Saxenda and Sick: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda to help with weight loss since mid-April 2019. I’m on a 2.4 dose currently, and getting sick. Was on 3.0 for a while, made me way too sick. Seeing doc Tuesday, down about 30 pounds."

• Viv...
• April 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My Dr. recommended Saxenda in place of Duramine, that I occasionally take maybe 2 weeks a year. Have been on Saxenda for 14 days, upped my dose yesterday from 0.6 to 1.2. Horrible experience, my head was ringing so bad I couldn't sleep, I felt sick and had bad reflux. So I checked more in-depth the side effects and came to the conclusion this drug is very dangerous, so I have decided not to take it any longer."

• jaz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have just started taking Saxenda 2 days ago on the 11th of September 2019 after I told my doctor I was considering a gastric band. I am 59, 5ft 4in, and currently weigh 15 stone 9. I managed to lose just over 2 stone in the last year with Slimming World but have recently put 9 lbs back on. This is only day 3, and I'm starting to feel a little sick, but I'll stick with it. Reading other reviews is helping, so I will post again in a couple of weeks."

• K47...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "March 9, 2016, went to my doctor to receive my first prescription of Saxenda. I am at a dosage of 0.6 for one week, and every week I am to up my dosage. As of right now, it's only my third day of using it, but I do notice when I overeat, I feel very sick. I have not experienced any of the other side effects... hopefully I don't. I will continue to keep you updated."

• Eli...
• August 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medicine in June. I lost 29 lbs on it. I got to the 3 on the injection and started with the sickness. Stopped using this. I went to the doctor and told him what was going on, and he recommended that I start back on the lower dosage. So it is August 20th, and I started back over. So far, so good."

• sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 22-year-old female. I've only been on Saxenda for 5 days now, I haven't really had any symptoms at all... no sickness, headaches, stomach pains... nothing. The only thing I've found is that I'm no longer ever hungry... like ever. These past 5 days, I've not even thought about food, which is unusual for me. I'm only managing small amounts before I'm not even feeling full, I'm just satisfied. I am struggling to actually eat and remind myself to drink. So far, I have lost 4 lb! I'm going to stay on the 0.6 ml for another week after this and see if I do as well as my first week, as I have seen with others that after a while on the 3.0 ml, they tend to plateau. My doctor said to stick at 0.6 ml until I slow down losing weight and then increase it a little. This also means I'm saving money, as it will last me longer! I'm only 5 days in, but this already seems to be working wonders for me! Hopefully, it carries on!"

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It made me so violently sick that I ended up hospitalized and had to stop taking it, which was extremely frustrating, not only because of how ill I felt, but because of how expensive it was and ended up having to waste another month's worth that I paid for. The first week of taking Saxenda, I lost about 5-6 lbs, after a month, I was down almost 15 lbs, but after that, nothing more happened... not to mention within a week of being taken off the drug, I already gained almost 5 pounds back and counting. Don’t do this to your body."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda about a month ago - doing the increments in doses to this week at 2.4, so not quite 3 yet. First few weeks, no side effects, yay! Then last Thursday, feeling nausea with extreme (double you over) pain, so left work & hardly made it home & explosive diarrhea - left me drained, nauseous & sick the whole next day. Every day since then, extreme nausea & ill feeling coming in waves. Started at 259 lbs - down to 253. The ill feeling just won't go away. I think I might stop for a few days & see how I feel. I tried every diet, HCG too & now these awful side effects. So disappointed."

• Dis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 9 weeks and have lost 12 lbs. I barely eat because when I do, I get incredibly sick for up to 24 hours. Like food poisoning, debilitatingly sick. My Dr. wants me on it for 12 weeks before stopping. Never hungry, though, but very tired. After reading other people's weight loss stories, I am very discouraged."

• 55 ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is the first week of trying this. Only felt sick once and lost 4 pounds. My appetite has reduced, and I feel very positive. Reading some of the reviews, I understand people have different side effects. I, however, am happy to continue with this on my journey to lose weight."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Jan 26th and lost 24 lbs. I use 'My Fitness Pal' and keep track of everything I eat and drink. At the max dose, I have had some mild side effects. I took the shot at night before bed. I felt sick a little. I now take it around dinner time and do just fine. If you do feel a little sick, try some saltine crackers, they are only 60 calories for 5 crackers. I have cut down from 3 cups of coffee a day to barely 1 cup, and I still put 2 teaspoons of sugar plus regular half and half. The one thing I have noticed when I got to the max 3.0 is having a hard time eating 1000 calories a day. I am going to start back at the gym soon but wanted to see how my weight loss would go before I start back on my cardio, which will help with toning. Just so you know, I am 5'4 and was 257 lbs, 54 years. Stay positive and make sure you focus on everything you eat, even spices, weigh yourself every day around the same time and don't give up. For those who are not losing, try My Fitness Pal. Good luck!"

• dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for two and a half weeks. I lost 4 lbs the first week, 3 more the next week, and now I'm down a total of 13 lbs! I really didn't think it would work for me. The first two weeks were really hard, and I felt sick. I'm doing a lot better. My portion sizes are a lot smaller. I don't work out, which I know I need to, and the weight will come off even faster. My goal is to lose a total of 50 lbs, but I will still be obese at that. Another thing, I am bulimic. I have not forced myself to throw up since I have been on this medication."

