Saxenda and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on my 5th week, 3 ml. At first, I felt a bit of nausea, headaches, and an upset stomach in the first few weeks, but it went away. I feel thirsty sometimes, and my hunger cravings have lessened, so I'm eating less, just trying to make better choices when I do eat. Overall, it's a bit expensive, but so far, so good. Was 150 kg, now 147 kg, so I have lost 3 kilos."

• Pov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on my 19th day. I have been on 1.2 now for 3 days. I stayed on 0.6 while the nausea settled a bit. I am having some nausea still, but have only recently increased the drug dose. The 2nd night I woke up at 2 am and threw up, that was the only time, though. The ongoing nausea comes and goes, but mainly when I think about food, which isn't often these days. I'm not craving anything at all, and meat is a little off-putting. Anything like bread or chips (carb stuff like that) is totally off the menu, and I'm enjoying fruit. Having some constipation, but I need to drink much more water, that will fix that little issue. I am active, but not overly... maybe walking 3-4 times a week for 20 minutes... and doing stuff around the house daily. I'm 62, and in 19 days, I have lost 7kgs (15 pounds)."

• Chr...
• April 13, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have now been on Saxenda for 5 weeks and 2 days and on 3 mg for the last 9 days. Some slight nausea in the beginning and some heartburn last week, also some fatigue, but otherwise okay. In the first week, I lost 4 pounds, but in total, I have lost about 9 pounds, and during the last week, nothing at all. I am on a diet of about 1200-1300 kcal/day. I have about 30-35 pounds to lose, a 58-year-old woman with many years of yo-yo dieting. I still have the same cravings and also appetite, but I feel full very fast, so I eat less. Anyone who has experienced that weight loss increases after some time? Or am I a weak responder to the treatment?"

• 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."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 5 weeks now. It’s been working great. I haven’t felt nauseous at all. I am less hungry and more thirsty, which is a bonus! So far, so good. I’ve lost 11 pounds so far."

• Fay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is magic. I am only down 6 lbs in 2 weeks, however, my body is feeling different. I am so much fuller with smaller amounts of food. I do find that I can eat a teeeeeeny bit more when I dose up. At 1.8 as of tonight, which blows my mind. Slight nausea, not too bad. Indigestion like crazy, though (get Tums for inside and peppermint oil for outside)."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Well, I started about 10 days ago. Initial dose of 0.6 mg caused significant nausea. I noticed right away that my appetite decreased, and I don't crave sugar or sugary foods and beverages. I'm truly a sugarholic! So, I changed my diet to more healthy choices so that when I did eat, I would get the maximum benefit. I increased to 1.2 mg 3 days ago. I have been feeling so poorly. Bloating, dry mouth, constipation, and nausea are my constant companions. After reading the reviews, I felt encouragement to continue. Starting weight is 263. I will not weigh until I see the endocrinologist in early May."

• Vir...
• March 17, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have battled obesity/binge eating since age 11. Add to that depression, low self-esteem, and now COVID-19 lifestyle with 4 kids at home and working from home. I topped out at 263 lbs last year. Oh yeah, I left off that I have insulin resistance and PCOS. I started Saxenda right before Christmas 2020, and the nausea was pretty intense to start at 0.6mg, but thankfully no vomiting. Taking injections at night worked well for me. Fatigue was an issue in the beginning, and I can honestly say that once I truly modified my intake, my cravings faded. I do my best to stop at 1800 calories a day. I started at 3000 steps a day and am now up to 7500+ steps daily. After 3 months, I am down 38 lbs, weighing in at 225 lbs. I must admit that the injections don't do the work alone. Some days are really tough, but I have learned to stop eating at the point of satisfaction. I am excited about the next 3 months. Remember to drink your water and rest-it matters."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Female, 154 cm and 95 kg, 57 years. Overweight as a child, dieting most of my life since the age of 12, and normal weight between teenage years and after the third child. After the fourth child, extreme problems to lose weight, and even worse after menopause, and also gaining weight continuously despite a controlled intake. Been in therapy to learn how to eat normally after years of yo-yo dieting. Still unable to lose weight. I started Saxenda on Sunday, March 7, dosage 0.6 mg. Felt some very slight nausea and headache the day after. Thereafter, absolutely nothing, and I still have cravings, still the same appetite. I understand it will take some time, but is there a correlation between side effects and weight loss? I hope I finally can expect some appetite control and weight loss in a while. Eating balanced meals around 1100 kcal/day."

