Saxenda and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda since September. It is now the beginning of January and I have lost 32 lbs. I experienced a lot of nausea in the beginning, however, I stuck it out. Currently, I am at 3.0 dose and feel amazing! I started at 216 lbs and now weigh in at 184 lbs."

• Suc...
• June 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 6/1/2019. I was gastric sleeved in 2012 and have gained back a lot of weight. Was drinking pop, not eating slowly, lots of carbs, etc. I have gone back to eating how I ate after surgery. My doctor told me to eat 1,100 calories and now I have problems getting 700 calories a day. I eat dense protein and drink decaffeinated tea. I am down 18 lbs. I am up to 2.4 ml a day. Only side effects have been headaches this week, not sure if it is the medicine or not, could be the weather. If I eat quickly or eat junk, then I feel nauseated, so I stay away from them. As long as I am eating high protein, I am not hungry. I have not started exercising and am fatigued, but I know it is because I am not eating a lot. Probably need to supplement with 1 or 2 protein shakes a day to get a little more energy. I am very pleased with the help this medication is giving me. It is all about changing your bad habits and when I follow good habits I feel good, and when I don't I pay for it."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First week down, I'm down 3 lbs. I originally was not happy about that, but I can feel the difference. I have started to monitor my food on MFP to make sure I am doing it right and up the dose tonight. The first few days, I was pretty nauseous, woke up with heartburn in the middle of the night (injection at night), which was resolved with some peppermint oil. I have been eating between 1200-1500 calories a day, and I find that if I cheat (for experimentation) and have a piece of chocolate, then I'm uncomfortably full for what feels like hours. Make sure you stop eating your meal when you feel the slightest bit of no longer hungry. I read somewhere on here that Saxenda is like weight loss surgery in an injection... I couldn't agree more. I will keep updating!"

• Zoe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda at 349 lbs. and an insulin-dependent diabetic. I've been on it before, go a couple of months and have to go off it to reset my body due to side effects. Each time I go back on, the side effects are worse and I have more of them. I don't have a scale at home so I don't know if I've lost any weight. Right now, I have had one critical low that could have killed me but was treated in time. Constant nausea and gagging, vomiting on occasion but always feeling like I need to. Diarrhea is epic, and so frequent that I experience bleeding. I know if I continue, the constipation will take over and that will get VERY bad. The exhaustion is constant. The side effects are severe and I don't know if I'll be able to stay on it this time. They keep getting worse."

• Bee...
• November 26, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a weight loss war veteran. My highest weight was 337 and have had two bariatric procedures since 1996. I started 1.5 years ago on a low-carb diet and went from 245 to 213 but was stuck there for 9 months. In June of this year, I started Saxenda. I have reached my goal now of 165. I will continue on the medication to get a bit lower. I hope to find a stabilizing dose and continue taking it forever if possible. It absolutely shuts off your appetite. I used to obsess about eating and getting 'enough.' The drug cuts down those thoughts. I eat very small portions but get full very fast. Side effects can include nausea that could be from having an empty stomach (sour feeling.) Soda water seems to help. As noted, constipation is a problem."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After 3 weeks I’m down 12 lbs and increasing the dose each week, to now at the 2.4 mg dosage. Will talk to my Dr. about staying on this dose for a while rather than increase to highest (3.0) as I’d hate to top out so early and see results also top out. I had slight nausea the first day after a dose increase, but other than that no side effects, and some changes in bowel function but nothing terrible. Very happy with results so far and can’t wait to see further results."

• Mam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on 02/26/2020 at 0.06. No nausea, mild constipation, but still able to go. No headaches. I have no desire for food, but I know I have to eat. So I eat regularly. Breakfast (eggs and a slice of bread with a water bottle and about 4 oz of OJ). For lunch, it's usually rice and chicken (about 1 cup and 1/2 of rice and chicken is 2 oz, give or take). Throughout the day while at work, I drink about 10 8 oz glasses of water and do 10 flights of steps, 5 days a week. For dinner, 1/2 of rice, and whatever meat I have made for the night, about 2 oz, and more water. I would have a small snack, but it's just because it's the norm for me. Tomorrow, 03/04/2020, I am going to start on the next dosage up to see if there will be a difference. So far, I have only lost 1 lb. Started at 228.8, now I am 227.8. Thighs are a little sore, and I take the medicine at night. So far, so good. Will update."

• Rav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My 4th day on 0.6 mg dose of Saxenda. I am 61 and 215 lbs and hypothyroid and started Synthroid a few days before Saxenda. I was gaining weight gradually every year for the last 10 years without explanation except for menopause and aging. I was nauseous the first day and was unable to eat, except a bit at suppertime. Not hungry at all. I feel so much better now (4th day) even if I hardly have an appetite. I can still enjoy my glass of wine. I lost 4 lbs in 4 days. I am super excited and grateful to have help with my weight loss. I will post again later."

