments that you feel very full so you eat less. I am doing a diabetic diet, watching my carbs and eating lean meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables, and smaller amounts of low-fat dairy. This drug is a tool, and I find it helps me to not overeat or snack. The shots are very easy, and you cannot feel them at all. Just getting started and have a long road ahead as I want to lose 80 pounds. It will help me stick to it!"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• March 21, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on February 28th. I've lost 17 pounds, and I'm still shocked about how well this is working for me. My side effects have been headaches on a daily basis, some nausea in the beginning, and dry mouth that has also passed. I am never hungry. The little side effects are worth it. My insurance does cover it."

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Follow up to my 2-month post, went to the doctor this week and down 51 lbs in 4 months, the nausea has subsided for the most part, just once in a while. Love it!! I am still losing weight and have started to work out 4 times a week. This medication makes it easier for me to make healthier choices. Constipation is still a bit of an issue, but better, headaches are also gone. Not much more to go!! Will update in another 2 months. Highly recommend! Good luck!"

• wat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update... I have been on this for 4 weeks now and have lost 13 lbs. This is a miracle product, and I am overjoyed with how I feel and how well it works. I have stuck to about 1.8 level, if I go higher, I tend to get very queasy and experience headaches. Constipation is rough, so I have been taking an herbal cleanse tablet each night, and that is helping to keep me regular. I get full very fast and have no cravings like I used to. I'm just not very hungry, and when I am, it doesn't take much to fill me up. I am eating about 1,500 calories a day, and that is plenty. I even have a glass of wine with dinner and am still losing lbs. My blood pressure has never been lower!"

• Tul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "You should ignore 90% of these reviews. Most are doing everything they can to get their insurance to pay for bariatric surgery. I have been on Saxenda for a week and have been very pleased with the results. I have lost 9 lbs. (No exercise yet.) I will have occasional nausea, but that is because I may have ingested too much food at the time. Yes, I have to remember to eat something, otherwise, I will get a headache. If you approach weight loss with a negative outlook, it will never happen. Even with surgery, if you don’t change 'you,' it won’t work either."

• LAB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda stops food cravings. Sweets can make you feel sick as well. I have lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks, and my calorie intake ranges between 1,100 to 1,800 calories per day. I'm 5'6" tall, and my starting weight with Saxenda was 185 pounds. I will admit that I have not been exercising, and I clearly need to each day, as my weight loss could have been much greater than what it currently is. Side effects of Saxenda (for me) were nausea, slight headaches, the feeling of nausea when eating anything sweet, and severe constipation. My provider advised me to take one capful of Miralax with 8 oz of water each day to keep the constipation at bay. No constipation after beginning this daily regimen. The PCP that I see is taking blood and running full panels at the 8-week mark to make sure my body is handling the Saxenda, as it does cause cancer and other complications. My labs will be drawn on 4/2/19, and I'm very hopeful that everything looks GREAT!"

• Los...
• August 22, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 39 (soon to be 40) year-old male. I stepped on the scale at the doctor's office, and I was horrified to learn that I had let myself get to 284 lbs (I'm only 5'10). I asked the doc for some help, and she recommended a few drugs that might be able to help, Saxenda being one of them. I have been on Saxenda for 6 weeks, and I have lost 23 lbs. I also stopped drinking any kind of soda or sugary drinks and not fast food. I let myself have a cheat meal a week, but I can't even finish it when I do have it. I did have a few issues in the beginning: a headache the first week and some sporadic nausea. The side effects have subsided, and for me, the few days of discomfort have been well worth the reward."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Down 2.5 kg and I'm only on the 0.06 dose (6 days in). No sugar cravings at all. Appetite dramatically reduced. Definitely working. The only side effect I seem to have is a very bad headache. I am also very tired. Do these side effects get any better over time? I am going to persevere because Saxenda is definitely working but hope a higher dose doesn't worsen the headache and fatigue."

• Pun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started using this on May 29th. First day, nothing, day 2, I have a very slight headache and some burping, but no appetite. I ate a cup of yogurt this morning with granola and wasn't even able to finish it. The same with my chicken salad sandwich, could only eat half. I am excited to see where this goes, hopefully, weight will go down significantly. I will keep you all updated! Update: So this is the beginning of my 3rd week. I weighed in this morning, and I am down 8 lbs! I have had some slight nausea, but that's it. I have increased my dosage, and now I am at 1.8 mg. Still not finding myself hungry, and the only time I think about food is when I am trying to figure out what to eat. I am only able to eat small portions of food before I am full."

• 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."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am at the end of my 3rd week on Saxenda. I will increase to 2.2 mg tonight. I have lost 12 lbs. I am never hungry. I have been using MyFitnessPal to track and count calories. I find I have to force myself to eat most days, especially the two days after an increase in med. The first couple of weeks, I had a headache every morning. It has since subsided. I do take my shot at night before bed so I can sleep through any nausea I might have. No other real side effects. I pay $125 out of pocket/month."

• 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? :("

• Blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on August 6, 2018. I am 5'2", 234#. Today, I am 216#. I have had a slight headache. I take Saxenda in the morning. I have had a major depression in appetite. I don’t diet. I don’t count calories. I am learning to live healthy. When I eat at a restaurant, I have found that a hamburger on the children's menu, plain, and water is enough. I have also added lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Keeps me around 300 calories. I eat my calories, not drink them. I can also have a sirloin steak and grilled vegetables at fine dining and stay under 400 calories. When at home, I eat fruit and cottage cheese, oatmeal, grits, cereal...etc. I will make a club sandwich and only eat half and save the other for later. I don’t want a diet because I live a busy lifestyle. I have to make smarter choices. I am hoping to find the time to add exercise in the second month. Good luck."

