Saxenda and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 2)

• 1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've taken Saxenda for 4 weeks now. Started at 99 kg and now weigh 93, so a total loss of 6 kg. I'm currently at 2.4 and wonder if I should go a little bit slower because I think that I'm actually losing too fast. I have a lot of nausea and have had two spells of gastric gas (like rotten eggs) and violent vomiting. What I have learned so far is that I feel better taking the drug in the evening (apparently, the maximum effect of the drug is 11 hours after the injection) and to stay away from sodas or sparkling water. I now will make sure that I drink more water (it seems to be important to avoid side effects) and that I eat enough protein. Would love to hear from those who have used it for more than 6 months!"

• 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."

• Shy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My feelings on Saxenda are mixed, really. Yes, it works in helping me with my weight, and yes, it does decrease my appetite considerably. However, I have considered stopping this as the side effects are just too severe for me. The severe side effects are: nausea, which is no fun, vomiting, and it can also cause you to vomit blood (as in my case). It really works if you want to lose weight, but you have to consider if you can manage the side effects."

• AHC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been using Saxenda for almost 3 months. I am using the 3.0 ml dose. I have recently begun experiencing harsher side effects. About 2 months ago, it was constant heartburn (although I already take omeprazole each morning). About 3 weeks ago, I began experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. Has anyone else noticed these side effects this far into using Saxenda?"

• Lau...
• March 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first 2 nights on Saxenda, I was extremely ill and woke up suddenly projectile vomiting. No warning signs, I spent the whole night with my head over the toilet. The 3rd day, I started bleeding heavy. I haven't had a period in a year, and my appetite had gone, and I lost 6 lb in 5 days without exercise. I wondered how great it would be when I stopped bleeding, oh, and stopped the diarrhea. Yep, the diarrhea. Anyway, a few days passed, but still feeling sick, but not vomiting, still bleeding, and still diarrhea, and the burps came constantly like rotten eggs. This continued into day 7 when the bleeding settled. The feeling of sickness settled. The burps continued, the crippling stomach cramps continued, and the diarrhea continued to the point I was bound to bed or a toilet. It's quite worrying to be reduced to tears by the stomach pain. Never ever have I had hemorrhoids-now I have. And guys, it hurts. I have lost weight, but I cannot keep a bite of food in my body, not even water. And all this happened on the lowest dose."

• Gab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I only could take Saxenda for two days. The first day I was okay. The second day I was severely nauseous, dizzy, and uncontrollable vomiting. My stomach hurt so bad I thought I was going to go to the emergency room. I do not recommend this medication. I started on the lowest level, 0.6."

• Jax...
• November 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started at 0.6 as instructed. Every week I increased by 0.6. My pen ran out by the third week, so I needed a second one before reaching the full dose of 3.0. The cost with the discount card is $50, plus $30 for 90 needles. I’m tracking my meals with LOSE IT (app), weighing every Saturday and doing Bikram Yoga 2-3 times a week. I started at 177.4 three weeks ago and weighed 173 this morning. I eat 1200 to 1300 calories, and I am so full (just with the 1.2 dose) but could do 1400 calories easily on the 0.6 dose. I highly recommend limiting coffee, carbonated drinks, or rich/spicy foods. I am extremely uncomfortable or even vomit/experience extreme diarrhea if I eat as I am accustomed. At 5'6”, I feel best at 144 lbs. After several consecutive life stressors, I gained 40 lbs in the course of three years. Saxenda is the only course of action to assist me with chronic cravings and feelings of hunger or deprivation."

• 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."

• Bod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm a 44 yr. old female, 175 lbs, and 5'4'. This is my second round of Saxenda. I took it when it was first released with a good amount of success. Due to a change in our insurance, I had to stop for a year. Now I'm back on again, 3 weeks in and I'm dialed up to 1.8 and my start weight initially was 186. I'm now 175. Has anyone had the extreme vomiting and head-to-toe sweating with upper abdominal pain? This seems to happen whenever I've had bread or candy. What kind of meal plans are other people doing? It's really hard to find information regarding literally what to eat. Anyone??? Thanks in advance!!!"

• 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."

• 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."

• Cou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "An absolute miracle drug, lost 6 kg in the first month without even trying vs. most diets which were doing nothing. Get occasional slight nausea, but it's nothing to worry about. I've stopped increasing my dose as 1.8 mg seems to be working for now. A small word of warning that if you're planning a big night out, best skip the dose for the day, otherwise you WILL vomit (either on the night or the morning after, which, although it will save you calories, is not ideal). Gets a 10/10 for sheer effectiveness though."

• Cur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "It is the worst drug I have ever taken! I was prescribed Saxenda by a GP to help with weight loss. By Day 5, I had violent vomiting for 8 hours, followed by diarrhoea. I ended up with broken capillaries on my face from the vomiting. I continued on but opted to stay on the lower dose. 2 days later, I had diarrhoea again. Bright yellow and pouring out of me. 4+ times an hour for 48 hours. I would not recommend this to anyone."

• Don...
• March 15, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for two weeks. First week dose at 0.6, I experienced nausea and vomiting. Not a good experience. I had to work from home. I learned to take it in the morning after I got to work. Second week, I upped my dose to 1.2 and went through terrible nausea and vomiting. My blood pressure is also skyrocketing, and my face is completely red. I am very bloated and uncomfortable. Do not think this drug is for me."

