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

• Hop...
• November 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 10/21/18. I am 5’5" and weighed 281 lbs. The first couple of days, while being on the dose of 0.6 mg, I experienced no side effects. On the fourth day, I began burping awful-tasting burps, and it was very constant. It was slightly embarrassing, and I kept mints in my pocket during work to overcome the smell. At that time, I went and bought OTC antacid and began taking that in the morning with my other medications. That has seemed to help tremendously. I still burp and have indigestion, but not as bad as before. I have not experienced any of the negative side effects that people have mentioned in previous comments. I have, however, experienced decreased appetite and feeling fuller faster when I do eat. I have been trying to make healthier food choices, and when I do eat, I find myself only eating half of what I have in front of me. That’s a huge difference from before starting the medication. I have been on the medication for 2 weeks, and I’m down 10 lbs."

• 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."

• 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."

• Ala...
• October 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on it for 6 weeks and am down 23 lbs. No side effects other than a reduced appetite. Highly recommend trying it. Expensive, but it works!! (My plan covered the cost)."

• Ann...
• October 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I read user reviews with fingers crossed because results sounded too good to be true. But after 5 weeks on Saxenda, I have gone from 182 to 160. I was super nauseous and taking OTC meds for that, gradually just drinking ginger ale as my body becomes accustomed to full dose. Appetite is virtually gone, as is my craving for sweets. I’ve not started regular exercise yet but plan to. Not sure if it’s relevant, but at week 3, I stopped taking an SSRI (Zoloft) — that drug was basically why I gained 60 lbs in 18 months. I’m about halfway to my weight loss goal and feel elated with and grateful for this drug. The price is shockingly high ($1500 for 3 boxes of 5 pens each, plus needles) for a 3-month supply — but I’d spent nearly that much during the past year on other weight loss methods (without results). I hope this review helps someone the way other reviewers helped reassure me. Good luck, everybody! :)"

• Cla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on Aug 7, 2018, and am losing steadily, around 3 pounds/week (down 20+ pounds so far). I had an immediate reduction in appetite from the start and cut calories to 1,000-1,200/day. I feel satisfied with that. I focus on fresh (no sugar, low carbs) and keep the fiber and water intake high, so I’ve remained regular. I've noted that I 'pay' for eating too much at a meal with a stomach ache since stomach emptying is slowed. I've also noticed a slight increase in systolic BP (still ok). The last issue is that I actually lost interest in food completely a couple of weeks ago. I had to purposefully go shopping to find 'yummy foods' and managed to rekindle my interest. Net is that this is a good med, but you need to listen to your body while you're taking it and write everything down that you're putting in your mouth while you're on it. I eat pretty much whatever I want (with the above provisions for fresh/no sugar) but in much smaller portions."

• 198...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Tried Saxenda on 0.6 mg for 2 days and lost nothing. Upped it to 1.2 mg the 3rd time and for the first 9 hours it was okay. I just had no appetite and kept burping. It slowly turned into chills and nausea as the evening went on - I vomited twice and my heart was beating fast. It felt similar to phentermine and I was quite jittery. I felt truly dreadful, didn’t get a wink of sleep, and ended up having to call into work sick! It felt like I had been poisoned, I certainly won’t be taking this stuff again. I think it’s really sad that we feel the need to legally poison ourselves because we can’t control our hunger, when most of the time our hunger is just an inner emptiness that we try to fill with food. Injecting this garbage isn’t getting to the root cause. I’ve read about people getting gallstones and pancreatic issues from taking this stuff, I’m not surprised after the way I felt! Healthy eating and the gym for me!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Mol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "3 weeks, I’m averaging a 3 lb weight loss per week. I am the first patient my Dr prescribed it to. So I must return in a week for my update to monitor my blood. My personal experience on this injection- it’s not painful at all, I don’t feel anxious or jittery, I don’t get energy from it. But I’m only experiencing 2 side effects. It does make me constipated. Destroyed my appetite. No exercise or diet- would lose more."

• 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."

• Nan...
• November 26, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "11/25/17 I started with a 0.6 dose. I am 187 lbs and 5 ft. I have tried everything. After my first day, I have nausea and no appetite. Let’s see how this goes. I have high hopes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on October 15 at 221.5. I'm in week 3 and down 7 lbs. Was hoping for a bit more, but am going to continue as my appetite is quite suppressed."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Lad...
• July 15, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this drug on July 13, 2017, and have felt nothing but sick, dizzy, and not hungry at all. In 2 days, I have already lost 4 lbs."

• Jay...
• July 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on July 11, 2017. On my third day. Be glad when the little nausea stops. I have no appetite, must make myself eat something. Hopefully, this will work. Will keep you posted."

• pun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "6/26/17 - Update: On Saxenda for 4 weeks, and I have lost 15 pounds so far!! So excited on 2.4 mg right now. I haven't gone up again yet because I am afraid I won't have an appetite at all. Now I can only eat small portions, but I am making sure I am getting all of my nutrients. Will update again in a few weeks. Good luck, everyone."

• Reg...
• June 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far, so good. I have lost 28 lbs since I started Saxenda 7 weeks ago. I have had a few of the side effects like nausea and decreased appetite, but it has been well worth it. I recommend this completely!"

• 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?"