Saxenda and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 4)

• kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on Saxenda for 2.5 weeks at a dosage of 1.8. I have only lost 1 lb. I am definitely less hungry... but have horrible heartburn and am exhausted. Before starting Saxenda, I walked 90 minutes a day on the treadmill. Lately tho, I can barely make 60 minutes."

• 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!!"

• Kfr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started the medication this week. I've had three shots so far. I was really worried about the needles, but you honestly don't feel a thing. I didn't even feel a pinch when I did the injection. I do feel a bit tired. I have a very dull headache. I do have a little bit of nausea. I have been injecting in my upper thigh, where there's plenty of fat. (Lol). My appetite has decreased, so I have to keep an eye on my emotional eating. I am a former gastric bypass patient trying to lose the last 30 pounds. The first hundred were easy. So far, so good."

• Min...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've now been on this medication for 8 weeks. I've lost 20 lbs. No side effects except dry mouth sometimes and being tired sometimes. The weight is just falling off of me. I look great again. I will continue this drug until I lose another 20 lbs. I've tried a lot of medications for weight loss and none worked. This is actually working. My insurance covers most of the fee. Have your doctor call in the needles also, and you get those cheaper."

• Rhu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Week 3, down about 8 lbs... was hoping for more, but I'll take it. Definitely decreases appetite. No issues with nausea or diarrhea (did have that first week). No other side effects to note except it does make me tired, and I'm a bit lethargic, so exercise is not happening. Sleep well, maybe a bit too much. I'm going to bed 2 hr earlier than normal, but don't get up earlier in the morning. That would be the only downfall, but I'm going to stick with it for 30 lb."

• Rhu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Week 3, down about 8 lbs... was hoping for more, but I'll take it. Definitely decreases appetite. No issues with nausea or diarrhea (did have that first week). No other side effects to note except it does make me tired, and I'm a bit lethargic, so exercise is not happening. Sleep well, maybe a bit too much. I'm going to bed 2 hr earlier than normal, but don't get up earlier in the morning. That would be the only downfall, but I'm going to stick with it for 30 lb."

• Mlh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Victoza with samples from my diabetic team. Started on 0.6 and worked my way to 1.8 within a few weeks of dosing. No weight loss! It has helped a lot with my blood sugar dropping from fasting 180 to around 120-130. I have bumped from 1500 mg of Metformin to 1000 mg. But, no weight loss. I asked my nurse if I could bump up doses to 3.0 since Saxenda has a dose of 3.0 and it's the same med. She agreed, so I did a 1.8 and a 1.2 shot each morning. Side note: I work overnights. I take my meds in the AM (also on Lexapro that made me tired. I am off of Lexapro now, so my med schedule will change.) I am fortunate enough to get Saxenda at a $0 copay, but it has not helped me at all. I may need to tweak my hours of injection to get the full benefits it."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on the medication for a little over a week, so it's a little early, but here's my experience so far. The first couple of days, I was very tired and experienced some stomach upset. I also had some emotional outbursts-some crying, which has since subsided. I read other reviewers' comments before taking this medication and saw that taking too much too fast or titrating this too fast led to unpleasant effects that were intolerable, so I've titrated extremely slowly and I haven't even gotten to the lowest registered dosage yet, but have consistently lost about a pound a day and have lost a total of 7 pounds since starting a week ago. I consistently have a very slight stomach ache after eating, but it goes away fairly quickly and is tolerable."

• rhu...
• May 19, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "13 May 2, 2017. First dose before bed. Hope it doesn't cause insomnia, or that I'm so allergic I die in my sleep. Haha, kidding (not kidding). Excited for tomorrow. I ate like a maniac today in preparation. Like a smoker who smokes 2 packs the day before quitting. My last rites. Hoping for some serious results. Will keep you posted. May 18, 2017, sleep well - a little lethargic and sleepy the first 2 days. No other symptoms. I take it at night before bed. May 17, I had the worst diarrhea overnight - but by 8 am, that was over. The rest of the day was fine. So far, 3 lbs down. Appetite and cravings are down. I feel like I have some control again."

• Bmy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 4/28/17 at the recommendation of my doctor for weight loss. I have kept at the 0.6 mg dosage and will not increase weekly, rather every 14 days or so. I am tired and weak, extremely thirsty, my appetite is nonexistent. I try to stay within 800-1000 calories a day, but some days are harder than others to reach this goal. I have found if I have any carbs, it makes me extremely nauseous and dizzy, I can no longer tolerate dairy, it makes me very sick to my stomach and gives me a terrible stomach ache. Constipation comes and goes. But so far, as of today, 5/7/17, I am down 8.5 lbs. I mostly snack all day on healthy fruits and veggies and have a small salad with chicken as my 'big' meal. I will add 30-45 mins of walking a few times a week."

