Saxenda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anne
• October 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I read user reviews with fingers crossed because results sounded too good to be true. But after 5 weeks on Saxenda l have gone from 182 to 160. I was super nauseous and taking OTC meds for that, gradually just drinking ginger ale as my body becomes accustomed to full dose. Appetite is virtually gone, as is my craving for sweets. I’ve not started regular exercise yet but plan to. Not sure how if it’s relevant but at week 3 I stopped taking an SSRI (Zoloft) —that drug was basically why I gained 60 lbs in 18 months. I’m about halfway to my weight loss goal and feel elated with and grateful for this drug. The price is shockingly high ($1500 for 3 boxes of 5 pens each, plus needles) for a 3 month supply—but I’d spent nearly that much during the past year on other weight loss methods (without results). I hope this review helps someone the way other reviewers helped reassure me. Good luck everybody! :)"

• Nos4a
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on this drug for about 2 months and have lost 26lbs. I’m just on the 2.4 dose. I feel nauseous for a week after dosing up. I also feel like I need the bathroom but I’m constipated most of the time until a few days later with a big bout of diarrhea. I’ve vomited twice from the nausea. My injection sites get bruised, raised and itchy lately. My experience is positive for me. I had gained over 100lbs in 2 years from another medication prescribed to me for depression. Well, rapid weight gain and obesity doesn’t help to feel good about yourself. Bottom line, I am feeling like garbage but losing weight is far superior to feeling like garbage and gaining weight. I also seem to ease up on side effects the longer I’m on a dose. I am definitely a satisfied customer."

• danip...
• 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 just now 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 match with this medication. I had a couple of wine glasses last weekend and felt very sick.."

• Rayn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 6 weeks, and have lost 15 lbs. The side effects can be bad at first.. I stopped dosing up after I hit 2.4 mg. Now all the side effects have went away and I am still losing 2lbs a week (goal). I won't raise it again until it seems to not work anymore. Taking the lowest dose needed is supposedly the key (I quit saxenda at first because of the side effects, but my doctor convinced me to try again at the lowest dose needed). I do worry about the cancer warnings long term. I plan to update the review in the future after I've taken it long enough."

• rbrb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was so excited to read most of the results of Saxenda . I got a script from my doctor and send it to Walgreens. I got its a delay notice, then a letter from my Bluecross saying they would not approve it, so I went to Walgreens, and asked if I could pay for it, ( I paid for contrave my self awhile back )she says, its $1600.00. what???, anyway, I tried one more time and it was a blow out, so all the people here , are getting this free, or low cost, or are they are just rich and can afford $1600.00 a month, can anyone tell me how they are getting this drug."

• LastR...
• May 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on 0.6mg Saxenda on May 8th weighing 342 lbs. After 7 days I upped the dosage to 0.9mg for 5 days then to 1.2mg. I have had no side affects from the medication aside from a very slight headache the first few days, could be unrelated since its allergy season right now. Today is May 23rd and I've lost 15lbs. I am using this drug along with a low carb diet. My constant hunger was gone starting with the first injection. Is this how normal people feel? I don't wake up hungry, I don't go through my day always feeling hungry, I don't go to bed hungry. It's so liberating to be able to focus on other things instead of constantly being consumed by hunger."

• hopef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 63 years old and since 55 have struggled with weight gain. Since menopause it has really been hard. Going for months on Keto and only losing 10lbs. I started Saxenda 18 days ago and because of the reviews and fear of side effects I took the shots every other day for 9 days. I came off sugar 5 days prior to starting. The effects seemed to last for 48 hours. I have had no side effects and so I increase to next dosage. I started at 218lb and now today I am down to 207. I feel great and will keep you posted. I have little appetite so this really helps with eating healthy. My goal weight is 160."

• PCano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "For obesity I use Saxenda for the first time Sunday 05/04/20 @ 7am in seconds after the shot I felt dizzy, headaches, body heat like I had a bad fever my body felt confused I took water, water and more water my boyfriend and I got so scared nothing help after a 1 hr of feeling so bad my dizziness was gone but my headache was not. Around 8pm I started feeling the dizziness again that really scared me because so many hours had passed got so scared I call my Dr he told me to stop it not use it again. Side effects was super bad."

• Nurse
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for almost 5 months and have lost 43lbs so far. It is working well for me. I’m at the full dose. It helps my cravings.- I don’t have cravings anymore. I don’t feel hungry. I feel full faster and overall I feel better. Still have nausea at times but it’s not bothering me. I have constipation which eating fruit and drinking lots of water helps with. I would Highly recommend."

• Zoefoo
• 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."

• Coney...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda November 10, 2018, I am 5’8 and weighed 327 pounds. It has been just over 5 months and I have lost weight (72 pounds) It has calmed my appetite to where I can easily tolerate a 1000 to 1200 low carb diet. I typically drink a protein shake in the morning and at night. I eat a low carb lunch of about 500 calories. Then add a 180 calorie snack at night. I have not exercised consistently yet. I plan on amping that up in the next few weeks."

• Christy
• 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."

• Jem
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Saxenda for 8 days now and I am down 10lbs already! This stuff is AMAZING! I am not hungry at all and when I do eat, I get full very quickly. I started on .06mg for the first 7 days and now I am on 1.2mg. I am not hungry and I still feel stuffed from breakfast. I have not changed my eating habits but I noticed I crave less sugar. I have an addiction to soda and I have not craved it really for the past few days. This stuff is a MIRACLE!"