• Swe...
• March 7, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started October 19, 2020. First three months, side effects were nausea and acid reflux. At about 2 months in, constipation was bad. Started eating All-Bran every morning and taking 1 FloraLax daily, and the constipation went away in two weeks. Almost 4 months in, all side effects are gone, so my body got used to the drug. Started at 201 lb, BMI 34. Now 165 lb, BMI 29. I am 62 years old and thought I could not lose weight anymore because of severe food addiction. I think this drug has helped with readjusting my metabolism. Words can never explain the pure joy I feel inside. I should have gone to see my doctor a long time ago to talk about weight loss. I used to eat all the time, even get up at night to eat. Not anymore!"

• JJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Saxenda for 1 month. Lost 4% of my weight or 7 pounds. I am not at the max dosage yet. I have experienced side effects when I increase dosage. The side effects include nausea, tired, and dizzy. I am 63 years old and am happy with the progress and look forward to increased loss as my activity increases. Warmer weather is coming and hopefully COVID restrictions will be lifted. Motivated to get on the bike. I am prediabetic and managing this is my number one reason for taking Saxenda. Weight loss is a bonus."

• Cyr...
• March 5, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda a little over 1 month. Thus far, I have lost a total of 11 lbs (which is amazing as on my own, I was gaining 1-2 lbs every week prior to starting this medication). My main side effects for the 1st few weeks were consistent nausea, increased reflux, and severe constipation. I got all the way up to the 1.8 mg dose and realized quickly that I could not handle this dose and went back down to the 1.2 mg dose. On the 1.8 mg dose, I had extreme upper back pain related to increased reflux, nausea, projectile vomiting, and abdominal cramping. After 2 weeks of being on the 1.2 mg dose, most of these side effects have gone away. My bowel movements have returned to normal, albeit on a slower schedule due to delayed gastric emptying. On this current dose, I don't notice much of an appetite change, but I do not eat much as it is. If you are considering this medication and have the resources to obtain it, 100% go for it."

• Alc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on my third week of using Saxenda. It has curbed my appetite and cravings very effectively. I have suffered some nausea, but my main problem is bladder pain. Has anyone else had this? How long does it last, and can you do anything to help it? I'm considering reducing the dose to see if I can find a sweet spot between efficacy and side effects."

• Cha...
• March 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda last week - 0.6 mg decreased appetite the second day. I’ve noticed a HUGE difference in wanting to eat and snacking. The first week I did nothing different (apart from food control) and lost 5 lbs. This week I’m on 1.2 mg. I’ve been more active already, so looking forward to seeing the difference when I weigh on Monday. No severe side effects, nauseous for the first few days of taking it, real bad egg burps for 1-2 days last week combined with very loose bowels. Other than that, fine. The burps are back today, but it’s not unbearable. Looking forward to more weight loss!"

• Zoe...
• March 3, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm just over one week into using Saxenda, so far, I have lost 8 lbs in 7 days. You do need to control your calorie intake, but even on 0.6, my appetite disappeared. For the first time in years, I could leave food if I felt full. I have experienced a lot of fatigue, but my body isn't getting the sugar rushes and carbs that it's used to, so I will accept that as a side effect for now, my body needs time to adjust. The nausea was helped with ginger tea, but for me, it was minimal. Constipation can be helped with Movicol or Dulcolax (I needed it by day 4, but beware, as your digestive transit is slower, add another 6 hours to the time you think the laxatives should work!) You do need to drink a lot of water, which isn't a bad thing. I cannot praise this enough. For me, it's the boost I needed."

