Saxenda and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Tak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking this medication for about a week, and for the first two days, I vomited so much and couldn't eat, I lost 8 lbs. The headache was horrible, and I couldn't get out of bed, let alone function. By day 3, I'm not vomiting, but the key for me is to take it at night so I don't feel nauseous. I get a milder headache, and I can taste the medicine now. It also makes me very tired, so waking up early is a problem for me now."

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Expensive and useless. Been on Saxenda for 4 weeks now. Appetite is down, but I am so exhausted every day on this drug that I can’t do my normal work/chores, let alone any exercise at all, and have to nap all the time, which I never do. Yes, eating a lot less and knocked out all cravings, but 4 weeks in and I have lost a total of 200 grams and feel miserable."

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on this for two weeks and lost 2.6kg. Currently on 1.2ml. My advice: keep your fluids up. I got super dehydrated, headache etc. I’ve been drinking mineral water which has fixed it. Also, in relation to feeling tired and sluggish, I would recommend that you need to eat quality food/smoothies. Because all my cravings and appetite have disappeared, I can’t eat rubbish because I get full, and then don’t eat anything good. Then I feel sluggish. I hope this helps some of you. Good luck with your journeys and keep going! Remember, courage is not finding the strength to go on, it’s going on when you no longer have the strength."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Down 2.5 kg and I'm only on the 0.06 dose (6 days in). No sugar cravings at all. Appetite dramatically reduced. Definitely working. The only side effect I seem to have is a very bad headache. I am also very tired. Do these side effects get any better over time? I am going to persevere because Saxenda is definitely working but hope a higher dose doesn't worsen the headache and fatigue."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda because 4 or 5 years after my sleeve surgery, I started gaining weight back, and I didn't like that. I am now three weeks in and on the full dose. I get nauseous but not to the point of vomiting. I feel very tired during the day after a full night's sleep of 8 or more hours. I'm not sure if this is a side effect of Saxenda or not because I seemed to be tired a lot before the medication. Since I do feel very nauseous on the full dose, I am thinking about decreasing my dose back down to the first dose. I don't eat much at all with this medication. By 'don't eat much,' I mean maybe 4 to 5 small bites of something, and I am so full. I love that side effect of the medication. No constipation, not as much as before the medication. I did get diarrhea maybe 3 times in the last three weeks."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On Saxenda now for five weeks. Have lost 7 kg. Not hungry and not interested in sweet food. Not even the previously much-loved chocolate has been eaten over the five weeks. Some diarrhea and tiredness. But it’s worth it. Only real negative is the cost."

• Wen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So my experience has been very good with this medication. I am 56 years old, have hypothyroid and pre-diabetic, and my weight seemed to continuously increase over time. I am active but was having no success with any attempts to lose weight even when altering my eating habits. I started on Saxenda on March 15th and now just over 2 months, I have lost 21 lbs. My weight was 183 lb, and my goal is around 155 or whatever feels right. I have focused on continuing the healthy lifestyle with exercise and healthy eating. I also stopped drinking wine, which was an adjustment for me but worth it with good results. The only side effect is I do feel tired. I have boosted my B12 and VitD, hopefully that will help. Oh, and I increased my water intake in a big way - very important! Hope this helps!"

• Lif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m 61 and 280 lbs when I started six weeks ago. I’m impressed with the weight loss of an average of 2-3 lbs a week. I don’t exercise much but will soon start now that I’m motivated with beginning to drop lbs. I was fine with no side effects ramping up as suggested by the manufacturer until I reached 2.2 and then had major nausea. I slowed my ramp up by increasing levels every two weeks, now at 3.0, and occasionally feeling nauseous but tolerable. But lately, I’ve dealt with major burping. And I’ve felt exhausted up until the last few days. I’m not hungry and fill up with smaller meals. I do have to force myself to drink enough water and iced tea, where before I was always thirsty."

