Saxenda and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve so far titrated to 2.4. My starting weight was 228 lb; today I’m 216. So, 12 lbs in like 14 days. (I titrated a little faster on each 5th day.) My biggest side effect was low blood sugar, but it resolved. And my HR is fast now (I have a pacemaker and I haven't paced since I started, and I normally pace 80% of the time). Other than that, nausea is the most annoying symptom. It's helped a ton with nighttime cravings, especially since I have narcolepsy and wake up in the middle of the night and sleepwalk and eat a ton; that’s basically stopped. I also have gastroparesis bad, and it hasn't been made worse, which it warns it can. Great med. I've been stuck at the same weight and have been gaining for the last 6 months. Started losing weight the first day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda 2 weeks ago and have already lost 10 lbs. I feel great. My appetite has decreased dramatically, and my energy level has gone up. I stayed on the initial dose of 0.6 mg because anything higher made me really nauseous. I will increase once the medicine settles in."

• Vec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Saxenda for a little over 3 weeks, down 15 pounds. I experience nausea every time I increase the dose, but it does subside as my body adjusts to it. I definitely don’t eat as much or as often. I have noticed my skin is super dry as well. Overall, I’m happy I’m finally losing the weight after multiple failed attempts with diet and exercise alone. I have a disorder that I have to take certain medications for, which cause weight gain, so this definitely helps."

• kym...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "No weight loss, feel so sick, drained, and tired - what a waste of money"

• Sz2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Tried this over a 3-month period so I could review as honestly as possible. The first 2 weeks, great, lost 6 pounds. As soon as I increased the dose to 2.4, crippling pain in my stomach, CONSTANT nausea. Was never sick, but often constipated. Dropped the dose back down and still terrible stomach cramps. In the end, had to drop it down to 0.8, which just didn’t do enough to curb hunger, just felt the same as when I wasn’t taking it. All in all, for me this didn’t work. The fatigue and tiredness were one of the worst things I’ve experienced. Absolutely no energy, not one bit. Trying to work and go to the gym, walk the dogs was the worst battle ever. And that was for the whole 3 months. Also, rapid heart rate, I wear an Apple Watch and my resting heart rate went up by 15 bpm on average. I would get a tight chest too. For me, not worth it! Back to the drawing board and padlocking the fridge lol."

• Ole...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am just shy of a month and just upped today to 2.4 dosage. In the beginning, 6 days or so, I had bad nausea, some vomiting, and constipation. I almost stopped but just stayed in the .6 for an extra week, and I have been a bit more tired, but the other side effects have gone away. It has drastically curbed my appetite, and I just weighed myself and I am down 12.4 pounds and feeling very good. I am making better food choices as I get full after eating about 1/3 of what I used to, which was big portions and seconds. I have also bumped up my activity and averaging 13,000 plus steps and 100 plus active zone minutes on my Fitbit. I am happy so far and glad I didn’t pull the plug in the first week."

• Mum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m 10 days in on Saxenda, gone from 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg on day 7. I have 50 lbs to lose and so far have lost 10 lbs! I literally have no appetite. On day 6, my appetite returned a bit, like I was used to the dose. Since upping it to 1.2, I’ve been feeling constantly full and a bit queasy, and have hence struggled to eat much at all. I’m going to drop back down to 0.6 for a few days as I should be eating a bit more than I am (like 1 sandwich a day!) It really does work. The only thing I would say is listen to your body, and if you don’t feel like you need to up the dose, then don’t. 10 days in and I’m still on my first pen - I bought 5, so these are going to last me ages! I’ll update again in a few weeks with how I’m getting on."