• Ste...
• May 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was getting frustrated with doing a lot of exercising and eating right but not losing weight. Diabetes runs in my family. I decided to make one last attempt at asking my endocrinologist for something to help. As I had asked a few doctors before, but they would say, 'exercise and cut your calories.' Anyhow, I got given the Saxenda, I had some mild nausea in the beginning. I've lost 13 pounds in 1 month. I still exercise and eat healthy. However, I did not exercise much 1 week, only 3 times, and still lost weight. For me, it worked great. Suppressed my appetite, a little tiredness, but worth it. Now I'm just worried about maintaining my weight loss. That's the hardest part. Will have to talk to the doctor about it when I get there."

• 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!"

• May...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 27-year-old female, and I've been taking Saxenda for two months now. At the beginning, the weight loss was rapid, but there were severe side effects: mainly nausea and constipation, but also dry mouth and tiredness. Now it's all gone, though. You should know-it's not a wonder drug. True, I've lost 24 lbs (11 kg) in 2 months, but I really pay attention to what I eat and go to the gym 3 times a week. You still need to do the work. What Saxenda does: now your work will finally have results, which makes it much easier to keep going. By the way, I'm only using the 1.8 because my doctor told me to try to avoid using 3 dosages until I really need it. When you reach the 'plateau phase' and stop losing weight, that's the time to increase the dosage."

• Dan...
• April 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My problem was at 9:00 pm every night I would get incredible, uncontrollable cravings for snacks. On weekends, my brain would convince me that I had to reward my week's work with a 12-pack of beer. This medication has effectively eliminated cravings for munchies and beer with no problem. I had high blood pressure, 160/100, at the beginning of March 2017. Over 6 weeks, I’ve lost 8 kg (17.6 lbs). My goal is to lose another 30 kg (66 lbs). My blood pressure has dropped to 127/80. The only side effect for me was tiredness. I started out at 0.6 for the first week and on the second week tried 1.2, but felt really tired. I went back to 0.6 plus adding one additional tick of the pen each day. I’m now on 2.4 and experience only mild tiredness."

• Bbo...
• April 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5'7'', 263 lbs, female. My doctor put me on this to help with my weight loss. I am on Weight Watchers as well and started going to the gym. I started April 3rd with 0.6 for week one, and I just increased to 1.2 for week two. Week one, my symptoms were nausea, stomach pain, and abdominal pain just below my belly button. Extreme constipation and bloating. I had to go to the pharmacy and got stool softener, which helped after two days of taking stool softeners. I also felt extremely tired. Week two yesterday was my first injection of 1.2, and the next day (today) I had sharp pain in my stomach until I had something to eat and drank lots of water. I feel like I need to drink a lot of water to feel good. I will update soon."

• Ter...
• April 4, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I thought I'd submit an update to my Saxenda experience. I am on my third month, and I've lost about 8 pounds. It has been an up-and-down journey. With the advice of my health care team, I have slowly increased my dosage over a longer period. I am only at 1.8 mg and am presently having mild side effects such as tiredness and indigestion. I take an antacid before going to bed, which helps curb the acid reflux. I've been told to have smaller meals more often. I find having sweets causes more of the indigestion problem. I try to do some form of activity every day, even if it is just a walk. I try to keep my expectations reasonable and consider Saxenda just another tool in my weight management. I find the other posts very helpful."

• Car...
• March 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Began with the minimum 0.6 mg dose of Saxenda on 9 February and increased by the same amount every 7 days. My appetite disappeared, but the acid indigestion was horrible. I also felt tired, lethargic, and dizzy most of the time. After 3 weeks, I decided to increase the dosage every 14 days instead, which helped. I'm now steady at 2.4 mg. The side effects have disappeared, except for the fatigue. I wear a Fitbit and try to do 5,000 steps per day. Cardio is out of the question; I'm just too tired, but I have lost 5 kg (approx. 12 lbs). I feel and look so much better. I've started getting an itchy rash at the injection sites. Fatty or sugary food is repulsive; I can easily eat less than 1,000 cal/day."

• Car...
• March 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Began with the minimum 0.6 mg dose of Saxenda on 9 February and increased by the same amount every 7 days. My appetite disappeared, but the acid indigestion was horrible. I also felt tired, lethargic, and dizzy most of the time. After 3 weeks, I decided to increase the dosage every 14 days instead, which helped. I'm now steady at 2.4 mg. The side effects have disappeared, except for the fatigue. I wear a Fitbit and try to do 5,000 steps per day. Cardio is out of the question; I'm just too tired, but I have lost 5 kg (approx. 12 lbs). I feel and look so much better. I've started getting an itchy rash at the injection sites. Fatty or sugary food is repulsive; I can easily eat less than 1,000 cal/day."