• Back...
• November 6, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda about a year and a half ago. I lost 40 lbs, and was feeling so great! Then, Saxenda stopped working for me. My appetite came back for sweets and I have gained 25 lbs back. I decided to quit taking Saxenda, because it really wasn't helping me anymore, and my hunger pains are so bad now in comparison to before I started Saxenda. It's like my body has to get used to not taking it again. I've decided to try once again to try and lose the weight on my own by making better food choices. I want to stop this weight gain in it's track as I don't want to gain all of it back again. I just couldn't see myself taking this drug long term, especially since it quite working for me. Others may take it long term and it still works, but for me, after a year, all the cravings came back, as well as my appetite. I look for instances of people having the withdraws from it, but nothing is out there. Anyone quite taking it and feel EXTREMELY hungry?"

• MCD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Excellent product, reduces appetite by 60-70% . Some slight nausea and light bruising at injection site but currently 2 weeks on and lost 7lbs. Combined with healthy diet (but this was the case prior)."

• Jess
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m 5’8 and started at 204 lbs 8 weeks ago. Currently 183 lbs. I have no side effects except constipation which is manageable and I’ve stayed at the 0.6 dose the entire time. I have no cravings at all anymore after suffering from a sugar addiction and as far as I’m concerned this is a miracle. Try it because for some it works amazingly and maybe you’re someone that it works for like me. I’m in Canada and this is covered by my insurance."

• Bosco
• July 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on 22/07/19 with a 0.6 dose, however, i accidentally doubled up on the following day. Day 1 I ate like a horse. Day 2 I wanted nothing to do with food, which was odd as food is my go to for comfort and enjoyment. I also found through my lack of desire to eat that food was a time filler for me, something to fill boredom. It came to dinner and the food smelt delicious, and because of my history I thought I would be able to ove ride the medication and eat as normal, however the desire was not completely there. If I am being honest the habit was there, but because the desire was not it took very little will power to overcome the eating for the sake of eating (I feel that is very important). The side effects: I feel very vague, headaches, nausea, neck hurts a lot and lots of cramps, but nothing unbearable. I know its only day 4 but I am very optimistic, and it is definitely working, my eating is 95% less which is extraordinary."

• CorSt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda on the 16th of June 2021. I started with 0.6mg for two weeks and then upped my dose to 1.2mg per day. I have lost 5.6kg (12lbs) thus far. I feel great, my appetite is almost non-existent. The only problem is that I still crave sugar during my menstrual cycle and I am constipated. I still have 20kg (44lbs) to go and I am hoping that the constipation and sugar cravings will dissipate soon."

• Matty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Love it, been on it 6 months lost 132lbs little appetite only childrens portions some days no food at all max dose no much side effects. 10 out of 10 for me"

• Sony
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 49 perimenopausal , with hypothyroidism and just recently found out I have also prediabetes. For the last 6-7 years my weight has been increasing regardless of what I do . I was training 4 times a week, walking 5 times a week. Still an increase to 88kg and on the rise. I was upset , so after some discussion with me my endocrinologist started Saxenda. That was 4 weeks ago and today I am 82.2 kg. It does suppress appetite. I am training still 4 times a week, not walking so much. It’s impressive with the weight loss. It’s down side effects for me are fatigue and nausea, as well as a bit of constipation, but that seems to have settled a bit. I have kept myself on .6mgs, as I am a bit scared to up the dose as I don’t want to get anymore tired... I get those 3pm droopy eyes and weariness, that seems really hard to shrug some days. I’m losing weight, so there doesn’t seem to be a reason to increase the dose when I have the required effect with less of the drug."

• Eva
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on this Journey when I was 232 pounds. So unhappy with myself riddled with guilt on what I did to my body due to meds I had to take because of my back. I was never big, this was the biggest I had ever been. I started taking Saxenda with the hopes and prayers that it would work. Well let’s just say that it was my Holy Grail. I went from 232 pounds to back to my pre pregnancy weight that I had about 28yrs ago today. I’m happy healthy and 82 pounds lighter. So thank you to who ever made this gem possible."

• Happy
• February 17, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On Sept 1, 2020 I was 210 lbs & 5.1ft tall. The start was terrible. Got all the side effects; headaches, dizzy, nausea, heartburn, no energy, irritable & 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 & smaller meals. As doses increased side effects got worse & constipation set in. I’ve been losing approx 5 lbs per month, but I’m ok with my slow progress. Side effects got better except for heartburn & 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 180lbs. I’ve lost 2 clothing sizes. I give my self small goals to keep my self 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 & climb an average of 3 times per week for 40min."

• TJano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started with both weight and prediabetes. By week 4 both were down. Weight by 8 lbs and sugars below cut off. At month 3 weight down 24 lbs but that was the end of its effectiveness. Another 4 weeks without positive results. Expense prohibited continuing."

• Kelly
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Saxenda in July 2019 (5ft 9, 90kg) - 20kg overweight and having tried everything to get it off. My endocrinologist put me on Saxenda. The weight started falling off after about 2 months - and by December I had lost 17kg! I never went above 2.4mg. Each time I increased the dose I felt a bit nauseous for a couple of days - like mild morning sickness. I truly ate whatever I wanted - but the fact was I didn't WANT anything. I had half size portions at family meals, the thought of fried, fatty or sugary food made me feel gross, and I even cut down to almost no alcohol. The biggest challenge was constipation initially. Laxatives didn't work but the cereal "All Bran" turned out to be the solution. I stopped Saxenda in Jan 2020 and didn't gain any weight back for 4 months. After being 10 months at home during COVID eating comfort food I did gain 8kg and am back on Saxenda now - this time I will keep the weight off. For me Saxenda was life changing."

• Pink...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My experience was wonderful I'm so overjoyed with my results . I've lost so much weight I feel so much better , I started Saxenda March 18, 2016 I've lost 68 pounds as of August 17, 2016 . My appetite has decreased but I eat healthy , I exercise and try to be active . I have not felt this good in years."