Saxenda and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Kat...
• March 30, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 5' 7", 197 lb, 46-year-old female. Started Saxenda back on 2/11/16 with the standard 0.6 dose and lost 8 lbs the first 2 weeks. Had a migraine a couple of days in but didn't know if it was the med or a coincidence. I stayed on the lower dose as long as possible - any time I increased it, the nausea would worsen. The sample pen my gyno gave me ran out before we could get insurance approval. I have BCBS and was approved for a 3-month supply at $85. When I went back on the med, I got another headache just as before, so I guess it was the reason. It only lasted a day each time. The main side effect I've experienced is EXTREME fatigue. Have to make myself do stuff. Hubby says he doesn't know if it's worth it. I'm hoping it lessens with time."

• 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?"

• dav...
• January 30, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First of let me say that I was only able to take the sample pen of Saxenda because it was too expensive, and my insurance, BCBSIL and Express Scripts, only covered $150 of the total $1300 plus that it cost. But I will say that in those 3.5 weeks I lost 16 lbs. It did give me headaches and really bad heartburn. My appetite was gone, and I had no urge to snack on junk food. Between meals, small meals, I would eat a handful of peanuts or a tangerine or small apple and would be completely good. I did not work out. Couldn't really due to fatigue, which was also an issue. If I didn't eat enough through the day, though, I would end up eating bad at night. You must eat but eat healthy. Tums, Pepto, and fiber were my best friends."

• Pil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "4 months in Saxenda, and I have only lost 9 pounds. Despite doing exercises and counting calories, the weight was just slowly coming down. So I am not sure if Saxenda was doing anything. Slight, occasional nausea and headaches the first couple of weeks. No other side effects either. It has done nothing to decrease my appetite or cravings. Unfortunately, it seems I was not responding to Saxenda, and today my doctor discontinued it. So frustrating. Big disappointment."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is day one on 1.2 mg. It’s day 7 on the pen total. I’m down 14 lbs. total. I’m 5’00”. Starting weight was 251 lb. Currently 237 lb. The only side effects I’m having are headaches. I’m eating smaller meals and much cleaner than I have in years. I have not had a soda in 2 weeks and no cravings for it. No bread since I’ve started and no sweets. Next week I will begin working out. Anyone have any suggestions to cure the headaches?"

• Kja...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this since Jan 25, 2018. I have lost 40 pounds! For the first few months, I had bad stomach pain if I didn’t eat every few hours. That feeling is still there from time to time, but it’s at more like 4-5 hours without food. Also, stomach pains, headache, and weakness from overeating; learned to only do that a few times. These painful memories keep me overeating now. It does seem like my progress has slowed down; been stuck at a loss of 40 lbs for about a month. Definitely exercise, drink water, and track what you eat; it will keep you focused. Some constipation, but nothing a laxative won’t fix. Good luck and pay attention to your body and discuss everything with your doctor."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• hov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am just about at the one-month mark using Saxenda, started April 1. My start weight was 243, and I currently am 229.5, a loss of 13.5 lbs. I am happy to report no major side effects, with the exception of very minor constipation and a slight headache once in a blue moon! I started the 3 mg dose last night and feel great. I have a protein shake for breakfast and usually take a little bit of grilled vegetables to work for lunch that my wife makes in the QVC air fryer. I have a piece of fish with some more veggies for dinner. This drug totally wipes out your appetite! You crave nothing. I also mix in 15 mins of walking each morning on the treadmill and 1 hour at night at 3 mph. You must exercise because the drug is not magic. A definite 10."

• muf...
• May 28, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I should share that I have already lost about 180 lbs by using phentermine and topiramate. However, after about 3 years, I started to gain back some weight, and my doctor recommended this drug since it is indicated for use in maintenance as well as loss. My experience has been positive so far, I have only had minor side effects (headaches). This medication makes me feel FULL all the time-even when my stomach grumbles. I noticed this primarily because while I was taking phentermine, it would stop my stomach from grumbling, and I had no hunger pangs, but I also never felt like my stomach was satiated, i.e., I could always eat. With this medication, it feels like I've already eaten Thanksgiving dinner, and I feel almost uncomfortably full when I eat more food-this leads to my voluntarily eating really small amounts of food. I am still titrating my dose upward and am at 1.2 mg currently, I've not lost significant weight yet (only about a pound or two) in the past week."

• 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."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on October 3, 2017. I'm a 58-year-old female weighing 327 lbs. I inject in the evening before bedtime. No nausea, but have had mild headaches which don't last long. I do find that I'm more tired in the evening (considering I'm a night owl). The doctor has placed me on a 2100-calorie diet, which I'm trying to follow, however, like others, I don't have much of an appetite, so I nibble approximately every 2-3 hours on items that are on my list to eat. I don't plan on weighing myself until my next doctor appointment on November 14. Exercise is difficult with my osteoarthritis, but I plan on doing some low impact and gradually increasing. Will provide an update after my doctor appointment."