• tee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on March 3, 2017, starting weight 214 lbs. At .6 mg on March 10, 2017, I increased my dosage to 1.2 mg and noticed some side effects: abdominal pain, burping, constipation, decreased appetite, and tiredness. When I woke up today, I felt sick to my stomach and vomited for the first time. Once the side effects decreased, I started feeling better, but I noticed my appetite is very low. I can barely eat any foods. I have lost more than 8 lbs within 2 weeks. I contacted my doctor, who recommended that I don't increase my dosage, and I am under care with a nutritionist who has me on a low carbohydrate diet of 135 carbs per day. I am happy that this drug is working but have some concerns about feeling tired."

• Mel...
• March 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda has been a miracle drug for me! I started on March 4 at 0.6 dosage, weighing in at 208 in my doctor's office. Currently taking 1.2 dosage and weighing in at 194. My appetite is totally suppressed, don't look or care for food! Where have you been all my life?! Initial side effects were tiredness and dry mouth. Injections are easy to give, and I have no bruising. Will check in again with updates next week!"

• Sun...
• March 13, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started 02/20/17 with a sample from the Dr. office. My insurance covered it, but I still have to pay $100 for a month's supply and $30 for the needles. I take the shots at night to reduce the side effects. The only time I feel queasy is the morning after I up my dose. I just upped it to 2.4, next week I'll be on the full dose of 3. I am a lot more tired more often. I sleep great at night. I have been able to skip breakfast and supper and not go to bed hungry. I can't eat as much in one sitting either, I get full a lot quicker. So far I've lost 6 lbs, but I think this will work great since I'm not hungry very often. My problem is sweets, and I don't crave them anymore. (They still taste good if I eat them!) Will update again."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda on February 14, 2017. My weight was 295 lbs, I am 6'3" tall and 55 years of age. Today it is March 8, 2017. When I began using this product, I experienced some sickness, itching, and I was very tired, however, the appetite suppression effect was immediate. As such, I modified my diet to include more healthy and 'weight loss friendly' foods. I also upped my doses every 4 days instead of every week as recommended. I am very pleased to announce today that all of the symptoms except the itching have resolved themselves. I have been on a full 3.0 dose since March 2nd. At this time, I am 281.2 lbs, which is down about 14 pounds. My goal is a 50-pound weight reduction, and I feel that, with Saxenda, this is a very realistic goal."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have tried in my life every diet plan out there. I have lost and gained over and over. My family physician prescribed Saxenda for me. My insurance company is paying for it. In my first week on it, I have lost 7 pounds. This makes me very hopeful. But you can't do it by using the drug alone. You have to reduce your caloric intake. I follow a program set up by a dietitian. I drink about 3 liters of water a day. This will be a long road for me, yet very positive! My cravings have stopped altogether, and no more late-night snacking. I started to give my injections in the morning, but I was feeling so tired throughout the day. Now I'm feeling much better giving them at night. I do feel a little bloated and have had to use a gentle laxative for constipation."

• Win...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking 0.6 mg since Friday, January 27th. The first dose was taken at 7 pm as I had read that it does make you feel tired. So far, I have felt mildly nauseous and tired, but I tend to sleep it off, so I am okay for the remainder of the day. Now on my third dose, and I decided to drink low-calorie ginger ale to curb the nausea. It seems to be doing the trick. I do have a loss of appetite, so I need to remind myself to eat so that I keep my nutrition up. I must admit that I did feel thirsty for the first couple of days and woke up in the middle of the night feeling a bit spaced out with a slightly elevated pulse, but this goes away by mid-morning following a small snack. Will wait and see if this results in meaningful weight loss."

• Dia...
• January 25, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started a workout program in February 2016 and was doing well by losing 50 lbs over 8 months. Like most of us, though, I wanted more. I took Saxenda for 6 weeks starting November 1, 2016, and lost 14 lbs in the first few weeks. Appetite was really suppressed, and the last 2 weeks I was extremely tired. I spoke to my doctor about cycling on and off as I noticed the weight loss had stopped once I hit 14 lbs. I went off Saxenda for 3 weeks and began again at the beginning of January and am down an additional 15 lbs. I will continue for another week and then cycle off for 3 weeks again and start over. I find the appetite and energy side effects kick in around 4 weeks, so by cycling on and off, I can avoid those effects and maximize the weight loss."