• Oll...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I cannot comment on how effective Saxenda is, as I just cannot get past the nausea and tiredness, so I'm stopping just 12 days in. I know it works for some people, but I'm not willing to put up with the side effects."

• Oll...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for eight days so far to help me lose weight. I just upped my dosage from 0.6 to 1.2 mg, and I can honestly say I've only had one day of NOT feeling nauseous and extremely tired, with an ever-present vile metallic taste in my mouth. It's been very difficult to function, so I would think twice before trying this drug if you have a demanding lifestyle. I've stuck to a fairly healthy diet-calorie controlled, fairly low fat, with a wide range of foods but small portions and no eating after 7 pm and LOTS of water. Weight loss has been slow but acceptable, and I am going to stick to as low a dose as possible, as I am convinced my tiredness and nausea can only get worse on the higher doses. You really have to try hard to re-educate yourself on how to eat on any diet, and this medication is no exception, so pooping after overeating, as one user has reported, doesn't surprise me."

• Chr...
• March 15, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "March 22/19 is my 5th month on Saxenda and I'm down 70 pounds. I followed the directions in the box. I was sick with nausea and I was so tired. I started exercising a little each day. I lasted 6 minutes on the treadmill my first day. I included healthy eating too. I treadmill for 2 hours a day now. Not all at once! Saxenda is not a miracle weight loss - you need to make an effort by eating healthy and exercising. You will get hungry on Saxenda you need to make the right choice on what you eat when you are hungry."

• MTo...
• March 9, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I waited 18 months to review. I started 09/2017. The first 6 months I lost 8 lbs, from 198 lbs to 190 lbs (5'8). 3 mg. The side effects were all there: diarrhea, nausea, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, nausea. Did I mention nausea? In 0/2018, I stopped eating meat and meat products and went on a plant-based diet. After one particularly side-effect day, I lowered the dosage back to .06, and I did not inject every day. I thought if I wasn't losing weight, why stay sick? From Feb until 07/2018, I lost 12 more lbs. I had a hysterectomy in 07/2018. I have started eating meat, but my appetite has slowed down. To date, I've lost a total of 30 lbs in 13 months, down to 168 lbs. Size 10, 31' waist, and 4 lbs from not being considered 'overweight.' I had to do something to get things moving. When I made that change, I went from size 14 to a 10. I still only inject .06 a day, I don't inject every day. I still tend to get nauseated, but it only lasts for about 5 minutes, and I keep gum near my bed, which helps."

• Kca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda on 2/21/19. The injections are really no big deal. The first three days at .6 I had mild nausea and then felt fine. I started the 1.2 dose and had horrible nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. My pain is sharp in the center of my chest right under my ribs. Has anyone had this similar pain? I have a strange taste and burps and feel exhausted. This is day 4 on the 1.2 dose. I don’t want to stop taking it if this is something that will pass but cannot continue if this is going to last. Has anyone else had this experience? I have absolutely no appetite, maybe eating 400 calories the last few days."

• CeC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for only 2 days now, and I had to FORCE myself to eat a banana. Side effects aren't bad... I'm tired, but I suffer from autoimmune diseases that make me tired, so I'm used to that. I've had a slight headache, but nothing bad. If the past 2 days are any indication of how much weight I'll lose, I should have success. My insurance covers the drug, so that's good."

• Kar...
• January 2, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5'1", 42 years old and weighed 160 at the doctor's office. The first day I took Saxenda, I also started my Cymbalta. So some of my side effects could have been either one, BUT I know that I could NOT eat any food the first 2 days. Forced a cracker down my throat day 1 and day 2 tried some soup, and it tasted ODD. Usually, my biggest cravings are sugars, and I have had ZERO cravings for them in the 3 weeks I have been on it. First week, I lost 8 pounds. Second week, I lost 3 pounds. After the first week, I am feeling good. No more nausea. I started with 0.6 and now I am at 1.2, and tomorrow is 1.8. I didn't feel any difference on 1.2. I can't eat as much as I used to or I will feel 'full' or 'sick'. I am a fast eater, and this medicine has been able to help me know when I am getting full. I will literally drop my food and say I AM FULL. It hurts to eat more. I take it in the morning. Yes, I have felt a little tired, but nothing extreme. I have a small bout of depression at the moment, so it could be that."

