Saxenda and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been using this for 3 months now, and I’ve lost 16kgs so far. Sometimes it fluctuates, but generally, I’ll lose weight quite rapidly. Every time I changed the dosage, I’d have headaches all day. I do have some weeks of bad constipation, thus not losing any weight over that time, but I take medication for that. Overall, I’m happy with the results. Change of diet is definitely key. As I’m in lockdown, our gyms are closed, so I haven’t been able to do much exercise at all."

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On Saxenda for 5 days, still on 0.6mg dose. First day was horrible with side effect symptoms of nausea and stomach pain, but other than the first day and occasional headaches and low energy, I am fine. I am 5'7" and 190 lb, after five days I have lost 10.5 lb. I was a dieter for my life and my thyroid is underactive, hardly lose weight on a 1200-calorie diet. Now I cannot consume more than 400 calories a day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have just been on this for 5 days and have already lost 5.5 lb. The only side effect is headaches, nothing that paracetamol will not take away. I am only on 0.6 and don't feel hungry at all, sometimes I have to force myself to eat."

• PCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "For obesity, I use Saxenda for the first time Sunday 05/04/20 @ 7 am. In seconds after the shot, I felt dizzy, headaches, body heat like I had a bad fever. My body felt confused. I took water, water, and more water. My boyfriend and I got so scared. Nothing helped. After an hour of feeling so bad, my dizziness was gone, but my headache was not. Around 8 pm, I started feeling the dizziness again. That really scared me because so many hours had passed. I got so scared I called my doctor. He told me to stop it, not use it again. Side effects were super bad."

• Hig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on Saxenda after a lengthy prior auth process. Right away, I had dizziness and vertigo, plus mild nausea. When I finally titrated to the 3.0 dosage, I had not only dizziness and vertigo but also nausea and vomiting, and headache. Meanwhile, I have lost 15 lbs. It really seems to control the hunger. However, I just couldn't live with the side effects. So I discontinued the drug. I am hoping that the weight loss will 'spur' me on to continue with healthy choices and that I can keep up the weight loss."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda since 3rd January. I’ve lost 9.5 kilos thus far! It hasn’t been easy, but so worth it. My advice is take it before bed for fewer side effects, always have pain relievers for the headaches and nausea tablets for the nausea. As it costs money, I’ve made a massive effort to eat super healthy, sometimes having to force myself as I just didn’t feel like eating. I’ve also logged into MyFitnessPal every single day. So, I’m definitely putting in the effort to get the best results from the medication."

• 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."

• MaG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug has been a 10 for me in terms of rapid weight loss in the short time I've been on it. I have zero cravings for sugar anymore (I used to eat 3-4 chocolate bars a day). Now I can sit beside a cake & not even want a little bite. Saxenda has decreased my appetite so much that I have to choose healthy foods because I eat so little that I want my body to have healthy fuel. I sometimes have to even force myself to eat because I'm not hungry. I am now eating to live, not living to eat!!! Unlike other reviews, I find myself very alert & energetic on Saxenda, or maybe I'm just motivated because I see results! BUT for side effects I give it a 3 rating. My only complaint is headaches. All the time, every day. But for me, the positives outweigh the headaches!"

• 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."

• AND...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 4 weeks ago. I lost 6 pounds in the first two days. To date, I have lost 13 pounds. The side effects are hard. I have large red bumps that get hot and itchy at the injection site, severe fatigue, headaches, and sometimes nausea. I have not been able to increase my dose higher than 1.8 because the side effects are so hard right now. Does anyone else have the red spots on the injection sites?"

• Tak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking this medication for about a week, and for the first two days, I vomited so much and couldn't eat, I lost 8 lbs. The headache was horrible, and I couldn't get out of bed, let alone function. By day 3, I'm not vomiting, but the key for me is to take it at night so I don't feel nauseous. I get a milder headache, and I can taste the medicine now. It also makes me very tired, so waking up early is a problem for me now."

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on this for two weeks and lost 2.6kg. Currently on 1.2ml. My advice: keep your fluids up. I got super dehydrated, headache etc. I’ve been drinking mineral water which has fixed it. Also, in relation to feeling tired and sluggish, I would recommend that you need to eat quality food/smoothies. Because all my cravings and appetite have disappeared, I can’t eat rubbish because I get full, and then don’t eat anything good. Then I feel sluggish. I hope this helps some of you. Good luck with your journeys and keep going! Remember, courage is not finding the strength to go on, it’s going on when you no longer have the strength."

• 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?"

• 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."

