Saxenda and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Tex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 44-year-old Hispanic female. I am 5'1" and weigh 156 lbs. I wear a size 10-12 dress. I started Saxenda yesterday, August 2, 2016. I am terrified of needles and did not think I would be able to give myself the shot this morning, but I handled it like a champ. I had some slight burning at the injection site, but it quickly faded. I have had no nausea but have a horrible headache. I had a slice of wheat bread with 2 tsp. of peanut butter for breakfast and had to force myself to take a few bites at lunch. I have no appetite and feel full after drinking a glass of water."

• tee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on March 3, 2017, starting weight 214 lbs. At .6 mg on March 10, 2017, I increased my dosage to 1.2 mg and noticed some side effects: abdominal pain, burping, constipation, decreased appetite, and tiredness. When I woke up today, I felt sick to my stomach and vomited for the first time. Once the side effects decreased, I started feeling better, but I noticed my appetite is very low. I can barely eat any foods. I have lost more than 8 lbs within 2 weeks. I contacted my doctor, who recommended that I don't increase my dosage, and I am under care with a nutritionist who has me on a low carbohydrate diet of 135 carbs per day. I am happy that this drug is working but have some concerns about feeling tired."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Gutted that I couldn’t tolerate the side effects. 5 days of sulfur burps, nausea, excessive exhaustion, and dizziness was quite enough for me. Had to be off sick from work on day 5, that can’t be good. Yes, it took away my appetite totally as I was too sick to think about food. Even water was a struggle. Definitely not an easy fix, will go back to willpower again!"

• Sky...
• April 21, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 6 days now. First - 3rd day I felt like I had no appetite. Not sure if this was just in my mind or not. Day 5, more of an appetite and hungry. Today I ate quite a bit of chocolate and don’t feel too ill. Scared that I will be able to eat more and this won’t work. Can anyone relate??"

• Val...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda July 01, 2019. I weighed myself today, 10 days later, and I’m down 10.2 lbs. I’m embracing the weight loss; it’s exactly what I wanted, but I am sooo hungry. I have no appetite, and the foods I do eat just don’t taste right. Will this desire not to eat pass?"

• upp...
• November 13, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Saxenda at the highest dose for a total of 6 months. I had only lost about 3 lbs at week 12 but decided to continue since I had bought a 6-month supply. I had absolutely no side effects. No nausea, no loss of appetite. Did nothing for me, and at the end of 6 months, I hadn't lost a pound. VERY disappointed since I know other people who lost a ton of weight effortlessly. BTW, I had bariatric surgery 10 years ago and was trying to halt regain."

• ILo...
• February 8, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started with this drug on Tuesday, not too bad when taken at bedtime, however, I wanted my injection time to be first thing in the morning as this is much easier for me time-wise. Today was the second injection-oh my heavens, can we say morning sickness?! That is exactly what it feels like. I have virtually no appetite. I tried to eat a little something (I had been on Dr's orders to fast for blood work), so let me tell you how that went-it didn't. I could not get past the taste of food in my mouth, I was physically ill. I stopped at SBUX and bought a hot tea-oh heaven! I was able to soothe my stomach and feel a little bit better. I have to muster through work regardless of how I feel. I am hoping for results-not a miracle. Here we go!"

• 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."

• Sco...
• September 21, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda 1 week ago at 0.6. Today was my first increase to 1.2. Down 11 pounds so far. Side effects for the first 2 days on 0.6 and again on the 1st day of 1.2 are zero appetite and nausea, but after a couple of days, they go away. Starting weight of 297, hoping to get to 200. I have not exercised in the last week."

• Sly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m a 44-year-old 5’3” female. I started Saxenda last week at 233 lbs and today weighed 227. I have been amazed to watch 1.5 - 0.5 lbs go every day. My appetite isn’t 100% gone, but when I start to eat, I can’t finish anything! Before this drug, my appetite was insatiable. I’m not really having any side effects other than not being hungry. On day 3, I decided to go ahead and increase from 0.6 to 1.2. I was tolerating it fine and am desperate for results. Right now, this seems like a miracle."