• Ttt...
• February 26, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for seven days. My starting weight was 186.4, and today I'm 181, that's >5 lbs in one week! I have had very, very mild nausea for a few minutes after the first dose, unusual taste in my mouth, I'm incredibly thirsty and have a dry mouth. I have lost my appetite and only feel the need to eat around dinner time. At this point, I have a nutritious soup and a slice of brown sourdough. If I still feel hungry, I will eat some plain chicken breast pieces. This is very strange for me as I am usually constantly hungry or obsessing over the next meal. I was very much a binge eater in the evenings, but I have lost all cravings. An unexpected bonus, I've not felt the need to drink alcohol or coffee. I used wine as emotional support, sometimes drinking a bottle a night, but I've not felt any urge to drink at all. I had a glass the other day out of habit, and it lasted me all evening; I'm pleased to say that I didn't enjoy it very much!!! Best of luck, everyone."

• Kel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda in July 2019 (5 ft 9, 90 kg) - 20 kg overweight and having tried everything to get it off. My endocrinologist put me on Saxenda. The weight started falling off after about 2 months - and by December I had lost 17 kg! I never went above 2.4 mg. Each time I increased the dose, I felt a bit nauseous for a couple of days - like mild morning sickness. I truly ate whatever I wanted - but the fact was I didn't WANT anything. I had half-size portions at family meals, the thought of fried, fatty, or sugary food made me feel gross, and I even cut down to almost no alcohol. The biggest challenge was constipation initially. Laxatives didn't work, but the cereal 'All Bran' turned out to be the solution. I stopped Saxenda in Jan 2020 and didn't gain any weight back for 4 months. After being 10 months at home during COVID eating comfort food, I did gain 8 kg and am back on Saxenda now - this time I will keep the weight off. For me, Saxenda was life-changing."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "2 days in on 0.6 mg and the nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, diarrhea, sulfuric burps have hit me hard. My stomach was so painful last night that I’ve decided to discontinue. It feels like it is bad for my body. You may be someone who doesn’t suffer from the severe side effects, but I did, and it was horrendous. An expensive mistake."

• Chu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda 4 weeks ago and now on 3 mg. Have no appetite, 3 weeks of nausea and vomiting. I still get nauseated at times. Started at 335 lb, am now 305 lb. I'm concerned about the stones, cancer, and other serious side effects. Without this, I couldn't lose weight, I was just hungry non-stop. I still crave sugar, but not much. I eat between 200 and 800 calories most days, from a vegetarian diet. I get horrendous sulfur burps that are likely caused by having an empty stomach too long. Shakes are your friend. My goal weight is 170, so I've got a ways to go."

• Hap...
• February 17, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On Sept 1, 2020, I was 210 lbs and 5.1 ft tall. The start was terrible. Got all the side effects: headaches, dizzy, nausea, heartburn, no energy, irritable, and bad stomach pains. But I stuck it out. The smaller doses didn’t stop my cravings; I was still hungry, so I ate small healthy snacks and smaller meals. As doses increased, side effects got worse, and constipation set in. I’ve been losing approx 5 lbs per month, but I’m okay with my slow progress. Side effects got better except for heartburn and constipation. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was given 1 year to turn it around. As of last week, I am no longer diabetic. Today is Feb. 16, 2021, and I am currently 180 lbs. I’ve lost 2 clothing sizes. I give myself small goals to keep myself motivated. There are days I don’t want to even look at food and some days that I still get cravings. But I’m good with only having a small portion to settle my cravings. I walk and climb an average of 3 times per week for 40 min."

• Tir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 1/17/21. I am up to the 2.4 dose and have lost 18 lbs. The side effects have been rough. Nausea and vomiting occur weekly and get worse after I increase the dose. I am hopeful that my body will get accustomed to the med and the side effects will lessen. I find that I don’t eat a lot because I feel sick most of the time. I was thin half my life and obese the other half, and have gotten to the point I don’t want to go out because of my weight. If the weight loss continues, it will be worth the constant sickness. I just take one day at a time and set my mind to my goal - to feel better about myself."

• Lau...
• January 15, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 2 months ago. I can’t get over the headaches and nausea I get when I take it! I lost 38 pounds but feel awful. I wonder if all this misery is worth it. I will post again when I increase my dose."