Saxenda and Tiredness: What Users Say

• Pal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The worst experience in my life… Ended up with horrendous insomnia, couldn’t function for days due to the tiredness and fatigue… felt so low and anxious."

• MSM...
• May 12, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "4 weeks in, and I have lost approximately 14 lbs. I am a 6-foot male. I was 16 stone 2 lb and now 15 stone 2 lb. I take this in the evening, just before bed. I have found that I wake up each morning feeling a little hungry, but once I have eaten a small breakfast, I am okay until about lunchtime. After a small meal at lunch, I really do not feel hungry again until the following morning. I started the program and week by week increased the dosage as recommended. I did find that going from 1.8 mg to 2.4 mg was a step too far, with nausea, palpitations, sweats, etc., so I reduced it back to 1.8 mg. Apart from the above, the only side effects have been on the first day and subsequent dose increases, where you feel a bit nauseous for a few hours in the morning. Once I have eaten a small meal, I am fine. The side effects I have experienced include a bit of nausea, dry mouth, and tiredness. The benefits include no desire for snacks or an evening meal, and I sleep very quickly at night."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After being unable to lose weight on my own numerous times, trying many different methods and different prescribed pills, my doctor settled on Saxenda 3 mg daily after following increased amounts. I was at a starting weight of 395 lbs, and within 5 months came down to 365 lbs. It was awesome! But my insurance said it wasn’t enough for them and canceled it on me. After stopping the medication, my body went crazy. Extreme hunger, even if I already ate, irritability, exhausted all the time, overly thirsty. Whatever balance Saxenda gave me daily was ripped away just as quickly. It’s extremely frustrating, and I’m worried about putting back on the weight I lost. Maybe I didn’t do what I needed to properly, but just be warned, the effects will only last as long as the med does."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Week one - 9 lb loss. No side effects apart from tired."

• 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."

• Vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for a little more than a month now, have only lost 6 lbs. I’m thinking a lot of these reviews on here are fake. This med makes you feel sick and tired constantly, so I don’t know how people are talking of having energy. I have lost my craving for wine and coffee, which I drank a lot of, but otherwise no major breakthrough or weight loss, and I’m at full dose as of this week."

• kym...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "No weight loss, feel so sick, drained, and tired - what a waste of money"

• Sz2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Tried this over a 3-month period so I could review as honestly as possible. The first 2 weeks, great, lost 6 pounds. As soon as I increased the dose to 2.4, crippling pain in my stomach, CONSTANT nausea. Was never sick, but often constipated. Dropped the dose back down and still terrible stomach cramps. In the end, had to drop it down to 0.8, which just didn’t do enough to curb hunger, just felt the same as when I wasn’t taking it. All in all, for me this didn’t work. The fatigue and tiredness were one of the worst things I’ve experienced. Absolutely no energy, not one bit. Trying to work and go to the gym, walk the dogs was the worst battle ever. And that was for the whole 3 months. Also, rapid heart rate, I wear an Apple Watch and my resting heart rate went up by 15 bpm on average. I would get a tight chest too. For me, not worth it! Back to the drawing board and padlocking the fridge lol."

• Anonymous
• May 18, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using Saxenda now for 7 weeks. I have only lost 2 lbs. Very tired but still continue to do daily exercise. Very easy to use, I'm now taking 1.8."

• Ole...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am just shy of a month and just upped today to 2.4 dosage. In the beginning, 6 days or so, I had bad nausea, some vomiting, and constipation. I almost stopped but just stayed in the .6 for an extra week, and I have been a bit more tired, but the other side effects have gone away. It has drastically curbed my appetite, and I just weighed myself and I am down 12.4 pounds and feeling very good. I am making better food choices as I get full after eating about 1/3 of what I used to, which was big portions and seconds. I have also bumped up my activity and averaging 13,000 plus steps and 100 plus active zone minutes on my Fitbit. I am happy so far and glad I didn’t pull the plug in the first week."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for 7 weeks. At the beginning, the side effects I personally got were complete exhaustion. After the second week, I was constipated for 6 days, and it was brutal, the worst feeling I have ever experienced. I incorporated Metamucil daily, and that seemed to work. I have lost 26 pounds, and my dose is 1.8 still. I’m not hungry and don’t think about food as before. It was 24/7, always in my mind. Give it a chance, the side effects get much better and don’t increase if you don’t need to."

