Saxenda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Lili
• December 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda since February 2018, and it really works. I've lost 50 pounds. Though you have to be active, I do 30 minutes of treadmill 4 times per week and sit-ups. I don't eat carbs. For me, Saxenda takes my hunger away. I don't have that feeling of starvation anymore. I just eat now just to keep alive, my stomach feels full all the time. I eat more fruit and yogurt as snacks, and I'm full. Keep eating protein and veggies! No carbs!"

• BoPeep
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 31, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 5'3'', 35 years old, and my starting weight was 248 lb. I am currently at 175 lb just after 9 months. No major side effects other than diarrhea every day. It really curbs your appetite, so you are eating less, which was my problem. I am a boredom eater. I don't even think about food anymore."

• moon
• 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."

• AngeT
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 7, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "An update to my earlier progress: I have been on Saxenda for 10.5 months now and have lost 29 kg (64 pounds), and I only take 1/5 of the dose by staying on the 0.6 mg. I never got past 1.8 (briefly), as the constipation was too bad. Most of the time, I did not exercise - a combination of being hard as a big person, a bad knee, and working awful hours. I have started walking more recently, which feels great to be able to move more easily. I have moved from Obese Class 3 to Class 1; and in 5 more kg, I will move to Overweight rather than Obese - which I am excited by. At this stage, I expect to stay on this low dose approach to lose another 10-15 kg, then I will try to wean myself off and monitor what happens."

• Angie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on January 8th. I am down 8.5 pounds. I'm a nurse, so I don't mind the shots. I've been very pleased with the appetite control. Was really big on sodas (2-3/day) and snacking in between meals. Now I drink a lot of water - constantly thirsty. Have only had 1 soda since I started and the snacking has all but stopped. Some days I have to remind myself to eat. I do have some nausea when titrating up on the dose - but it's manageable. I have found my biggest problem is constipation which I am taking OTC stool softeners for and seems to help. No fatigue at all. In fact, I'm more active now than I have been in years. Super excited to see the end result. My goal is 60 pounds!"

• Mimi
• June 11, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Saxenda for about a year and a half now. My out-of-pocket cost for the monthly prescription is $40. Without insurance, it was $1,400 per month (YIKES). In the first year, I lost 42 pounds, and I was very pleased! I recommend Saxenda to anyone who has tried other avenues and rebounded."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have just been on this for 5 days and have already lost 5.5 lb. The only side effect is headaches, nothing that paracetamol will not take away. I am only on 0.6 and don't feel hungry at all, sometimes I have to force myself to eat."

• Bessie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Tried Saxenda via Lloyds Chemist, Liva, UK. Expensive, but if you want, you have a message on an app from a support worker. Tips for you to try in addition to the medication. For me, the extra 60 to 70 pounds was not worth it. The medication on its own is well worth trying."

• Peter...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've read through the other reviews and feel sorry for the people experiencing severe side effects. Makes me wonder if it's a result of using the maximum 3 mg dose from the start? I will say that my experience wasn't free of side effects. Started off on 0.6 mg per day. Just sipping water or thinking about food caused me to vomit violently. I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if my boots flew out of my mouth. The first two days were a struggle just to stay hydrated. Day three, I started to feel okay. I had to struggle to eat a bowl of soup. By day seven, I could eat a bowl of soup and some toast. Due to the side effects, I stayed on 0.6 for a fortnight before moving up to 1.2 mg. Now I'm on the full 3.0 mg dose with no side effects at all. I am satisfied with a bowl of cereal for breakfast, one sandwich for lunch, and 170 g of steak and a small amount of veggies for dinner would be a feast. Losing 2 kg/5 lbs per week. At week 10, lost 25 kg/55 lbs."

• Exorc...
• March 11, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Works great, I lost 8.4 lbs in the 1st week, but at a cost. Never so sick in my life! Threw up everything but my spleen! Started out with the belching. Sounded like an old drunk. Then the bloat began. My stomach looked and felt like I swallowed a hot air balloon. Next, the diarrhea, nothing but pure liquid. At this point, I was a little concerned about becoming dehydrated. Finally, the vomiting, the violent, whatever you ate was coming out of your nose kind of vomiting. I was like, 'There is no way a medicine could make a person feel this bad!' But it can, and did! However, I still feel this could be a good weight loss solution, especially since I have high BP, and this doesn't have stimulants and is 'safer.' Reading over other reviews, some people are having great luck with it. My doctor called me in Zofran, and I'm only going to do 0.3 every other day to see if my body adjusts. If I don't see an improvement in 2 weeks, I will just accept this is not a medication for me and go another route."