• Chu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 64, been on Saxenda for 6 weeks, starting pen #4, at 1.8 mg for a few days now. I'm inching my way up to ease the nausea, it was much worse early on, but now it lasts just for 2-4 hours after taking the shot. Recently began getting headaches, which I never have had before. I've lost 20 lbs after 6 weeks, but in the last 10 days, I have only lost 2 lbs. I began at 250 lbs and am at 230 lbs today. I am also type 2 diabetic, and Saxenda has really improved my daily life. I feel much more normal, my glucose readings are under 120 daily, mostly under 110 (they were in the 160s). I hope I am not plateauing just yet and am not sure what to do about continuing and maximizing weight loss. I eat less than 1000 calories a day for sure and am much more active but only exercise 2-3 days a week. Any suggestions on what I can do? Do the higher doses promote more weight loss? I'm just hesitant to move up since the side effects seem to get worse."

• 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."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking the Saxenda pen now for weight loss, and if I must say, your body soon gets used to it. And this tells your brain to up the dosage. As we speak, I’m lying in bed sick as a dog, not feeling good at all. Headache, stomach cramps, hot sweats, and sick every time I sip water. The aftercare from where I bought them is nonexistent. Take the money and done deal. Long-term problems I suspect. Last time I will touch it."

• 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."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Weighed 200 pounds, been on it for 6 months, and I now weigh 176 lb. Headaches are terrible, and the upset stomach too. I've stuck with it. The first month, I lost 22 pounds, then it slowed down. It's so frustrating, but my weakness is sweet tea. My doctor told me that a large iced tea from McDonald's is equivalent to 5 baked potatoes!!!!! Erghhh!!! Good luck."

• Try...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Headaches, dizziness, and fatigue have been my experiences so far. I am on the 2.4 dose, and this is week 4 for me. I have lost five pounds, and feelings of hunger are somewhat nonexistent. I am excited about this new journey. I just wish I had more energy. Does fatigue ever subside?"

• Bos...
• July 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on 22/07/19 with a 0.6 dose, however, I accidentally doubled up on the following day. Day 1, I ate like a horse. Day 2, I wanted nothing to do with food, which was odd as food is my go-to for comfort and enjoyment. I also found through my lack of desire to eat that food was a time filler for me, something to fill boredom. It came to dinner and the food smelt delicious, and because of my history, I thought I would be able to override the medication and eat as normal, however, the desire was not completely there. If I am being honest, the habit was there, but because the desire was not, it took very little willpower to overcome the eating for the sake of eating (I feel that is very important). The side effects: I feel very vague, headaches, nausea, neck hurts a lot, and lots of cramps, but nothing unbearable. I know it's only day 4, but I am very optimistic, and it is definitely working, my eating is 95% less, which is extraordinary."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a Latina female who is 5'4" and about to turn 39. I started taking Saxenda on May 13th at 332.6 lbs. I was really ill and started a low-calorie diet and tried to get at least a small walk in daily. I have lost almost 40 lbs already, which is just so crazy! When I first began taking the medication, I had headaches and I did feel sick and nauseated for the first few days. I almost wanted to quit, but I told myself this was very important to me, and I worked through it. Every time I upped my dosage, I had a day or two where I felt a bit queasy, but it passed quickly. I no longer feel sick from the medication, and I find it helps me to feel very full very quickly, and that it is almost like gastric bypass in a needle. I also no longer crave sugar, which is a huge deal for me. I think it is amazing, and I would recommend it to anyone considering gastric bypass. They should definitely try this first!"

• Suc...
• June 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 6/1/2019. I was gastric sleeved in 2012 and have gained back a lot of weight. Was drinking pop, not eating slowly, lots of carbs, etc. I have gone back to eating how I ate after surgery. My doctor told me to eat 1,100 calories and now I have problems getting 700 calories a day. I eat dense protein and drink decaffeinated tea. I am down 18 lbs. I am up to 2.4 ml a day. Only side effects have been headaches this week, not sure if it is the medicine or not, could be the weather. If I eat quickly or eat junk, then I feel nauseated, so I stay away from them. As long as I am eating high protein, I am not hungry. I have not started exercising and am fatigued, but I know it is because I am not eating a lot. Probably need to supplement with 1 or 2 protein shakes a day to get a little more energy. I am very pleased with the help this medication is giving me. It is all about changing your bad habits and when I follow good habits I feel good, and when I don't I pay for it."

• Pal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 39-year-old 5'6" female and started at 295 pounds on May 30, 2019. Today was my last day of the 2.4 mg dose (starting 3.0 tomorrow) and so far, so good. I am down 9.5 lbs. in 4 weeks, and this is including a 10-day vacation with lots of eating out and drinking. I have noticed that I will suddenly feel full when eating and can just push the rest of the food away. Before, I felt like I was NEVER full. I have experienced some mild sphincter of Oddi spasms and really mild constipation (improved with fluid intake and activity). I have also had a few headaches, which are normally rare for me. The worst side effect has actually been pain at the insertion site and mild bruising. I've tried two types of nano tips and am skilled with injections (hospital RN), so this has surprised me. Overall, I am really pleased and have high hopes for continued progress."