• Rj2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for a week now. Started at 206 lb, now down to 197 lb. I'm 5'6" and 32 years old. I'm only on the first dose of 0.6 ml, and it's stopping all the bad cravings. I don't have much of an appetite. I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the month is going to go. My goal is 160 lbs, so hopefully this will continue to work as well as it has been."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I decided to try this medication after a friend seemed to be losing weight on it. I'm taking 2.4 mg and in week number 5. I am an undereater anyway and never hungry, so not sure this was the right medication for me. I thought it stabilized blood sugar? Hope it's not just an appetite suppressant. I have lost 3 lbs, which is very disappointing. I will go up to 3 mg today, but if I don't lose anything again this week, then I will probably stop... My question - anyone experience needing longer time and the full dose to start losing weight?"

• 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."

• Liz...
• September 25, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my third day of Saxenda, the first day felt tired and very nauseous. Second and third day have no appetite whatsoever. I had a box of pizza in front of me and couldn't even finish one slice when before I would be eating no less than four slices. I have been eating in really small portions and can't possibly eat more than a few bites. All my cravings are gone. And I find myself eating really slow, trying to get food down. I started at 0.6, and on the third day went up to 1.2 until I get to 6.0."

• Fyr...
• April 15, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 2.6 weeks. I have only seen about a 5 lb weight loss. I am also counting my calories and exercising. Reduction in appetite, dry mouth, and some nausea. The needles don't bother me. I am a bit disappointed, though, because I thought the weight would come off quicker, as many have reported."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far, so good. I've been on Saxenda for 10 days and am down 8 lbs so far. Have experienced no real side effects aside from lack of appetite, and when eating too much, a large brick feeling in my guts. I'm a 46-year-old female, starting weight 275 lbs, current weight 267 lbs. I've had 4 major orthopedic surgeries in the last 3 years, which have set me far, far back in physical activity. But I'm trying. My insurance is covering this for 6 months, with a $25 copay."

• 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?"

• Maz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda 3 days ago. I was nervous, but it’s been not so bad. Day 1, I felt a bit weird and felt a bit sick and hardly any appetite. I didn’t realize I had gone all day without eating anything, so good news. Day 2, I was belching a lot, no sickness or tiredness, but felt dizzy, but again no appetite to mention. I’m now at the end of day 3. I feel a bit snappy, but nothing else. I feel like me with no appetite. I have had a small meal, and I feel satisfied. I have also lost 3 lbs, so here’s hoping that’s the end of the side effects. I think so far this has been better than I thought it would be. I recommend Saxenda. I take my injection in the morning, same time each morning."

• 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."

• CAN...
• September 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda about a week ago. I am reading all these reviews on how everyone started at a small dosage. My doctor started me at 3 mg. I haven't weighed myself yet, it's a week. Not sure if I am vomiting from the medicine or if I am truly having a stomach virus, but for 3 days straight, I have absolutely no appetite and vomiting. I am hoping it's not the meds."

• Vom...
• April 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug Saxenda makes you sick to your stomach and vomit everything you eat. If you do eat, you feel nausea constantly! No appetite, no energy. I would advise anyone who is thinking of taking this to help lose weight, don't take this drug."

• Sar...
• July 22, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda at the start of April 2016. On the first day, I wasn't hungry at all and had to force myself to eat. Felt quite the same in the first week, but from then on found myself eating much less. After a month, I had lost about 4 kgs (combined with regular exercise). I have now been on it for just over 3 months and have found the effects of my lack of hunger have worn off. I get hungry, but probably not quite as hungry as I did pre-Saxenda. I am feeling fuller more quickly during meals, and my portions aren't as big, but in the last 3-4 weeks, I haven't lost any weight and have even put on a few cm's. I haven't been exercising regularly since the first month. For sustained weight loss, I think you need to eat healthy as well as exercise."

• 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."

• cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 1.5 weeks now and have felt nothing, except for the first day. I have had no appetite and got a bit burpy. I am a bit worried that this could be my last hope and it may not work for me. So many people say they lose their appetite and have to force themselves to eat, still waiting for this 'full feeling.' Could it be that I am a vegan and already eat low fat and few calories? That's why I have no symptoms? I am the enigma that no one can figure out. I count calories 1000 - 1400 cal/day, eat whole foods, never fast food, and my blood work looks good. I look at food and gain weight. I am the only 'healthy fat vegan.' I really need this to work, I can only hope that I will progress and lose weight as I increase my dose. Fingers crossed."

• Dek...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 16, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I lost 30 pounds in the first couple of months, went from 280 lb to 250 lb. Have not dropped past 250 since. I try to stay active. It does not seem to be curbing my appetite like it initially did either."