• Los...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for over a year. Lost 40 lbs in the first 6 months with diet and exercise. Stopped losing weight and appetite returned, despite staying on the same dose. Gained almost all the weight back and having terrible fatigue and headaches. I’m thinking I should come off and go back on in a few months. Anyone have any experience with this? Thoughts?"

• Car...
• March 20, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started about 17 days ago at 217.8 and 5'3. Today at 209. Negative side effects are nausea and headache that seems to come mostly when you bump up the dose. At 1.8 now and I'm never hungry. This stuff is great but deducted one point due to the side effects, however tolerable. No pain, no gain, I mean loss!"

• EmT...
• March 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I haven't been using this very long, but I am already amazed at the results. I started on 3/25/2016. I do an injection first thing in the morning, rotating my upper arms and thighs. I'm still at 0.6, of course. Today is 3/28/2016, and I've lost 6 pounds already. The side effects are mild headaches and severe fatigue. It's hard to wake up and hard to stay awake during the day. This could also be because I completely cut out my caffeine intake from 5-6 daily to 0. I have no nausea or vomiting. I have no appetite. I forced myself to eat a sandwich and drink a protein shake this morning. I only ate once yesterday, too. I make sure to drink plenty of fluids. Also, I haven't had constipation like some have had. I love it so far!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication on 12/9/15 and had a severe headache and nausea for 2 days. My beginning weight was 191. On day #3, I noticed I was not eating or drinking very much, and that is probably why I had those symptoms so severe. On day #4, it became very clear that I had no appetite nor a desire to eat...anything. On the 5th day, I started the 1.2 and had no side effects. I do notice that I'm never hungry and when I do eat, I can only take a couple bites and I'm done. I'm extremely tired, but again I think it's because of not eating. Today my weight was 180.4 and my pants keep falling down, lol. I'm f/u with my PCP on the 22nd, so we will see how things go from there."

• Ton...
• October 31, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking this on October 19th, I weighed 217. The first week on the .6 dose, I lost 1 pound. My second week on the 1.2 dose, I have lost 5 pounds, and I am not done with my second week yet. When I increased my dosage, I did experience some nausea, but nothing too bad, and an occasional headache. My appetite is down, I'm not really too hungry, and I have been drinking a lot of water. Very happy right now and hope this is only the beginning. Thankful that my insurance covers this too."

• Bai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 22, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for 6 months and lost 40 lbs in the first 3. Since then, I have maintained the weight loss. I just started working out on it and hoping I will lose my last 25. In the beginning, I felt a little nauseous, constipation, and had some minor headaches, but it subsided after the first month. About 6 weeks in, I had terrible sulfur breath and burps. It lasted about 3 weeks, but I was able to control it with chewable Pepto Bismol. I have had a great experience, but if my plateau doesn’t break, I’m hoping my doctor will increase the dosage."

• Los...
• September 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda now for a little over 3 weeks, 24 days to be exact. I have lost 7 pounds to date. The first week was awful for me. I experienced terrible headaches, nausea, heartburn, and insomnia. I was hesitant to continue the drug as I felt terrible. I spoke to my doctor, who advised me not to up my dose the second week, so I continued taking Saxenda at 0.6 for 2 weeks. Miraculously, my side effects lessened by the 10th day, and I was happy I didn't stop. I just increased my dose to 1.2 and feel some nausea and a slight headache once again, but nowhere near as bad as previously. My doctor said everyone's tolerance level is different, and as long as I am losing, I could go back down to 0.6. No need to increase if losing."

• Not...
• August 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Having been sold it by a company that glamorizes it with celebrities like Kerry Katona, feeling a little overweight with a BMI of 27. I was prescribed this for 5 pens that worked out to £650. The side effects were really bad headaches, feeling sick, but I still managed to eat. I did more exercise and did not lose a pound. The nurse told me to stay on it, so I did for 6 months until I realized I was depressed and now owing £2000 to my bank! I was feeling worse than I ever did. Didn’t want to go to work, but I was still encouraged to stay on it as it had to work. I ended up really down, was a risk to myself, and so was told not to take Saxenda as it was a new drug and not enough was known about it. There had been 5 others via yellow card who had suicidal thoughts and a list of depression. When my mental health searched the makers Novo, it states people with a history of depression or suicidal thoughts should not take this."

• Tex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 44-year-old Hispanic female. I am 5'1" and weigh 156 lbs. I wear a size 10-12 dress. I started Saxenda yesterday, August 2, 2016. I am terrified of needles and did not think I would be able to give myself the shot this morning, but I handled it like a champ. I had some slight burning at the injection site, but it quickly faded. I have had no nausea but have a horrible headache. I had a slice of wheat bread with 2 tsp. of peanut butter for breakfast and had to force myself to take a few bites at lunch. I have no appetite and feel full after drinking a glass of water."

• Tee...
• October 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 66 years old, and I've tried every diet out there, some with minor results but never permanent weight loss. I was excited to start Saxenda. It is expensive, but my insurance plan actually covered 80%, but it wouldn't cover the needles, which I thought was a bit odd. This is day 4 for me, and I'm down 7 lbs, but not without nausea, headache, insomnia, and extreme fatigue. I can't function during the day, so I'm going to try taking it at night along with a sleep aid, hopefully, I can sleep through the worst of it. I'll give you an update in a few days."

• Loo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started in Nov. Weight at 176, have lost 11 lbs, down to 165 currently. Started at .6, now up to 2.6. Have tried 3, but have nausea and headache, so I went back down. Definitely notice feeling full fast, and some days I have to make myself eat. If I don't eat, I feel sick. I haven't followed a strict diet but have cut sweets, so I do not crave them. Drink lots of water, my mouth is always dry. I have found when I do eat and drink plenty of water, I lose more."