Saxenda and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Jen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 1, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda two years ago. I was at my wit's end. I was 37 and weighed 235 lb, which was the most I’d ever weighed. I’ve struggled with weight loss my whole life. Saxenda takes some getting used to. Make sure you titrate up to the recommended dose or you will feel very ill. Headaches, vomiting, fatigue. I am sensitive to medication side effects. I fought through that, and after about 3 months, the side effects went away as long as I took it at the same time every day. I dropped 20 lbs immediately, then it slowed. I was 207 lb for a whole year and was ready to quit, when I dropped another quick 20. I am now 160 lbs (just dropped 5 lbs last week) and, literally, none of my clothes fit me (even my 'skinny' clothes). I work out sporadically and I eat what I want, just much less of it. I don’t feel hungry anymore. I stop eating after about eating 1/2 of my food, and I feel stuffed. I never thought I’d find something that worked so effectively for me."

• 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."

• CSa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 58 and started Saxenda at 286 lbs at the end of May 2018, stayed at 0.6 mg for a month. No side effects and lost 18 lbs, appetite suppressant effects worked great, even felt more energetic. Doc said I was a 'fast responder.' Felt great - increased gym classes to 3X per week. Month 2, went up to 1.2 mg, weight loss slowed (2-5 lbs), some burping, if I ate a fatty or spicy meal, I had instant diarrhea. Went up to 1.8 mg a few weeks ago, had 2 days of mild to moderate nausea, burping, headache, but it went away. Weight loss has slowed, appetite suppressant effects fading, though I am sticking with the gym and walking and am more active, which is great. Doc said weigh only once a week, focus on how to feel, track carbs and protein, not calories. Sticking with it! Expect to go up to 2.2 at the next doc visit. Has anyone gone off and started at 0.6 again? I'm a little worried about diarrhea effects and traveling."

• 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."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is my third week taking Saxenda. Pros, I am down about 9 lbs in my third week. My appetite has decreased tremendously. The con side effects are the burps, which don't hurt or bother me, so I can deal with that. Feeling tired is the worst side effect I've had so far. I don't have the headache problem like others have experienced. Overall, I think this is a good product. Other reviews I just read would have scared me from taking it. I guess everyone's body reacts differently to medicine. If you can't adjust to the side effect, then I would suggest stopping or lowering the dosage. If I start getting the side effects as others have said, I will go back down a dose. Overall, I'm down 31 lbs...the last few 8-9 lbs were after the Saxenda, so I was losing before I began but needed a boost. Good luck!"

• JLA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on July 12th, weight 189.5 lb, and today, July 30th, 181.0. I'm feeling good, only side effects have been the odd headache and tummy upset, occasional nausea after eating, but I try to eat half the amount, and that seems to help. Also, I take my injection before bed, as the pharmacist suggested, to minimize nausea."

• Vic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 2 weeks. I have just started my 3rd week, and I have lost 5 kilos since starting. I have had no side effects, other than in my second week, I had a few headaches. Other than that, I would recommend this to anyone serious about losing weight and trying to get back on track with their eating habits."

• Sun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just went off it. Was on it a little over 6 months. First month worked great except feeling sick. I just kept on .06 for an extra week. Got to dose 3, and as everyone here has stated, it works in the short time. I stopped losing weight, still had some side effects. If I miss a day, then headaches. Overall weight loss 209 lbs to 183. I don’t feel the cost is worth it, even with insurance paying. If you need something to kickstart you, then try this, but it is not long-term use effective."

• now...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is day 7, and I've lost 10 lbs. Side effects are brutal, though. Exhausted, constipated, headache, fever for the first 4 days, nauseous when I eat or even drink water. Compounded by side effects from the Shingrix vaccination, and brutal heat wave. Doctor and I agreed that I would continue week 2 at .6 and hope that side effects dissipate. Fingers crossed!"

• 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."

• Lym...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have been on Saxenda for 10 days. Upped to the 1.2 and have been nauseated, tired, and have had a huge headache since. I have lost 5 pounds, but is this horrible feeling normal?"

• 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."

• Sen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda now since October 2017 and started at 230 lbs. Just weighed myself last night and am down to 194 lbs. The only side effects are being backed up, slight headache, and feeling tired. I work out at the gym 4 days a week and hike every other week for 2 hours. This medication really works, but it works more if you exercise more. Exercising also helps with the constipation. I'm very blessed that my insurance (Molina) covers the entire prescription. This med is better than surgery for weight loss. It's really worth it. Good luck to you all."

• Rio...
• April 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on the .06 dose and had a headache and nausea. Everything tasted super sweet or bad, I would not want it. I did feel full, but everything seemed to turn my stomach. On the second week, upped the dose, more nausea, then the worst heartburn ever. Had no desire to eat, which is good if you are trying to lose weight, but the heartburn made me wonder, is this worth it? Did I mention no weight loss? After work, I was beyond exhausted. Just wanted to sleep, no energy to help the kids with homework, make dinner, or even think about doing chores! At one point, I remembered what people doing chemo and battling cancer say: food has no taste, they don’t want to eat. So I stopped the treatment. There are very few things in life that give pleasure, eating happens to be one of them. Taking drugs to lose weight, not losing any weight (bloated), feeling horrible, and taking the risk of possibly getting cancer? No thanks. Back to reducing portions and getting more exercise."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is day 7. I am a 27-year-old female, started at 94 kg, down to 92 kg, already lost 2 kg. I hardly get hungry most days, and I make myself eat because I know I need it, and no sugar cravings. Really dull headaches, otherwise no side effects! Tomorrow I up my dose to 1.2 mg, I will keep you posted. I can't believe it, this is GREAT!"