• Scr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is a mixed review, but in the end, I will not continue on Saxenda. I began the injection a little over a month ago, moving from 0.6 to 1.2 mg over two weeks. I lost almost ten pounds during that time. As soon as I went to 1.8, things began to go downhill as nausea began, and I had very little appetite. When I went to 2.4, I could barely eat anything, I was so nauseated 24/7. In one 24-hour period, it was so bad I had nothing to eat. In addition, over the last two weeks since increasing to 2.4, unbelievable constipation occurred. The most bizarre thing is that, over these last two weeks, when I’ve barely eaten enough to keep a bird alive, I have not lost a single ounce, not one! It makes no sense. After the misery of several days at 2.4, I backed off to 1.8, but still was horribly nauseated. I’m now trying again at 1.2. My out-of-pocket is over $1,400.00 per month, so with these side effects, I won’t refill. Still shocked that I lost nothing the last two weeks."

• Mau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 43-year-old woman, 5'6. Originally, I weighed 210 pounds. I started Saxenda 30 days ago. I now weigh 193 pounds. I am currently injecting 1.8 and still have 10 days left on that dose. Not much side effects, just a little nausea. I did get diarrhea a few times after I consumed carbohydrates. I have no appetite and am never thirsty, so I need to remind myself to hydrate. A few times I didn't hydrate enough, which led to constipation. I also try to walk 3k every evening, getting my 10,000 steps in a day. It is definitely working for me."

• 43u...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been overweight for about 15 years and yo-yo’d, losing a few pounds and then putting them back on. I dread warm weather and not being able to use loads of layers as my ‘comfort blanket.’ I reached my heaviest during lockdown and started back on exercise and a keto/low-carb diet, but after 4 months, I wasn’t seeing any results. I started Saxenda on the 0.6 dose. I’m happy to say I’ve lost 6.2 lbs in one week! The first 3 injections made me feel a little queasy, but I wasn’t too sick. I felt like I needed to rest up. The effects were immediate, and it has just turned off cravings and snacking. I just don’t want any rubbish food anymore. It’s quite amazing, really. I just haven’t thought about food that much, and I used to plan my day around shopping for food, cooking it, and enjoying it! It’s what I need to help me get to a healthy BMI as I approach my mid-40s..."

• Jov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m now on week 12 on 3 mg. The last 5 days, I have very bad nausea and reflux. Any same experience with this side effect on week 12?!"

• Shr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for 4 months, and the weight loss has been steady from the start. I started at over 70 kg (about 155 lb) and have lost 11 kg (25 lb). My healthy weight is below 56 kg, and today I weighed 59 kg. Between COVID isolations and a dislocated toe, I haven’t been very active. I suffer from IBS and GERD, so I was worried about side effects - they weren’t terrible. Two days after going up a dose, I’d have symptoms ranging from bowel cramps, constipation, and nausea, but it would settle within a week. When I went up to full dose, I was fine for 2 weeks, and then the nausea hit bad for a day. Since then, I’ve had no side effects. My appetite has definitely decreased. I intermittent fast (16:8), and it’s been easy on Saxenda. My 20-year-old daughter has insulin-resistant PCOS. She started on it 2 months ago combined with Metformin. She’s very active and has lost 7 kg so far. On Metformin alone, her weight didn’t budge. She now weighs 56 kg and has reduced PCOS symptoms. We’re 5’1” tall."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using it on 12/1. Lowest dosage, and by Thursday, I was in the ER for the night. I felt lightheaded, and my HBP was very high, 191/82. I managed to drive to the local ER and was immediately seen. After taking a second HBP pill, it was down to 161/67. Blood was drawn, then I was given anxiety medication through IV. I slept all night long and woke to the doctor telling my husband my potassium was very low. I was released, provided a prescription for potassium and an anxiety medication. However, I was very dizzy and lost, foggy brain for a week afterwards. New blood work a week later, numbers were great, so I thought I would give it another try. Bad choice. By 3:00 pm, I couldn’t even walk without falling. Very nauseous. I lay down and waited for 3 hours to feel better after taking anxiety meds. I keep reading how great it is, but not for me."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On 11/21/21, have started on a minimum 0.6 mg dose, now moved up to 1.2 mg and will go to 1.8 mg from the third week. Can’t believe I have lost 5 kg in 9 days. Had mild nausea in the start and constipation, but that’s relieved. Appetite is controlled, no more craving for sugar. I am 5’ 11” and now weighing 125 kg. I was about to go for bariatric surgery, but my doc put me on Saxenda, so glad that I heeded my doc's advice. Target is to achieve my ideal BMI. Will update after the end of the third week."