• Pat...
• June 5, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 1 week now and just increased my dose to 1.2 today. From the first day I experienced a suppressed appetite, which was great. When I started last week, I was 120 kg, and today I weighed in at 118 kg. I am happy that it is heading in the right direction. At day 5 of injections, I became very ill with reflux, vomiting, headache, burping, no energy, bloating, and abdominal pain... a horrible feeling. Because of this, I have not exercised at all. Today on day 8, I feel a little better, but the bloating still remains and is uncomfortable. I will stick with it because I do have high hopes for this medication. In Australia, I’m paying around $380 plus needles (100 for $19). It is suppressing my hunger and cravings, my body wants fruit and veg, anything else feels wrong and does not satisfy. Stay hydrated. I'm off to the chemist to hopefully find some relief for my bloated tummy... it’s like I’m 7 months pregnant!! Hope to follow up with some good news next week!!"

• Syr...
• May 25, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am currently on week 3 of taking Saxenda. The first night was horrible. My advice is to eat very small meals the first day of taking this medication. I ate a very normal portion meal and was extremely sick my first night. After that, I was weak the next day (lack of sleep from the night before). That was the only issue I've had so far. I eat very small meals and have posted 10 pounds in two weeks. Overall, I do feel a bit tired from the medication, and I got my period 6 days early (coincidence? Maybe). Satisfied so far. Will give an update after my six-week supply runs out."

• dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Saxenda for 2 weeks now. I just increased the dose to 1.8. I've lost 10 pounds so far, and my appetite is decreased. I felt nausea and in the first few days constipation. I'm also feeling more tired than usual. So far, I believe the benefit of losing weight outweighs the side effects. By the way, alcohol does not mix with this medication. I had a couple of glasses of wine last weekend and felt very sick."

• 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."

• Die...
• March 30, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Am now up to 1.8 mg and feeling really unwell, loose bowels to like water tap 30 minutes after I eat or drink anything. Feeling really, really tired, exhausted, pain just under my left rib, either liver or pancreas, I think? So, spoke to my Dr, and she thinks my level is 1.2 mg, see how I go. My appetite has gone. So, it does work, but I don’t think I need such a high dose."

• moo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have just moved on to my 3rd week and just upped my dose to the 1.8 mg. The side effects have been quite severe for me. I am feeling very dizzy when I stand up, lethargic, and feeling very sick. I have no appetite at all, so I have been forcing myself to eat. I have lost 3 kg - 6.61 pounds in just over 2 weeks. I'm not going to lie, it's not making me feel good at all. But I know it will all be worth it in the end. Working full-time probably isn't the best thing, I think it would be much easier to do this if I was at home all the time. I'm hoping the side effects will subside soon, and I can go about my day normally."

• 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."

• 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."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 6 days ago. A little bit of nausea when I take the injection at night. I am a little more tired throughout the day. No appetite, I'm not sure if I should be eating? Could someone suggest a vegan multivitamin to take? I haven't lost any weight. Cheese makes me nauseous. Or maybe it is milk? I don't know. I've limited my dairy to practically 1x per week."

• GGa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First time taking Saxenda, no problems. Increased dosage as stated, lost 8 lbs in a month. Two years later, got a new Saxenda pen, have been violently sick, felt ill, and extremely tired every day. Now I am covered in a rash, even on my eyelids, short of breath, pale, sickly, burning sensation. I took it for 2 weeks, stopped 2 days ago, and feel like death. No clear help anywhere on what to do, how long it takes to get out of your system. There's a COVID epidemic, can't get into doctors. Feel really silly I didn't click on straight away that the pen was making me sick, I thought I had food poisoning. Then I took a COVID test and got a negative result, thank God. But that's how ill I've been, I actually thought I had COVID."

• Sel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda today with 0.6 mg, and I am continuously vomiting. I am tired and can’t sleep, vomiting is not stopping even with anti-emetics."

• 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."

• Jay...
• December 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on the drug for 8 days now. I was tired and nauseated feeling. Lots of naps the 1st week but zero hunger. I did start my period this week, which could have been a reason for my tiredness, etc. I am not severely obese. I have lost 35 lb this year through healthy eating and low carbs. I have noticed a huge difference in my body in the last 8 days. I plan to only do 2 months on the shots. So far down 5 lbs in 8 days. And will achieve my 25 lb weight loss for sure by February. Very good drug to kick start weight loss-but lots of health risks, so I will not be doing it for too long. Great to kick start and train the stomach to eat small portions."

• 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."