• He-...
• March 8, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took two doses of Saxenda. The first day was great! By the second day, I was so sick I couldn't move. I threw up for 20 straight hours. I thought I was dying. I was really hoping this would work for me, but after that experience, I am very apprehensive to take it again. I did lose 5 lbs vomiting. :("

• Fat...
• May 2, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was excited to have Anthem Blue Cross cover this medication. I'm 42 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and 175 lbs. I always take the latest diet craze and have had mixed results, but never side effects like this. It is debilitating, and I'm not sensitive to new meds. Man... I don't think I can hang with it at all! It's just me and the dogs, and I'd really need someone to take care of me if I was going to take this awful drug. Of course, you lose weight. You're too damn sick to take a sip of water, puke your own spit, and your head hurts like a mix of a migraine and allergies all in one. I can't recommend this drug to anyone at the dose recommended. I am a glutton (LOL) for punishment and carbs, so I'll probably try to take a super low dose as soon as I get my ducks in a row to be able to take care of myself and my dogs in the event the side effects are just as bad as they were on the recommended dose."

• 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) "My starting weight was 344 lb, and I am down to 336 lb. I am starting on my third week, 1.8. I am having to force myself to eat. I am only craving water. I get sick when eating. Some days I am worn out, and other days I have a burst of energy."

• Zea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda makes me feel sick. It reminds me of morning sickness when pregnant. Also, it gives me dizziness and acid reflux. I tried it for several months and didn't lose a pound. Very disappointing. Also, the side effects never went away."

• Ash...
• May 2, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Saxenda on Friday, so only 3 days in so far. However, every time I eat, I feel ill. Now I am experiencing stomach pain. Not for sure if it's built up gas or constipation. I don't want to be plus size, so I guess I will lose weight."

• Sun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just went off it. Was on it a little over 6 months. First month worked great except feeling sick. I just kept on .06 for an extra week. Got to dose 3, and as everyone here has stated, it works in the short time. I stopped losing weight, still had some side effects. If I miss a day, then headaches. Overall weight loss 209 lbs to 183. I don’t feel the cost is worth it, even with insurance paying. If you need something to kickstart you, then try this, but it is not long-term use effective."

• ADC...
• June 13, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 5-6 weeks. I have not been eating much, and I have been on my 3 mg daily. I have not really had any side effects except maybe once or twice (I got sick but felt better soon after). I have not noticed any significant weight loss. Paid over $700 and sad about it not working. I might have lost 2-4 pounds in 6 weeks, and that’s it."

• Jin...
• June 16, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started a week ago using this drug. I have 28 lbs to lose. I work out 5 to 6 days a week. I had to stop using it, as I had whole body aching, like having a fever, feeling sick, sore throat, dull pounding headaches, but worst of all, palpitations, especially at night. I haven't slept a full night since I started. So I stopped. It's a shame, as I lost a few pounds."

• Wal...
• August 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on week three of the medicine at 1.8 mg. I've been feeling extremely nauseous in the evenings, to the point of having to take an anti-nausea medicine. I started at 215.7 lb, and I am down to 205.5 lb now. That's 10.2 lbs in three weeks. I hardly ever have an appetite. The only thing that is really appealing to eat is fruit and popsicles. I'm eating around 400-600 calories a day because if I force myself to eat when I'm not feeling hungry, I get extremely sick and throw up until it's bile."

• bcs...
• January 8, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On it Nov 28, 2017. I was 200 pounds, and as my doctor did not have samples, I started on the 0.06 lowest dose. I felt sick all the time for the full week, was not hungry. I would start to eat but was full quickly or just felt sick. Also suffered heartburn. I didn't move up my dose, and I stayed on the lower dose for another week. I am now (Jan/18) on 3. I feel not that hungry. On Dec 28, I weighed 192 lb, and today I am 188. I don't feel sick all the time, just have bouts. Got through Christmas goodies. I feel I am hungry, but when I go to eat, I am full quickly. I still have heartburn. I hope I have the success as others did. Just keep going...I take it in the morning and in the stomach, but it's getting sore even with little injections."

• KJS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Unstable medication and poor customer support. Was sold a 6-week supply but it expires after 30 days. Has to be administered with a needle, but the needles are not supplied, and the doctor and the pharmacy took 10 days to get them to me. So, I paid full price for a half supply of usable medication. It succeeded in making me sick. I felt awful from the moment I started the medication, but I actually gained weight."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Disappointed with Saxenda as I am on my third week, and I've only lost 2 lbs. I feel sick in the afternoons, which is okay as it stops me from eating too much, but clearly I'm still able to overeat as I've only lost 2 lbs. I can't see how everyone else is losing lots of weight, but not me. I started at 202 lbs, and I'm 5 ft 9 in. I'm going to keep going for another few weeks to see if there's any shift, but I feel gutted that I'm not losing weight. It's costing me a lot of money, and if I don't see results after the time the last pen is used, then I'll stop using it."