• Ano...
• November 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking this for 3 months. I lost 30 lbs in the first 2 months and have maintained for the past month. This past month I've been eating horribly just because I've been distracted by other personal problems. But I haven't gained a single pound back, mainly because this stuff will not let you overeat. I have next to no appetite, so even when I do eat junk, I can only eat maybe 1/3 of it. I've had to remind myself to eat a few times; that's how much this has killed my appetite. The first month was rough with side effects: lots of vomiting immediately after eating, fatigue, etc. But the weight practically fell off against my will. It's a life changer!"

• 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."

• Bol...
• March 26, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "27 y, female, 228 lbs, and live in Canada. No health issues, except overweight. Medication costs about $450 a month, plus a box of needle tips that generally come with 100. So those tips should last just over 3 months. You can also get a sharps container for free at the pharmacy, not sure about in the States. It has been less than a week, and I feel less hungry. No side effects so far, I did feel a kind of warmth after my first injection and a kind of stinging pain. I do not crave sugary, greasy things. I barely eat now, so I am taking vitamins and meal replacement drinks. Do not eat anything greasy or carbonated while on this medication. You will regret it later when you get abdominal pain or even vomiting. This medication slows everything down, so you do not want that to sit long in your body. Injection does not hurt, and if it does, you are injecting it into the wrong area."

• MzL...
• April 24, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this journey on April 11th, 2016. Today is April 24th. I'm down 13 lbs. The first day was the hardest: vomit and nausea, very sleepy. The next day, symptoms gone. I'm on a 2.4 dose, and it's going well. The only thing I experience is constipation, but then again, I'm not eating like I used to. I have to force myself to eat. The only thing I can handle is yogurt. I drink a lot of water, that helps with the dry mouth. But overall, I love the results. Can't wait till my next appointment to check blood pressure and cholesterol levels."

• Rus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Saxenda for a total of 31 weeks. Mild side effects at first; mild constipation, headache. They wore off soon. I was slow to increase my dose - staying at 1.2 mg and 1.8 mg for many weeks before increasing. Could not tolerate 2.4 mg - vomiting, sulfur gas, diarrhea. Went back down to 1.8 but never felt right again. 28 lbs lost in 34 weeks. Average weight loss 0.8 lbs per week. Pros: It helped control cravings and made me feel less hungry. Cons: The side effects. Not bad until I went past 1.8 mg. Then it was unbearable. I also found it inconvenient to take. I don’t hate needles, but it was a process. Also expensive. My insurance covered it (otherwise I wouldn’t be on it at all), but not the needles or the swabs. Traveling with it was annoying."

• Ray...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Saxenda for about 7 months. I lost around 40 pounds. I did not suffer any side effects for the first while. In the 5th month, I woke up with sulfur burps and a little vomiting. Thought I had the flu. After about 3 days, everything was fine again, and then about 6 weeks later, I got sulfur again along with heavy vomiting. Went to the doctor and stopped Saxenda for a couple of days and then started again at the lowest dose. After a few days, I was feeling horrible again, and I stopped. I could not believe how this drug was making me feel. I was lightheaded often and felt like I was in a fog. Never really realized it until I stopped. The drug did what it was supposed to do. Helped me lose weight. I did find that I got full very fast at first, but after a few months, this changed. However, I became more aware of how I should be eating, and hopefully, I can continue without Saxenda."

• NUR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication works! Unfortunately, I started experiencing horrible burping and vomiting. The incidents progressively got worse. It just started out as burping, then I vomited one time, then the next incident I vomited for a couple of hours, and then I was sick for two days. These did not happen all in the same week, it was random. I really want to take this med but can't stand that side effect."

• KWR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5 ft 8, 34 yrs old male and before starting the diet was 299 lb, with the diet I was 293 lb, then after taking Saxenda I was 269 lb, so I lost around 24 lb. When my dose was 2.4 mg, the nausea was mild. I was okay with it, but when I reached the 3 mg dose, the situation became bad. I started vomiting with severe nausea and stomach pain. I went to the emergency, they gave me IV. The doctor said it was food poisoning, and I became fine after days of doing my daily activities. I took the next 3 mg dose on my thigh and am still having the same old experience. I shall either decrease the dosage to 1.8 or 0.6 and continue that way or stop taking Saxenda."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Debilitating fatigue, nausea, vomiting. Tried slower titration and cycling up and down to mitigate symptoms. Could not go past 1.8 to 2.4 without unbearable fatigue, nausea, and dizziness that rendered me couch-ridden for two months."

• Cam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is my 3rd week of Saxenda at consistent titration each week and currently 1.8 mg for 2 days. My only side effect was vomiting my first 2 days. I've been keeping a food diary daily for 16 days and increased my exercise significantly. My weight loss has been 7 lbs (4 lbs in week 1 and 3 lbs week 2). Reading everyone's experience has been helpful because it shows results vary and keeps me from being discouraged."

• Cyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've only been on it for one week, but so far, so good. It really seems to be reducing my appetite, and I have lost a couple of pounds. I am not so sure that the benefits are going to outweigh the costs. I have had none of the side effects that I had on other prescription weight loss drugs: no drowsiness, no nausea, no vomiting, no diarrhea. So that is a plus right off the bat."