Saxenda and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Ave...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have been on Saxenda for 5 days. I'm sure it's mostly water weight, but started at 270 lb and was 256 lb this morning. I just upped from 0.6 to 1.2 dose today to avoid any side effects at work (day after first dose had mild headache... felt like having a hangover). Very happy with results so far. It is definitely helping with my appetite, I take it in the evening and have had no real side effects yet. I will update again next weekend."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Only lost 18 pounds and on 3 full dial. Headaches mostly and dry mouth, but doesn’t help much anymore curbing the appetite. Where are all the people that have been on long term?"

• Mic...
• January 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started 24 days ago, have had some minor nausea and headaches but a lot of constipation. I am on week 4 (2.4 mg). I have lost 10 pounds but am also eating right and exercising, I thought I would have more of a loss."

• 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."

• Sax...
• January 20, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First day of taking Saxenda. I have read a lot before deciding to go on it, 188 lb & 5.3 feet. I had the metallic taste, but nothing else yet. I am really worried about the nausea, made me think a lot before deciding to go on it. Will keep you updated. Best of luck, everyone. Jan 20, fourth day, no nausea, slight headache, but it really works."

• RA2...
• January 19, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for 7 weeks, and I've lost 5 lbs. Weight loss seems to have stopped. I have terrible dry mouth and a bad taste in my mouth that won't go away. It seems to have gotten worse after getting to the maximum dosage. I find that I am not hungry, and I am eating so much less. Can't understand why I'm not losing weight. I'm beginning to wonder if this is worth having the dry mouth and bad taste all the time. My early symptoms of headache and diarrhea went away after about 2 weeks. Next came constipation and burping. I do think I am more depressed than usual. May stop it soon as my life isn't happy, and not having the enjoyment of food is getting old."

• 201...
• January 17, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have started January 4th and 0.6 dose stayed at that for 7 days as I was extremely nauseous, and headache. I have had my second increase 1.2 mg for 7 days as well still waves of nausea and headache. I will have my next increase tomorrow night to 1.8. I'm a little nervous as the nausea is terrible. Had a doctor's appointment yesterday, lost 9.5 lbs. Very proud, really watching what I’m eating, not much of an appetite, have to force myself to eat most of the time. Started to get GERD or very uncomfortable, but hope to get through it."

• 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."

• Mar...
• December 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Male, 6 ft, 240 lbs. Started on 0.6 mg 3 days ago: 1st day no appetite, slight nausea, slight headache, burping, acid regurgitation, tired, ate 1800 calories (normally struggle to keep to 2000). 2nd day, more nausea, more headache, ate only 1500 cals. Distaste for food. Tired. 3rd day, very nauseous, bad headache & muscle pain in neck/shoulder, pain in gallbladder, ate 1300 cals reluctantly. That night (last night) I felt very sick, bowels purged contents (but not diarrhea), moaning with pain & nausea, dry retching. Today (day 4) will go off this drug and only use 0.6 mg every 3 days. This is not advised by the manufacturer but may work for me. Will update later."

• Jou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was prescribed Saxenda by my doctor at a weight management clinic. It's expensive, but I am thankful my insurance covered it 100%. I've tried everything in the past and spent thousands trying to lose weight. I'm hopeful this works for me. I started Saxenda on November 9, 2017. Starting weight: 249.5 lb. I take it at night before bed. It's supposed to minimize side effects. Side effects the first 2 weeks: had a constant headache that didn't go away, nausea, dry mouth. After the first two weeks, I only have dry mouth all the time, and my injection site gets itchy, swells, and is red. Anyone experiencing this? Anyway, on December 2, I was weighed and have only lost 5.5 lbs. I was disappointed, but as my son said, 'it's 5.5 lbs of progress, Mother!'"

• Kit...
• November 30, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Was prescribed Saxenda at a London clinic for cosmetic weight loss. I have had gastric weight loss surgery in 2012, lost 4 stones, but in 2016 started gaining a pound a month. Once I got 18 lbs back on, I was desperate - I try to follow Slimming World, but I stress eat. Saxenda was easy to use. But made me so ill I had to take three days off work. Chest pain, blurred vision, and headache. The first two days it did suppress my appetite, and I thought it was a wonder drug, but on day three and four I was starving, but eating made me very sick. Stopped for three days, then tried again to give it a fair trial. Chest pain immediately, blurred vision. Lost 2 lbs in 10 days - mostly through vomiting."

• Fra...
• November 27, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had a real rough patch of depression, and over the last two years, I went up from 180 lbs to 275 lbs and seemed everything I tried failed. At 5'10'', I was diagnosed as obese, developed high blood pressure, pre-diabetic, and cholesterol was high. I couldn't exercise because I was so winded all the time. Started on Saxenda November 9. The goal is to introduce more physical activity as I start to drop the weight that's contributing to my being winded. I'm now up to the 1.8 dose, and in the first 18 days, I am down 10 lbs. Better food choices help too. Side effects: slight nausea, fatigue/sleepiness, and morning headaches. Insurance co considering entitlement because of the other comorbid factors, otherwise, it's damn expensive."

• 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."

• 160...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 11/9 Thursday. First dose .6 at the doctor's office weighed in at 228.6. Got a headache immediately but it went away that evening. Today is 11/11 Saturday, I administer in the mornings. No side effects so far, except a little more energy. I weighed myself today and 230.2. Way too early to judge, but my cravings for starch and sugar are gone, and food is starting to look and taste weird. My food portion intake is definitely less, almost a struggle to eat. I will update each week."

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On day 4, and down 3.5 pounds with zero side effects other than a mild headache, which I can live with. I am a food addict - I don't eat out of hunger. I think of food 24/7. With this drug, I do not, and find the cravings have disappeared! Thank you so much, Dr. for this."

• WDE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on this on 10/16/2017. I am 5'7" and weighed 264 pounds at start. Today, 17 days later, I weigh 258.8. I am still just doing the lowest dose but plan to move to the next step now that side effects are a little more under control. The first 2 weeks I would have a headache in the evening and be super tired, but now I have adjusted to it, and the symptoms have subsided. I was addicted to fast food and would drink a 2-liter soda in 2 days. Now I haven't had fast food but once in the 17 days, and I didn't even finish it all. Also, I drink a 12 oz cup of soda a day just to keep away the withdrawal headaches, and the rest of the day, I am drinking water. I am starting to feel more motivated and excited to start working out!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• sun...
• September 14, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 8/28. I am currently on dose 1.8. I feel great, sometimes I get bad headaches at night, but they go away. I have lost 11 lbs, rarely feel hungry, and I do not have any cravings for sweets, which are a big thing to me. Right now I feel like I am at a standstill. I eat around 800-1000 calories a day. Looking to lose 40 lbs, but I am taking it as it goes. I am so happy I started this."

• 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."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on Tues., July 25th. 46 years old, 5'6", starting weight 201 lbs. Starting dose 0.6. Was still hungry and craving sugars and bad snacks. Upped dosage for the second week to 1.2. Day 3 of 1.2 mg, huge headache with nausea/vomiting. Had to come home from work. On Monday, I tweaked my neck backing up a trailer at the boat launch. So, I'm attributing the vertigo and nausea to that? I went for a chiropractic adjustment today for my neck. I guess we'll see if that is the cause of my nausea. Could be the drug, could be the tweak? Since I've upped the dose to 1.2, I'm not hungry at all and nothing seems to be appetizing. Forcing myself to eat something. The 'off switch' in my brain to tell me when I'm full finally works!!!!"

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."