• Pep...
• April 23, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 49-year-old white female and weigh 352 lbs. I began my journey on Saxenda in mid-March. I have been on this drug now for about 5 weeks. I have only had very minimal side effects. Started with a mild headache, it wasn't too hard to deal with. I rarely ever felt sick to my stomach, maybe only a few times during the course of this drug. It did lessen my hunger a little, not a lot though. The entire time I have been on this drug, I've had mostly mild to moderate headaches. I lost 2 lbs total and gained 1 lb back...ugh. I decided today, 4/23/18, that it is no longer worth the headache and no weight loss at all. So I am discontinuing using this drug. Very discouraging to see all the others' weight loss falling off and mine is just stable. If the drug works for you, that's awesome, but sadly for me it did not, so I will need to find another way. Good luck to everyone else. It just wasn't working for me :-("

• lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on April 9th. So far, I lost 5 pounds. The first 3 days, I had headaches, but I don't anymore. No other side effects. I have always suffered from IBS with diarrhea, and now for the first time, I am regular, yay! So far, so good. I have been trying to move more with just walking at lunchtime. My appetite is way down, so I am eating less and healthier-no soda, no fast food. I will update you next week. My starting weight was 167. I'm 162 now. Cheers."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is day two on Saxenda for weight loss. My doctor gave me the 17-day sample box. They say the nausea sets in after about 11 hours of the injection, and yesterday it set in at about 6 hours after. Lasted about an hour, then subsided. Today I have a slight headache (not sure if it’s due to rainy/gloomy weather) or the injection, however, I am down 2 lbs. Also, with this 17-day trial, I’m on 30 mg phentermine. Portioning out my healthy meals (chicken, broccoli, and spaghetti squash) hopefully with this combination, it kick-starts my weight loss journey! I’ll keep everyone posted!"

• Hal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 53 years old, have been struggling with my weight all my life. I had a gastric band many years back that made me lose 21 kg but gained them back due to the necessity of expanding the band due to gastric reflux. Today, I started on Saxenda as recommended by my physician. Had some numbness, headache, and dizziness. I also started on a low-calorie diet and some walking. Let's hope for the best. My dietitian said I can have one cheat meal per week, but from your reviews, it's not recommended to have greasy food. Will see. Hope for the best!!"

• NYC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 49-year-old female, and I weighed 253 pounds (at 5'6") on March 20, 2018. I've now taken my second 0.6 Saxenda shot as of this evening. Today was my first day after my first 0.6 shot, and I spent the day feeling mildly nauseous and having a slight headache. Eating today consisted of small meals and eating slowly. I also tried to stay hydrated. I'm thinking the headache was from not drinking enough water. I'm a T1D (type 1, insulin-dependent diabetic) and on an insulin pump with a sensor. I'm following a keto diet that consists of 10% carbs, 15% protein, and 75% fat. Additionally, I'm following a 'couch to 5k' walking plan so that I'll be ready for my first 5k that's on May 17, 2018. I plan on kicking my weight and look forward to being healthily successful."

• Nor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on Saxenda for 6 weeks now, and I went from 480 lb to 452 lb (lost 28 pounds). I'm taking 3.0 a day, my stomach feels like it's craving, but my head says it is okay. That gives a weird feeling, but it is all good. I'm taking Saxenda in the evening because if I take it in the morning, I sometimes feel lightheaded during the day. I was eating ~2500-3000 cal a day before, now I'm eating 1800-2000 cal a day. I am waiting on a gastric bypass, but while waiting, if I can lose most of what I need, I would be delighted. The most important thing I've learned taking this drug: listen to your body. If you feel that something isn't right, well, it isn't right. There are normal things (like upset stomach, bowel movements are not as often as before), but headaches and dizziness are not. Good luck!"

• Ave...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Coming up on finishing my second month on Saxenda... still no real side effects... slight headache some days... doesn't suppress appetite as much as it did at first. Started weight loss, I was near 280 lb and now just below 245 lb. Weight loss has been slowed some as I'm lifting weights again and taking in as close to 90 g of protein as I can to curb muscle loss that occurs on this low of a calorie diet. All in all, still very happy... hope it will continue as I pay for prescription after my 90 days is up."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for approximately one month. I have not been able to handle a dose higher than 1.8. Side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, and constipation. I began at 172.4 lbs, currently, I am 152.6 lbs, a total weight loss of 19.8 lbs. I am considering stopping once I am finished with my last pen on this prescription due to the side effects. I am also concerned because I have a thyroid condition and read that this can increase your risk for thyroid cancer. I’m happy with my results, just wish there were fewer side effects to deal with."

• Tra...
• February 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First week on this medicine. Day 5 I’m down 6 lbs. I’m not having any issues so far. No side effects that I read about. Not hungry at all, eating when I need to. No headaches, no nausea, no bathroom issues. So far, so good."

• Jax...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was concerned at first to start taking this medication, but I am now amazed. I started a week ago on the 0.6 dose and couldn't believe how much it suppressed my appetite. I have lost 9 lbs so far. Only yesterday, I was able to eat a little more before I was full. So now, on the next dose of 1.2, hoping it's just as successful. No nausea or headaches. I'm loving this so far."