Saxenda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Monty...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have taken Saxenda for a month and lost 10kg so I am really happy. I have felt nauseous a lot of the time but not so bad that I can’t continue. I’ve had some dizziness but the benefit of losing weight out weighs the side effects."

• Lvmore
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on saxenda for almost 5 weeks with absolutely no weight loss. I stayed true to the instructions to increase 0.6 each week and am currently on 3mg. I have a few of the side effects, dehydrated, stomach cramps, but otherwise it has not altered my appetite at all. I can eat what I feel like when I feel like it. I physically have to stop myself. Guess I am a non responder which is disappointing and posting on here to let people know it does not always work so have a back up plan as all I have lost now is time. Might continue for one more Rx and then discontinue if no significant results soon."

• babava
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda about a month ago, lost 2.5 kg - noticeable inch loss, pants no longer fit! My best advice: don't obsess over the scale. Eat a high-protein breakfast, chicken, fruit, yogurt, balanced dinner. I run 3x/week because I am training for a half marathon. Moving your body also helps, it does not have to be running, just walking is great! Saxenda benefits: 1. No more obsessive food thoughts, less emotional connection to food. 2. You will feel satisfied way faster while eating. Some other advice: increase your dose only if needed. Listen to your body, rest, eat mostly unprocessed simple foods, but don't forget about the occasional treats for the mind. Remember, Saxenda can help with weight loss by reducing food-related thoughts and promoting smaller portion sizes, but maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and mindful eating are also crucial for long-term success!"

• pound...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda has worked great for me. I'm down 20 lbs since Nov 13th. My only concern is now I am experiencing plateauing. Have been stuck at 253-255 for almost 2 weeks. Am on the full dose of 3 mg. and exercise daily. Any suggestions?"

• Short...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I can't go above 1.2 dose or I vomit all night and nothing helped, when I first felt nauseous on 1.8 dose I tried, Alka, Pepto, Dramanine, Ginger, anti nausea bracelet for 2 weeks and Nothing worked. But, at 5'5" & 222 lbs I have lost 18 pounds in one month. I spent $1,200 to try this med after not getting Any results from taking Phentermine several months. So I am going to stick it out, the slight upset stomach at times with 1.2 dose is tolerable for me since I am losing weight."

• Spark...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Fabulous I Have lost 30 kg in six months. No real effort required as it suppressed my appetite. Initially side-effects pretty bad with diarrhoea, bloating and nausea. But persevered and was glad that I did. Now no side-effects just wait loss. Very very happy "

• DJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 2/24/21 and so far on 3/1/21 I have lost 6.2 pounds. The only side effects that I have had is headaches and fatigue. It’s not horrible for me and I’m able to continue. I’m still on the 0.6 dosage and look forward to losing an additional 29 pounds. Good luck to everyone ❤️"

• Hells...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda at the end of January and at March 9 I'm at 189. Mild stomach troubles... no vomiting but a lil nausea. I'm constipating a bit but besides that, its really not so bad. Saxenda really cuts my appetite and I eat because I have to. I want to take the med for 6 months at least and really glad my insurances covers it. I would recommend Saxenda without hesitation."

• Madi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This medication changed my life for the better. I'm an 18 year old 5'4 female and my highest weight was 180 lbs before starting Saxenda. Now, after 1 year of taking it, I am 125 lbs. I never thought I would lose over 50 pounds in one year. I am so happy with the results. I feel much more confident with myself. Unlike many others, I experienced absolutely no side effects, not even initially. The only unfortunate thing about this drug is the cost. I was fortunate enough to get it almost entirely free with insurance, however that's not the case for most people. It's a very expensive drug, but there's a reason for that- it works."