• Nic...
• April 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost a total of 62 lbs and still counting. I have been using Saxenda for 8 months. I work out daily to keep my body toned with muscle. The side effects in the beginning were horrible, which included vomiting, nausea, constipation, and no energy. After I reached the highest dose, it all went away. I feel great, and I'm enjoying my results. Hang in there, it gets better!"

• Amb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda in November 2016, the week before Thanksgiving. It is January 31, 2017. I am 5' 1" and when I started Saxenda I weighed 205 lbs. I now weigh 178 lbs. I have been able to come off of my blood pressure meds and I no longer need my CPAP when I sleep at night. I have less joint pain and I no longer get winded walking up a flight of stairs. The only side effects I've experienced are nausea with each titration up of the medication, mild headache the first few weeks, nasty sulfur burps, and diarrhea. I haven't had any constipation. None of the side effects were severe enough to make me consider stopping the medication."

• Sta...
• February 10, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda mid-December 2016. So far, I have lost more than 20 lbs. My back pain disappeared, my knee and joint pain disappeared. I am extremely excited with the success so far. If my insurance would not have covered, I would have considered paying for it myself. It was time to take care of me. The side effects so far have been nausea, but nothing that was too intolerable in comparison to the positive outcome. I often have to remind myself to eat. I am up to 2.4, which I decided myself, as I felt I was starting to feel hungry again. I am down to under 1200 calories per day, which is a significant change for me. I have trained myself to sit down and have breakfast at home, which is also a positive change. I am excited for the future."

• JMo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "4th UPDATE UPDATE. I have now been on Saxenda since Feb 19th at 208 lbs, and on July 23rd, 173 lbs, current dose of 2.4. I have lost a total of thirty-five lbs in 154 days!!! I am at a standstill but still losing gradually! Always better than gaining. I still eat no more than 1,200 calories a day, most days about 900 calories. I watch my fat and carb intake but not too closely. I will be going up to 3.0 in August. I am super proud!!! My goal weight is 160, so only 13 more lbs to go!! Started at a goal of 48 lbs and now down to 13! How exciting is that! Get past the first few days of feeling nauseated and tired and it's worth it!! Also, coupons on the website will save you a ton of money!!"

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 10 days and am following the dosing exactly as prescribed, so I am 3 days into 1.2. Insurance covered most of the cost. I haven't experienced nausea, burping, or any of the other symptoms I have seen described. But I have a complete loss of appetite. I am 53 years old, female, 5 feet 2 inches, and started at 179 pounds. When I weighed myself a few days ago, I was down to 172. I have, however, experienced a sadness over the complete loss of joy in eating. I don't know if that makes sense, but it is a struggle for me. I can't even imagine eating chocolate, soda, or anything 'bad' for you."

• Kri...
• June 14, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda 9 days ago today, initially weighed 301.2, and I'm down to 291.2 lbs, so ten pounds! I am so excited, I've been to the gym 5 times this week, eating less than 1200 calories a day, and have had no desire for sweets or sugary sodas, which were my two main vices. I am really happy with my results thus far. I have been lucky to not have any major side effects: some random stings at the injection site, slight constipation, and maybe 10 seconds of nausea here and there. I just increased to the 1.2 dosage... ready to see where this will take me."

• AND...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 4 weeks ago. I lost 6 pounds in the first two days. To date, I have lost 13 pounds. The side effects are hard. I have large red bumps that get hot and itchy at the injection site, severe fatigue, headaches, and sometimes nausea. I have not been able to increase my dose higher than 1.8 because the side effects are so hard right now. Does anyone else have the red spots on the injection sites?"

• ECa...
• June 13, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda at 0.6 5/1/19 going great, noticed I was getting full quicker. I started 1.2-dose & no side effects. Next week I go up to 1.8 and I'm vomiting a lot, horrible stomach pain in the middle of my belly. The next day I was a little better so I stayed on 1.8. A week later I get sick again, stomach pain, vomiting & the runs. I skip a day of meds & take it @ night instead, down to 1.2. I was fine for a few days and occasionally still get a pain in my stomach and start throwing up. Not every day, but nauseous. I am pushing through because this is working for me, but the side effects are no joke. I'm 5'9, female, started @ 263 lbs my heaviest on 5/1/19, and it is now 06/13/19 and I am down 18 lbs. I almost feel like if I don't poop for a few days I throw up instead. My insurance did cover most of it, it was supposed to cost me about $240.00 for 5 pens, but in my first trial pack, I got a savings card and that saved me $200, so 5 pens was $40. I picked up my prescription the 2nd time for 5 pens and it was only $24.99."