• Hut...
• December 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is a big rip-off, four weeks, $400 out of pocket, and it doesn't work for me. I certainly won't be forking out another $800 for two more prescriptions that I am supposed to take. Side effects are nauseous, burping, constipation, rotten dry mouth, tired, loss of energy. To be honest, I am a lot worse off than what I was before - hardly had anything to eat and lost 1/2 kg - YES 1/2 KG IN FOUR WEEKS. I only have to lose 8 kg, about 17 lbs, no hope with this rubbish. Pharmaceutical company wins again."

• 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."

• Ark...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am into week 3. I am suffering terribly with nausea, however, I am persevering. I have not weighed myself as I will wait to go back to the GP. I am definitely not hungry. I have to admit I am excessively tired and could literally sleep all day. On reading some other reviews, I see this is a side effect reported by some. I am up to the 1.8 mgs. I will report back when I get weighed."

• Myr...
• October 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 3 weeks. I had little side effects, the most prominent ones are constipation, light nausea, and tiredness. I read reviews before starting it, and it helped me a lot. First, I started on a Friday night. This gives me the weekend to ride out the worst of the side effects and the night to sleep through the worst of it. I usually get 2 days of side effects when I change my dose. Usually on Thursday night, I start to feel the effect of the medicine decreasing. I follow a 1200-calorie meal plan and exercise 3 times a week. I lost 13 lbs so far. I feel so much better, and I also stopped drinking alcohol entirely, and I don’t have any desire to. Saxenda is only a tool, though, if you keep your habits, nothing will change. It helps by reducing appetite and cravings, this helped me focus on eating food to nourish my body and not because I have cravings. It’s expensive, though, if you don’t have insurance, it runs at about $400/month."

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far I’ve been on Saxenda since 9/20/2018, and today is 9/28/2018 (day 2 on the 1.2 dosage). In 9 days I’ve lost 10 pounds without exercise. So far, no symptoms besides being really tired. I take the shot at 6 am every morning. So far, I’d recommend. My appetite is pretty much gone! I want to lose 20 more pounds with Saxenda."

• But...
• September 22, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on this medication for 5 weeks and lost 19.8 pounds. It came from working out and changing my eating habits. In the beginning, my side effects were extreme tiredness, sweating, cold spells, and nausea. As the weeks pass by, I've noticed a difference in my energy level (tiredness). I've made sure to increase food with vitamins A-Z, which helped. Another aspect is that I do eat less, but to help keep it off, I do low carbs and count my calorie intake (1800). The side effects are worth it. My long-term goal is to keep it off by keeping a healthy lifestyle. Plus, I don't recommend drinking any type of alcohol (wine), it triggered headaches for me. Overall, I love the process so far."

• Lib...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for about 5 weeks and lost 7 kg. I didn’t go up a dose, just stayed on 0.6, as it’s working for me. No side effects really, just a little tired."

• 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."

• vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for a couple of months and now at 3 mg. I am bruising a lot on my tummy and have some pretty ordinary red welts, but apart from a bit of tiredness, all else is okay. I have lost 6 kilos, and it would have been more only I still drink and eat fatty things every now and then and don't exercise. Starting to do that now so I can speed things up."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Victoza since the beginning of June and had lost about 13 lbs - but also lost a lot of inches. I was up to the max with those pens 1.8. Dr. just switched me to Saxenda this week and recommended starting at 2.4. Today I’m exhausted. But I had experienced a lot of nausea and exhaustion when I started Victoza, so I’m guessing the exhaustion is related to the increase. I would like to lose another 10 lbs. I’m 70 this week and started at 168 lbs."