• Cleme...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Hi guys! So I'm from Poland and I was very afraid of taking this drug. I'm 37 years old. 5 years ago, I underwent total thyroidectomy after thyroid cancer. I'm also insulin resistant. When starting Saxenda on July 8, 2023, I weighed 141kg (310 pounds), and my height is 169cm (5'6). I also had my gallbladder removed in 2019, and it's the reason I was so scared to begin Saxenda. I think that I have a higher chance of developing pancreatitis. 13 days have passed, and so far, I've lost 5kg (11 pounds). I'm still on the lowest dose of 0.6. I don't feel hungry anymore, and the best part is that I don't have any bad side effects, only good :) I stopped taking my drugs for hypertension because now my blood pressure is perfect (105/72), and I don't feel sleepy in the middle of the day. I eat roughly 1700 calories per day. My blood results are perfect. I will continue taking Saxenda and will report back in the future :)"

• tina
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 29, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On Saxenda for 22 months. Started at 337lbs. Lost 100lbs the first year and 42lbs in the past 10 months. I have been losing about 4lbs a month the past 10 months. I have eat anything I want, but, I haven't wanted. My desires have changed. I crave fresh fruits and veggies and dislike greasy foods. Love this stuff. No side effects."

• Starr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a latina female who is 5'4" and about to turn 39. I started taking Saxenda on May 13th at 332.6lbs. I was really ill and started a low calorie diet and try to get at least a small walk in daily. I have lost almost 40 lbs already which is just so crazy! When I first began taking the medication I had headaches and I did feel sick and nauseated for the first few days. I almost wanted to quit but I told myself this was very important to me and I worked through it. Every time I upped my dosage I had a day or two where I felt a bit queasy but it passed quickly. I no longer feel sick from the medication and I find it helps me to feel very full very quickly and that it is almost like gastric bypass in a needle. I also no longer crave sugar which is a huge deal for me. I think it is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone considering gastric bypass. They should definitely try this first!"

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started 12 weeks ago and have lost 13.2kgs (29lbs). During the increased dosage phase I had mild nausea for the first day or so, then very little side effects. I struggle to consume more than 1000 calories/day while on Saxenda. As time has passed side effects are coming to light: low Vitamin B12/low energy, general fatigue, light headedness and irritation at the injection site (although that comes and goes). However I believe these are from a significant decrease in caloric intake, not the medication itself. I have started taking a high quality multivitamin so hopefully that will remedy some of these issues. My weight loss each week is directly linked with how much water I take in. Low water weeks = low weight loss weeks. 3+ litres each day and I lose at least 1kg a week. Increasing my water intake has also helped to alleviate mild constipation and general bloat."

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 3 months and have lost 25 lbs. Very little side effects other than being thirsty, and small red eczema like marks, doctor is monitoring this. I am pleased with my results so far but know that I could have shed more if I was more focused in the very beginning. I am now off my blood pressure meds, and my workout clothes are not cutting off my circulation."

• Patsy
• 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 l experienced a suppressed appetite which was great, when l started last week I was 120kg and today weighed in at 118kg. I am happy that it is heading in the right direction. At day 5 of injections l became very ill with reflux, vomiting, headache, burping, no energy, bloating and abdominal pain... horrible feeling, because of this I’ve not exercised at all. Today on day 8 l feel a little better but the bloating still remains and is uncomfortable. I will stick with it because l 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, l'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!!"

• Rhi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started Saxenda just over a week ago starting weight 15 stones 2lbs and so far no significant side effects. Feel full very quickly on 1.2 mg, weight loss 9.8 pounds so far. Feeling very optimistic for the future results"

• RPano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda Feb 28/2020. Lost 18lbs in six weeks. The first month was rough. Lots of nausea and indigestion. If I ate too much, I would vomit. I stayed the course and learned to cut down on my food intake and avoid foods that aggravated my nausea. I also slowly titrated to the 3.0 mg dose. I stayed on 1.8 mg for an extra week as the nausea was bad. I'm now up to 3mg and the nausea is not too bad. I'm very happy about the weight loss and still have 25 lbs more to lose. I plan on starting an exercise regimen."