• Chu...
• April 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on March 22, 2019. By week 4, I was at a 1.8 dosage and had gone from 262 lb down to 246 lb. As of today, I am back to 252 lbs (ate junk food this past week). I am starting my 2nd sample from my dear Dr. because I went off it for a week, so I'm back to 0.6 again. I felt best on the days I ate vegetables and soft foods like eggs (any way imaginable), yogurt, soups, cottage cheese, fish, and Atkins chocolate drinks. No breads, oatmeal, or red meats (anything that sits in your belly makes you nauseous). Not exercising yet, but will this month as my target is 15 lbs. Yes, the shots are a drag, but when I felt nauseous, I would take a shot in the morning then not again until the next night to ease the nausea and dizziness. Good luck and remember to eat very small meal portions, try using a small plate and a half-cup measuring cup when serving yourself. It helps."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 28-year-old who started Saxenda on 18th of October at a starting weight of 120 kg. Reasons: binge eating disorder (BED) from boredom. So on the Saxenda, I feel much less hungry or interested in food at all, and doses 0.6 and 1.2 worked wonders. But I am at dose 1.8, and my stomach is really bad for me. I have lazy digestion, so I feel like the medicine is aggravating my stomach cramps and causing added constipation. But the worst is when I have, on occasion, eaten more than normally, I have or around 1700 calories. I get so nauseous and have severe vomiting. If I stay under 1200 calories, I feel fine, but I feel I need to stay aware that I am eating at all. I need to drink way more water, and if I don't get my protein, I feel dizzy and exhausted. So watch out for the side effects and drink lots of water and eat protein."

• Fay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda since September 26, 2016, today is October 25, 2016, and I just started 3 mg. I have lost 20 lbs. I, too, have experienced nausea and headaches after each time I changed the dosage. It takes about two days to calm down. So far, so good, and hopefully, I continue this progress. I started out at 359.8 and as of today, I am 339.6."

• Gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Saxenda for 3 weeks. I have lost 20 pounds. I have some nausea and stomach pain, but nothing I can’t handle. I eat what I want, I just watch my portions. This medication is a win for me."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started 7 days ago. I have lost 13 pounds in that time. No cravings for anything that isn’t clean and healthy. Don’t want coffee, don’t want alcohol. Hardly eating anything more than a handful. Amazing. Side effects are dry mouth, insomnia a bit. So tired in the afternoon. Bit nauseated."

• Kim...
• March 15, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So, started Saxenda Dec 31, 2018. I am 45 yrs old, 5' 3" starting weight 193 lb. It is 3/15/2019. I now weigh 165 lb. I toggle between doses. My body cannot handle 3 mg dose. I get sulfur burps, hard stomach pains, constipation, then loose stools. I am talking worse than the flu sick. I cannot drink wine or eat fatty foods. That's a good thing. If I watch what I eat and keep small portions, things are good. Mess up, and the food will sit in your stomach. Slow gastric emptying really stinks. Zofran has helped with the nausea. I will remain on Saxenda until I cannot tolerate the symptoms. I am a nurse, we make really bad patients. Listen to your body. Eat right! Good luck."

• Sid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started 0.6 mg then moved to 1.2 mg 1 week later. Horrible bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting. It did take my appetite away completely, but to an unhealthy point. I lost 28 lbs in 2 months (starting weight 240 lbs, female, 36, non-diabetic, binge eating disorder, PCOS). I could only barely tolerate the 1.2 mg dose. I increased my water intake to 80-100 oz, and if I ate more than 600-800 cal during the day, I’d feel like throwing up. I had to stay on a liquid diet of smoothies and protein shakes, as solid food increased the nausea and bloating. I added a probiotic per my doctor, but no help. I tried taking the injection at night to decrease the side effects, it only made sleeping more difficult as I was up during the night with a headache and diarrhea. I experienced extreme lack of energy and shortness of breath in doing simple tasks (such as taking out garbage). My doctor and I decided to stop due to the side effects. It helped start the weight loss, but I’m not convinced it was healthy for me."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Saxenda 8 days ago. Absolutely no appetite from the second day. Have struggled to try and eat protein yogurts and fruit and finely diced salads. I’m trying to maximize the good stuff for my body when I do eat. Only side effect was day 7 when I upped the dose, mild waves of nausea throughout the day, which I managed with sparkling water. I’m not weighing myself as I’m not going to be a slave to the scales. I’ll see if there’s progress when I next go to the clinic. I’ve tried everything over the years, and this so far helps me not overeat or have cravings. 10/10 for me."

• Lot...
• May 13, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda in early February. Initially, the nausea and fatigue made me wonder if it was all worth it, but after losing 7 pounds the first week, I decided to stick it out. The best part, I have zero sugar cravings. My first month, I drank vegan smoothies and small amounts of veggies and grains because that was all I could tolerate. I lost 30 pounds in three months. Every week, when I would increase the dose per directions, I would have three to four days of horrid nausea and fatigue. I had to force myself to eat or drink anything. About 3 weeks into the treatment, I started burping like a frat boy beer-bonging. They stunk too. Painful and embarrassing. Stool softener will address the constipation, but be careful, that can turn to the opposite on a dime. I also added a probiotic to help with regulating. Now that it's been about a month or so on the full dose, I am getting used to it, and I am functioning near normal. Bottom line: This drug is like gastric surgery in a needle."