Saxenda and Heartburn: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Bil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It's the only thing in 40 years that helped me lose weight. I have lost about 25 lb, but how do you get around the tremendous heartburn? It almost mimics a heart attack. By the way, I am a heart patient."

• Lak...
• August 19, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for 4 weeks after trying unsuccessfully for about 12 months to lose any weight at all. I've lost 6 pounds, which is awesome for me. I just started the 3.0 dose this week, so I haven't even been at full efficacy. The side effects have been mild and tolerable... a little nausea after each bump in dose, some heartburn, and fatigue. They seem to be getting better the longer I am on the medicine. I got a discount card from the Saxenda website that keeps my co-pay at $30."

• bob...
• September 9, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda 4 weeks ago. I lost 6 pounds. Next week, I start the full dose. At first, it made me nauseous. I could barely eat. That was the first week. The second and third weeks as well. As the week goes on, I feel better and have even had an appetite toward the end of the week. The day after my 4th week and higher dosage, I experienced heartburn. Monday, I start the highest dosage and hope I lose more weight. It really makes me feel full. My portions are much smaller. I can only finish about 1/3 of my meals. I have been eating healthier as well."

• Loo...
• February 19, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on this medication almost a full month. I never feel hungry and have been eating way less than I ever have, however, the scale has not moved. Bad heartburn has been my only side effect. I'll try it one more month, and then if no weight loss, I'm going to stop. Disappointed...and I had to pay $1,000 out of pocket!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started on my 4th week of Saxenda. I lost 7 pounds the first week, but the scales haven't moved since. I'm barely hungry, but am nauseous most of the time with severe heartburn. I did not feel fatigued until the last few days. I'm going to try for 1 more month, hoping the side effects subside."

• chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda has really helped with stopping salty, sweet craving. I've taken it for one week, lost 7 pounds. I feel full most of the time. I have slight heartburn occasionally. I'm making healthier food choices and working on increasing physical activity. So far, I am encouraged. I have to see if insurance will cover Saxenda."

• Mam...
• September 13, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking it about 4.5 weeks, and I'm down 16 pounds as of this morning. I was skeptical because diet and exercise only toned me without any weight loss. I'm currently at 2.4 and will move up to 3.0 Saturday. The only side effects I've had were nausea in the beginning and heartburn throughout. I would recommend this for anyone that has problems losing weight."

• Dir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda 2 weeks ago. Just upped the dose to 1.8 today. So far, I’m down 14 lbs. I’m mostly experiencing extreme nausea, heartburn, fatigue, and insomnia (which may be causing the fatigue). I was a bit worried about the extreme weight loss in a short time, but reviews here assured me it’s normal. The nausea can be a bit hard to overcome, but I am happy to finally see the scale dropping after years of trying every fad diet out there. I track my calories against exercise and find I typically end a day at 400-500 calories after I factor in exercise."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started 2 weeks ago, and tomorrow night I will start my 3rd week and will increase my dosage again. I have slight nausea and a little diarrhea, but that could be because I had my gallbladder out. The most side effect I have had is heartburn. Rolaids work good for it, though. The only thing I've really noticed is, at the beginning, I was hungry all the time!!!!! I have a very slow metabolism, so I'm thinking it was finally working again. I've lost 5 lbs so far. The injection site burns a little when first injected, but that goes away within minutes. I'm not snacking like I did and not eating as much. A lot of people say they were not hungry at all, I haven't felt that way yet. Hoping when I increase the dosage I will feel like that. I will keep you updated!!!"

• Pol...
• May 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda a little over a month to lose weight, and I've lost almost 15 pounds, which I'm happy about, but most of it has been due to the side effects - nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea. The feeling of hunger is gone and replaced with daily nausea, so that I have to remind myself to eat. The diarrhea and excessive gas that has produced loud, uncontainable belching have made me reluctant at times to eat at all, so as not to have to bolt for a bathroom while chaperoning a field trip, for example. I am extremely nauseated and sleepy in the afternoon, which I haven't experienced since pregnancy (14 years ago!). I have both Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which have complicated my dietary choices while on this drug. I am exercising regularly and trying to make good food choices. Despite the side effects, I'm planning on staying on this drug for another month or so in hopes that the side effects will eventually subside."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Doctor suggested Saxenda, and this is week 4. Increased the injection to 2.4. Total loss is 6.5 kilos. Side effects are extreme tiredness, constipation, and heartburn. Due to knee replacement 10 months ago and fractured back, I'm limited to exercise, so I walk every day and night and include hill climbs. I eat 1000 calories per day and am satisfied. However, this week I have developed red welts at the injection site. I've put ice on it, but as yet it will not subside, and I'm concerned about another injection. I can't see my doctor till next week, so I was wondering if anyone else had this experience and why?"

• JAG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m 47 years old. After four weeks of daily injections, I have lost 14 lbs with minimal side effects. I had burping and heartburn in the first 2 weeks and fatigue lately, but well worth it. Feeling much better overall and pleased with the initial weight loss."

• Aj8...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on August 4, 2017. I weighed in at 237.5 lbs on August 1st. It's now August 29th, and I got weighed at my gym at 222 lbs, so that's about 15.5 lbs lost in 26 days. I haven't been sick, a little heartburn once every other day, have problems going to the bathroom, so I started eating yogurt to beat that, so that's not a problem now, more gassy, not really hungry, so I snack a lot and I do juicing to get what I need for a day. I'm not doing much cardio right now except walking my dogs three times a day. I do two workouts a day for the past 1.5 weeks. One at home, one at the gym. I have two more days at 2.4, then I go to 3. I go see my doctor on Sept 5th and get weighed again by the doctor. It's really expensive, but for me, it's worth it."

