Saxenda and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Mar...
• December 13, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 4 days ago now, and it is great. Beginning weight 193 lbs and today 188 lbs. My appetite has significantly reduced. Not many side effects, only a slight headache for a short period. However, I haven't had any sugar or fatty foods. My meals are consistently veggies, protein shakes, some fish and chicken, all cooked without fats and oils. I also take multivitamins and probiotics every day, so I haven't experienced any weak or lethargic feelings. I used to drink 4 to 5 cups of coffee every day. Now barely finished one. I will update as the weeks go by."

• Pin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda 3 weeks ago, and I have lost 11 pounds! I have increased my dose each week and currently on 1.8. The first week, I had no appetite at all, and I had to force myself to eat. I have minimal side effects, headaches being one and dry mouth. I have found that in the 3rd week, I feel a bit more hungry but have all but eliminated all snacking, especially at night. I will update again."

• 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!"

• 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!"

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for approximately 2 months and haven't lost any weight. I fluctuate daily, and I'm actually heavier than I was when I started. It caused loose stools after every meal and massive headaches."

• So ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda two and a half months ago, and I have lost 32 pounds. I am very lucky that I had very minimal side effects. I had some headaches at the beginning, but they were manageable. I am up to the 3 ml dose, and I am happy with the results so far."

• 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."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on my 5th week, 3 ml. At first, I felt a bit of nausea, headaches, and an upset stomach in the first few weeks, but it went away. I feel thirsty sometimes, and my hunger cravings have lessened, so I'm eating less, just trying to make better choices when I do eat. Overall, it's a bit expensive, but so far, so good. Was 150 kg, now 147 kg, so I have lost 3 kilos."

• 3...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking this for 3 weeks now, but I don’t feel well most of the time. Nausea, headaches, and no appetite. I have lost over a stone, but I wonder if this sick feeling is worth it. One of the times, I was in bed for two days because I felt so sick. It’s a quick weight loss, but will it be maintained after I stop the injections?"

• 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."

• 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."

• Elf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On my 3rd week of Saxenda. Just increased my dosage to 1.8. Have a terrible headache. I am still not hungry but went to the doctor yesterday, and they said I need to get 1000/1200 calories a day or my body goes into starvation mode. I have been exercising and watching my calorie intake. Still exercising 20 to 50 minutes a day. Thought I hit a plateau, but I dropped again. I started at 204 lbs, down to 193.7 lbs, which is 10.3 lbs in 3 weeks - ain't bad, I'll take it. The doctor gave me the option to weigh in once a week or what works for me. Undecided on what I will do. Good luck to everyone. You can do it."

• Blo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Hit the scales at 208 lbs (14.12 stones) and decided enough. First dose of 0.06 in the morning, felt mildly nauseated early evening. But had a little bite to eat. Next day, same dosage, early evening too nauseous to eat at all. 3rd day okay to eat a bite, but noticed all cravings and, more surprisingly, thoughts of food gone. I'm on day 6 now, and I have lost 8 lbs. I'm sure there will be water in there, but even so, very impressive. I've had a muggy headache on and off, but think it's a fair trade-off."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Awful! Took Saxenda for 4 days. The side effects were terrible. Severe diarrhea, nausea, headache, no energy, zero appetite (literally had to make myself eat some fruit and crackers just to have something), lightheaded, dry heaves, dizzy. No more. I quit."

• 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."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My nurse practitioner gave me Saxenda because I have been working out and not seeing results. I am 4 weeks in and still no results. I guess I'm just supposed to be fat forever. I don't think I eat that much, and everyone says I work out enough. I recently stopped eating dinner and noticed that this is the only time I can lose a pound. I mean a pound!!! It's not fair. I'm not trying to win a beauty contest, I just want to be healthy because heart disease and diabetes run in my family. I have two beautiful granddaughters I need to stick around for!!! Can anyone make any suggestions??? THX!!! P.S. oh, and these headaches just won't go away!!!"

• 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."

• Emm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using Saxenda for 2 months and have not lost any weight. I do not find that it lowers my appetite at all. Last year, the doctor had me try Ozempic, which was very successful for me for approximately 6 months, then it stopped being as effective. Since then, I have tried other medications, but nothing has worked. My side effects are mostly rapid heart rate and a slight headache, but no stomach issues."

• pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm almost through week 2, and I'm at the 1.2 dose. I experimented with taking it at night, midday, and morning. For some reason, my body likes the morning. I had terrible nausea and headaches. But if I take it in the morning, then that either doesn't happen or happens while I'm asleep later on. I've been walking 60-90 minutes per day in the morning. I don't use a scale, so I don't know for certain my starting weight and current weight. Probably started around 95 kg (165 cm). I feel lighter. I can walk farther and faster. I don't get out of breath. My chest is slightly smaller. My face looks slightly thinner. I'd guess that I've lost a kg or two in the short time that I've been on it. I have to eat small meals. I can't really eat a 'meal' like I used to. Just snacking on fresh veggies and a cracker every now and then to settle my stomach. White fish, spinach, etc. No cravings for sugary foods or alcohol. My skin looks more radiant. I pay only 50 GBP per month for the Saxenda pen."

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My weight gain started in 1/2017 when I stopped moving due to pain from degenerative disc disease. I had neck surgery in 6/2017 & was shocked I weighed 189 lbs, I am 5’2” and 63 years old. I wasn’t able to exercise until 9/2017 due to my recovery & started without meds on the Atkins diet. I had mild success & asked my medical professional for advice. We discussed Saxenda. I was willing to try it until my pharmacy told me my insurance (Horizon BCBS) does NOT cover weight loss meds. It was $1100+ to fill the Rx!! So NO GO! My medical professional was able to help me with an 18-day sample. I’ve been on it for 4 days, too new to rate. Reduced hunger at low dose 0.6 ml, but bad headaches. Do I want to take this to lose weight SO MUCH if this is a side effect? 167.5 now 132 goal."

• 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."

• 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 :-("

• min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On week 2 of Saxenda. I am down 5 pounds. No real side effects, other than starting to get a mild headache, which I struggled with before the drug. I am not a person who eats out of hunger, but rather out of boredom, so I was a little skeptical. I can honestly say, wow... I am not ever really thinking about food. When I do have a snack, it is about a 10th of what I used to eat. So we will see how this goes. Good luck on our journey."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Expensive, but I lost 16 stone on my own, diet and exercise, over 18 months and put it back on after injury, and after trying to get started again I’m back. 50 lb down, 35 during Saxenda in 10 weeks. Awful taste, terrible constipation and thirst and headaches, but no real cravings. And if I want a meal I can have it; I just don’t eat as much. It is worth it if you have tried and failed to lose weight, and if you can cope with the side effects. I’m feeling far more mobile, fairly stable mood-wise but you do have to help yourself. I’ll start some light exercise, and I need to eat the right type of food or I don’t lose, but it does work!"

• 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!"