• Jenny...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 1, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda two years ago. I was at my wits end. I was 37 and weighed 235lb, which was the most I’d ever weighed. I’ve struggled with weight loss my whole life. Saxenda takes some getting used to. Make sure you titrate up to the recommended dose or you will feel very ill. Headaches, vomiting, fatigue. I am sensitive to medication side effects. I fought through that, and after about 3 months, the side effects went away as long as I took it at the same time every day. I dropped 20 lbs immediately, then it slowed. I was 207lb for a whole YEAR and was ready to quit, when I dropped another quick 20. I am now 160 lbs (just dropped 5 lbs last week) and, literally, none of my clothes fit me (even my “skinny” clothes). I work out sporadically and I eat what I want, just much less of it. I don’t feel hungry anymore. I stop eating after eating about 1/2 of my food, and I feel stuffed. I never thought I’d find something that worked so effectively for me."

• Penn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on saxenda now for almost a month. Started 0.6 and now 1.8ml. I have had no REAL negative side effects. Up to week 3 my appetite has noticeably been suppressed at meal times, I am hitting walls so to speak, experiencing mild nausea if I eat too heavy or fast. My meals are portioned and regular but with saxenda it is taking me much longer to eat compared to before I began. My diet is Vegan and I exercise 4-5 times weekly treadmill walking 5 kms or more and I do weights. My GP said Saxenda targets visceral fat and can take up to 20 weeks to noticeably see weight loss on a sensible diet following instructions. On a positive note I am looking forward to seeing results."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started 4 weeks ago, and am down 27 lbs. I have been power walking 3.3 miles a day, and riding my exercise bike 30 minutes at night. The drug really takes the thought of food away. I have an Protein Shake for breakfast and lunch, and a nice dinner. I'm at 231 and am aiming for for 190. Half way to my goal."

• Samsay
• November 13, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on saxenda for almost 4 months and lost 30 pounds! I am experiencing very little side effects. The only thing that I keep asking myself is once I reach my weight goal, what happens next? am I supposed to just stop the medication? What happens once we stop the medication? Im so afraid to gain the weight back... has anyone reached their goal and stopped the medication? Anyone can share their experience?"

• Darka...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The first month on saxenda I lost 9.5 lbs. This month only 2.6. I'm taking 1.8mg and have decreased appetite. (A major plus). Working out 5-7 days a week. Probably have about 25-30 lbs to lose. But I'm a little disappointed with the results this month. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!"

• MaGee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug has been a 10 for me in terms of rapid weight loss in the short time I've been on it. I have zero cravings for sugar anymore (I used to eat 3-4 chocolate bars a day). Now I can sit beside a cake & not even want a little bite. Saxenda has decreased my appetite so much that I have to choose healthy foods because I eat so little that I want my body to have healthy fuel. I sometimes have to even force myself to eat because I'm not hungry. I am now eating to live, not living to eat!!! Unlike other reviews, I find myself very alert & energetic on Saxenda, or maybe I'm just motivated because I see results! BUT for side effects I give it a 3 rating. My only complaint is headaches. All the time, everyday. But for me, the positives outweigh the headaches!"

• Dede...
• March 28, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "March 2016 I started to take Saxenda, starting weight was 198 lb. now March 2017 my weight is 110 lb. After realizing the best time to take Saxenda was at night before going to bed it helped with all side effects. It's all about trial and era. Some foods don't sit to well and weight loss has slowed down but on an overall experience it's been great I would recommend this to anybody needing help to kick start the weight loss. One thing that must be done to help along the progress is working out. In the beginning I walked everywhere. Now I run a few times a week to maintain the weight. It's a never ending cycle but can be managed with time and effort. Good luck to you all."

• Gillian
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is probably a premature post as I only started this medication yesterday but for the first time in years I never ate through the night... I had my dinner at 6pm and that was me. I am an uncontrollable eater at night so I hope you can understand my joy. I still woke up thinking of food but I had no desire to eat. I truly hope this is a sign of things to come... no cravings at all ...yipee"