• Lano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 3/22/19. I am 5'3", 44 years old, and my starting weight was 162.4. I work out 5-7 days per week and eat a very healthy diet. My metabolism just hasn't been working in my favor, so I reached out to my NP and got started on Saxenda. To date, I have lost 7.8 pounds in ONE WEEK!!! I do get some headaches, fatigue, and I am thirsty all the time. I had 2 days of nausea without vomiting. I find eating a rice cake with peanut butter first thing in the morning coats my stomach, and then small meals throughout the day keep the nausea away. I am very pleased with the results thus far and am looking forward to more weight shedding off. I increased my dose today to 1.2 mg. I am an RN and a huge promoter of exhausting all options first, like eating a healthy diet and exercising. Saxenda is best, in my opinion, for people who work hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle and just need a boost."

• Blondie
• January 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda about a month now. I am 5 ft 6 inches and weighed 169 when I started it. I am now down to 160. It definitely does make me feel full faster and sometimes I forget to eat. But my problem was never portion control, I have an underactive thyroid and in menopause, so that’s a double whammy. I also take Metoprolol, which slows down your heart rate and makes it harder to lose weight on my own. The only side effects I have had so far are constipation, acid reflux, and sometimes a sharp pain in my stomach. I stayed on the 0.06 dose for 2 weeks and am beginning my second week of 1.8. I do notice my heart rate goes up sometimes quite a bit. I don’t feel it, but my Fitbit tells me. Sometimes it gives me cardio and peak when I’m not doing anything that’s strenuous—just walking. And I do a lot of walking because I’m a home health aide. I’ve been to my doctor, and he says I’m fine. Was just wondering if anyone experienced the same thing?"

• Anonymous
• September 28, 2020

"This is the beginning of my 3rd week of taking Saxenda. I am on a 1.8mg injection, I am really struggling with nausea and constipation. I have tried Fibrogel for constipation, but this hasn't helped, and I am suffering terrible bloating and cramping pains in my stomach. Do I persist at 1.8mg, or do I drop down the dosage? If I drop down the dosage, will I continue to lose weight? I found I was feeling okay on 1.2mg. I have lost 11lbs in just over 2 weeks so far. I am super pleased with my progress, and it has definitely suppressed my appetite, helped me eat smaller portions, and snack less. I just need a way to overcome the nausea and constipation. Any advice would be super grateful for."

• PHBAIRD
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda in May of 2018. On June 1st, 2018, I had an accident that left me completely bedridden for 11 weeks. I continued the injections anyway. In the last 15 months, I've had 4 surgeries, and after each one, I was non-weight bearing for 8-10 weeks. I have lost 29 lbs. Now that number doesn't sound too encouraging for some, considering the time it took to get there. But can you imagine how much more I'll lose once I'm up and active again? People tell me I'm the only person they know who can lay around and do NOTHING for over a year and still lose weight! I'm starting some aquasize classes this week. This will be the only form of physical activity I've had for almost 16 very long months! I'm so excited to see how soon I can take off my last 31 lbs. To be continued... Good luck to you all!! (((HUGS)))"

• bette...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had the best results with this drug ever. I have worked out and restricted calorie intake all of my life, and weight loss has been a non-stop battle. This is a miracle drug. I look great, it changed the way I look and feel."

• Elfie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 14 months. I've lost 68 pounds. I'm at a major plateau. I continue to exercise, but no budge. I'm at the highest dose. I have a very supportive spouse and friend who've been there. My granddaughters are so proud of me and brag. They think 'Mama' dresses cool now, since weight loss, and I'm looking younger. Any suggestions on how to jumpstart my weight loss would be awesome."

• Higgi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on Saxenda after a lengthy prior auth process. Right away, I had dizziness and vertigo, plus mild nausea. When I finally titrated to the 3.0 dosage, I had not only dizziness and vertigo but also nausea and vomiting, and headache. Meanwhile, I have lost 15 lbs. It really seems to control the hunger. However, I just couldn't live with the side effects. So I discontinued the drug. I am hoping that the weight loss will 'spur' me on to continue with healthy choices and that I can keep up the weight loss."

• Ellie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Saxenda since August 14, 2019. Overall, I’m very pleased with the results. I needed to lose 80 pounds. I weighed in today for the first time since starting. I’ve lost about 20 pounds! Yay!!! My appetite has drastically reduced. I was so hungry all the time before! However, the fatigue and indigestion were pretty bad at the higher dose. My PCP said I can lower the dose. I find 1.8 works best for me, for now. I can increase later if I can tolerate it. I find small meals 4 times a day work best for me. Best of luck to all of you!"