• MLR...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda in January 2020 for weight loss. I gained 30 pounds when I went through menopause. I have a BMI of 34; had all the side effects: nausea, vomiting, severe acid reflux. Started slowly, and every time I advanced my dose, the symptoms worsened and then subsided. I was on Saxenda and never lost any weight. I had no appetite, as I could not eat without getting sick. I tried taking it in the morning and then at night before bed, thinking a different time of day would help. I achieved no weight loss and lost sleep from the acid reflux."

• bet...
• November 8, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 6 weeks in and still on 1.2, as I didn’t want to go up until I feel I need to. I have lost a whopping 18 lbs! Which is just insane, as I’ve eaten what I want to and just walking for exercise. I have been lucky and not been super sick, just a bit queasy at times. It’s more that it just doesn’t make me want big portions, snacking, candy, and to eat bad things. Worth noting, I also stopped drinking in October. But when I finally did, I barely could or wanted to. It has been a miracle for me! It is like what I’d imagine gastric to be in a shot."

• Ali...
• November 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on week 4 of Saxenda. I'm 5'2" and 161 pounds when I started. I've had absolutely no symptoms until recently, when I started on the 2.4 dose. Just minimal sense of fullness and nausea. I have only lost 3 pounds. My appetite has decreased significantly, and I have zero cravings. I'm a bit discouraged because I see how quickly most people are losing the weight, but I can't say the same. Anyone else having the same issue?"

• Jum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Nausea and diarrhea too much to bear. This drug is awful. Would definitely not recommend. Dose 0.6 mg."

• Ewc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I think the way it works is you feel too sick to eat. Nonstop nausea and indigestion no matter what time of day I take it. I have lost about 12 lbs in 40 days because I can’t eat. Some days I take a break just so I can enjoy a day without feeling ill."

• Fat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Did not work. I starved and, with Saxenda, lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks. Then, as usual, I lost and regained the same 2-3 lbs every week for a month. In the meantime, I was nauseous and had horrific headaches. For people that never actually dieted, glad this works for you. But for the rest of us who have starved, exercised our brains out, and tried everything - don’t bother. I was hopeful - nope."

• Dgr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda almost 2 weeks now. Still on the 0.06 dosage because I haven’t needed to up it. Side effects are nausea and fatigue. The nausea has been pretty bad, but I am hanging in there because they say it goes away after a couple of weeks. Definitely losing weight because it only allows me to eat very small portions. Recommend Saxenda!"

• Thu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Today is my 8th day on Saxenda. I have not felt sick so far, but my appetite is suppressed a little. Sometimes I get nauseous. Since I increased my dose yesterday, today I'm feeling a bit of a headache. Overall, I feel a lot lighter, have not lost weight, but my body feels lighter than usual. I'll keep on it for 3 months and see how things go. I am not able to exercise yet, as my body is quite heavy. I am 121 kg, I need to lose at least 30 kg and maintain. Overall, I am happy with Saxenda, even though I have not seen any results yet."

• Coo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I get heart palpitations, nausea with the drug. I don't know if the side effects are worth it."

• Gil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda a few weeks ago, and I have literally felt like nothing to eat since I started the pen. All my favorite things just don't interest me at all, and I couldn't even face the smallest bite. Really weird. Horrible vomiting the other night and constantly nauseated with heartburn too. Popping pills like Smarties. Hope this passes in a day or two. Can't continue like this much longer."

• 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."