• Mid...
• December 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lost 35 lbs on Saxenda, but when I stopped, I gained it all back. I tried a second time taking 0.6 as prescribed, but by day 3, I had a pancreatic attack and gallstones. Just had my gallbladder removed in September 2017. Now, for the new year, I would like to try again, but I'm scared. I don't like how it makes me feel: the nausea, heartburn, and back pain, but I love the quick weight loss! I will have to make a decision."

• Dam...
• October 23, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this for DM. My doctor says it will help with weight loss as well. When I increased to 2.4, I had serious vomiting and couldn't eat at all, no appetite. I found that when I gradually increase and don't stop taking it, I am able to tolerate it without any nausea or vomiting. The only problem is serious heartburn at night. And yes, I did see a decrease in my weight."

• Cin...
• December 10, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking this on Monday, and my insurance has covered this for only a $10 copayment, and the needles were $30. I've already lost about 2 lbs in 4 days. Nausea is definitely the biggest side effect for me, and I recently started getting heartburn, but it's worth it. My appetite has gone down a lot. I'm forcing myself to eat small portions throughout the day. Will check back in in a couple of weeks."

• Laa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on it for 4-5 weeks. Been experiencing heartburn and acidity around the 3rd week till now. I can’t sleep from being nauseated all the time. Woke up vomiting twice. I get stomach aches almost all the time."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on October 24th, so I am currently on 0.6 mg. I have definitely eaten less and not had cravings for fatty food like before. I haven’t lost any weight yet, but I also haven’t managed to pass stools. Can you take over-the-counter laxatives to relieve this? Or would this affect the medication? I have also had a bit of heartburn and so far managed this with full-fat milk. I have just bought 5 more pens, due to arrive today (£300). If I don’t see results at the end of 1,500, then I will stop, but if I lose, then I will continue. My goal is to lose 3.5 stone. Fingers crossed."

• Gag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started the sample pack back in April, and the only side effects I experienced were nausea and heartburn. These did go away by the time the sample was finished. I did not lose any weight. I just now recently started back up with Saxenda (my insurance did pay for it, TG!), so when you start, it's at the 1.8 mg. So far, no side effects, hunger is minimal, so I'm thinking I need to increase, but will follow the prescription instructions."

• Mem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug is extremely effective, and I lost nearly 14 pounds in 8 days. However, I had severe side effects and took myself off the drug after becoming so dehydrated that I had to go get 2 bags of IV fluid. I was so dehydrated, my veins were collapsing whenever they tried to start the IV. I am extremely active and training for half and full marathons. I guess my energy needs are too great for what this drug allows you to consume. Every time I ate, I got extremely gassy, had severe heartburn, and had the runs. I physically had to make myself eat. My stomach would not take or process much water at a time either. If you work out a lot, stay away. I definitely think in a few years there will be lawsuits over this drug."

• Mat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Excellent drug, lost 50 pounds in 5 months. Then, the 6th month didn't lose anything, so I switched to Qsymia. Started 277 lb, male, 37 years old. Ended 227 lb. No exercise at all, just eating less and feeling full. Side effects only in the first 2 weeks. I felt sleepy with some heartburn, after that, all went away. Taking it 1st thing in the morning was better, starting week 5 at a 3.0 dose. Highly recommended."

• Hug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda a week ago on the 0.6 mg dose, and so far have lost 4 lbs. I use MyFitnessPal to track nutrition and calorie intake. I am a heavy nighttime eater and love junk food. My habits are bad, and I usually eat a huge chocolate bar and 1/2 a big bag of chips each night. I have not eaten any junk food in 5 days now. The cravings are subsiding, and my appetite has decreased immensely. I haven't started working out yet because I am the laziest person I know, but I will start soon. I hope this trend continues because for me to actually change my eating habits, stop junk food, and count calories is a huge accomplishment. Side effects on the 0.6 dose have been minimal (knock wood): a small amount of nausea for about an hour each morning, heartburn for a few days, and that's about it. I take my dose around 7 pm each day, and it seems to work out well. Good luck to all!!"

• Mat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Let me tell you this: the best medication I had for obesity. I started 2 months ago on 9/12/2017. 278 lbs, 36 years old today, 11/13/2017. I lost 11 lbs a month, a total of 22 lbs. Side effects: the first 3 days I was sleepy, then heartburn for a week, then it is all gone. I don't feel hungry at all. I eat less of what I usually eat, not too strict. I used to take it at bedtime originally, now I take it first thing in the morning. I think it is better this way. Luckily, my insurance covered it. I almost gave up on it because of the heartburn for a week. The only thing that helped during that week was the Pepto-Bismol tablets."

• kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on Saxenda for 2.5 weeks at a dosage of 1.8. I have only lost 1 lb. I am definitely less hungry... but have horrible heartburn and am exhausted. Before starting Saxenda, I walked 90 minutes a day on the treadmill. Lately tho, I can barely make 60 minutes."

• Win...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda 6 weeks ago, and I have lost 5.5 kg (just over 12 pounds). I followed the recommended dosage until I got to 2.4 mg and stayed on that for 2 weeks. Now I’m on the 3 mg full dose. I feel a little bit nauseous in the morning, but I’m good after a piece of toast. I’ve had heartburn about 3 times, but an antacid fixes that. I don’t have any cravings, which is amazing for me. I can still eat out of boredom, but other than that, I am losing weight without much effort - I’m just mindful of what I put in my mouth. I’ve even managed to give up Diet Coke very easily, this is a big deal for me, as I was having 5 cans a day - but like I said, it has gotten rid of my cravings. I was hoping to lose more by now, but I’m happy to keep going."