• MamiC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on 02/26/2020 at 0.06. No nausea, mild constipation, but still able to go. No headaches. I have no desire for food, but I know I have to eat. So I eat regularly. Breakfast (eggs and a slice of bread with a water bottle and about 4 oz of OJ). For lunch, it's usually rice and chicken (about 1 cup and 1/2 of rice and chicken is 2 oz, give or take). Throughout the day while at work, I drink about 10 8 oz glasses of water and do 10 flights of steps, 5 days a week. For dinner, 1/2 of rice, and whatever meat I have made for the night, about 2 oz, and more water. I would have a small snack, but it's just because it's the norm for me. Tomorrow, 03/04/2020, I am going to start on the next dosage up to see if there will be a difference. So far, I have only lost 1 lb. Started at 228.8, now I am 227.8. Thighs are a little sore, and I take the medicine at night. So far, so good. Will update."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started the pen in late January. I’m a mom of two (19 months and 3-year-old) so I rarely have time to exercise. I started this with low expectations, but it has been amazing. You will have no appetite, but you will have nausea and headaches at first. This is your body’s way of telling you it needs fuel. Try eating small snacks during the day. You basically have to force yourself to eat something. I found that eating about every 3-4 hours (almonds, fruits, yogurt) will stop the nausea and headaches. Drink plenty of water because you will get dehydrated. I had horrible sulfur burps and heartburn for a couple of days. Nothing a little Pepto couldn’t cure. I’m on the 2.4 dosage and have lost 15 lbs in one month. I’m going to try to start walking more once the weather permits. I started at 238 lbs. My goal is to be under 200."

• BHano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I said I’d update as I continue on this medication. I started on October 26th at 287 lbs and have now dropped to 269.8 lbs as I approach the 5-week mark. 17 lbs down in almost 5 weeks is definitely nothing to scoff at! I’m on the max dose now, 3 ml, and all the nausea and other side effects have disappeared as well. I hope this helps other individuals seeking a non-invasive option to assist in weight loss. It’s not been easy, but using this medication combined with MyFitnessPal to keep track of calories and make better choices has been key for me."

• JFano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 3 weeks, and I am also coupling it with a medically supervised Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD), which is low carb and low fat. I am consuming about 800 - 1,000 calories a day and am seeing good results. I have lost 13 lbs in 3 weeks and have started to work out. I have had no side effects to date. I take my Saxenda at night, so if there are side effects, I can be sleeping through them. I am not hungry and when I eat, I get very full fast. I am happy with the progress thus far and would recommend Saxenda to anyone who has substantial weight to lose. Pro tip: Don't eat carbs; get on a low carb/keto diet."

• Peggy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I want to let everyone know the prohibitive expense gave me sleepless nights as it works. So all in the USA, please know that you can get it from Canada for $500 per month—hope this helps some people, good luck! ♥️"

• London...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 14, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have used intermittently over the last year. Am middle-aged and about 25% overweight. After a good period of use, I can get down to 15% overweight, but the weight returns when I stop taking it. It does work, and the headache and tiredness soon disappear. You get used to it quite quickly, but the appetite-suppressing effect gets weaker after about a month. For me, there was a strong relationship between the amount of nausea I felt and the loss of appetite. Put crudely, it makes you feel a bit sick, and with that, you don't feel as hungry. You also don't enjoy the food you do eat like you did before. Reasons I don't take it all the time: boredom, inertia, cost, loss of enjoyment of food, nausea, fear of long-term side effects."

• Succe...
• June 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 6/1/2019. I was gastric sleeved in 2012 and have gained back a lot of weight. Was drinking pop, not eating slowly, lots of carbs, etc. I have gone back to eating how I ate after surgery. My doctor told me to eat 1,100 calories and now I have problems getting 700 calories a day. I eat dense protein and drink decaffeinated tea. I am down 18 lbs. I am up to 2.4 ml a day. Only side effects have been headaches this week, not sure if it is the medicine or not, could be the weather. If I eat quickly or eat junk, then I feel nauseated, so I stay away from them. As long as I am eating high protein, I am not hungry. I have not started exercising and am fatigued, but I know it is because I am not eating a lot. Probably need to supplement with 1 or 2 protein shakes a day to get a little more energy. I am very pleased with the help this medication is giving me. It is all about changing your bad habits and when I follow good habits I feel good, and when I don't I pay for it."