• 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."

• Kfr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started the medication this week. I've had three shots so far. I was really worried about the needles, but you honestly don't feel a thing. I didn't even feel a pinch when I did the injection. I do feel a bit tired. I have a very dull headache. I do have a little bit of nausea. I have been injecting in my upper thigh, where there's plenty of fat. (Lol). My appetite has decreased, so I have to keep an eye on my emotional eating. I am a former gastric bypass patient trying to lose the last 30 pounds. The first hundred were easy. So far, so good."

• 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."

• Hun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "When I started a week ago, I was 294, and I’m 5’10. I was nervous about the needle, but the truth is you can hardly feel it, it’s that thin. I started at .6, and after a few days, I went up to 1.2. The other day, I tried to go to 1.8, but I had a serious stomach ache all night long, so I went back to 1.2. At 1.2, the side effects are mild: headaches, a little nausea, slight rough throat, and fatigue. I have lost 10 pounds in this week with minimal exercise, perhaps 10/15 minutes on the elliptical a night and some free weights. I’m in love with this product. I have ZERO appetite. I have to force myself to eat, and even then, I end up eating two bites and throwing the rest away. I’m very hopeful this is the motivation I needed and that it continues to work."

• Coq...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda with the dose of 0.6 on July 20, with 191 lbs, my height 5.1 ft, 50+ yrs old. I never had nausea. Once I had a light headache. I have less appetite and 0 craving for sweet or salty food. Now, a week later, I weigh 184 lbs. Today, I increased the dose to 1.2 according to my Dr.'s prescription. I am eating more protein, walking 30+ minutes, and drinking more water. I feel fantastic!"

• HGa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On week 3 this coming Tuesday and lost 8.2 lb. I used to be a runner, stopped due to injury and put on 2 stone. I do weight training but no cardio. My BMI hit 27 and I felt so miserable. UK private prescription service cost £55. The first day I accidentally overdosed as I didn’t feel the injection, so I assumed I had messed up and did another one. Big mistake - felt rough and threw up. Since then, I have stuck to the 0.6 mg. At the rate I am dropping, I won’t increase the dose. Slight headache, but the weather is hot ATM and I should drink more water. Starting to fit into my clothes and my confidence is back. Next goal is to start running again. Once I regain enough fitness to sustain a good pace/distance, I plan to come off Saxenda. I won’t rule out a short cycle on it in the future, for me, it has kickstarted my weight loss when all else has failed. I felt I was climbing Everest trying to lose the weight with diet and gym as the progress was often slow to nothing! Now I feel it is less overwhelming!"

• 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."

• wat...
• April 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Saxenda on April 18th and have had only a few side effects. I have some nausea and a headache in the evenings. I'm hoping this subsides the longer I've been on it. I have lost 6 lbs, which is an amazing accomplishment for me. I have not been able to lose more than 2 lbs no matter what diet I've tried. I get full very fast, only eating about 1/2 of what I used to eat at each meal. Sleeping great, but am experiencing a great deal of fatigue, especially late afternoon and evening. Will continue on and hope this weight loss continues. The doctor gave me a month of samples so I didn't waste money if it didn't agree with me."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 0.6 a week ago 13/03/19. I can't believe how my sweet craving has gone and my appetite too. I had a headache and nausea to start for the first couple of days, but it was okay. I'm very happy, as I have lost 5 lbs in my first week staying on 0.6 for now. I also feel better in myself and will continue."

• hop...
• August 15, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started the medication 7/21. I had to change taking it at nighttime as I was so tired and nauseous. I'm so disappointed as I'm the only one who is not losing weight. 5'2'', 222 lb. I have all the side effects of the medication (nauseous, tired, slight headache (gone now), and no appetite). Overall, I eat pretty healthy and not a lot, so I don't understand why no weight loss (I'm eating even less now). I am female, 54, so menopause and thyroid issues are not helping, but I was so hopeful. Anyone else not have success? The medication is pricey, and the side effects for not working... I go up to the 3.0 dose Friday... still hoping."

• vs2...
• October 12, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Saxenda for 7 days. I lost 8 lbs... No appetite. Side effects: headache and nausea, but it's minimal. With Motrin, I'm good. I'm happy my insurance covers this, I pay 30 bucks every time. I love this!!! I exercise and drink lots of water."

• bec...
• May 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 04/27/17, and so far I love it! Down 5 pounds already... what! lol I'm rarely hungry and get full pretty quick. I either walk 4-5 km a day or ride my recumbent bike for an hour. Drinking lots of water and eating clean. The first day I felt a little queasy, but nothing that kept me from work or my daily routine. No bowel issues either. I wake up each morning with a headache, but it passes pretty quick once I'm up and around. I was a little hesitant before starting because of the reviews I read about all the side effects, but I haven't had many at all. Not crazy about spending $450 a month on it, but if it keeps on doing what it's doing, it's priceless to me!"