Saxenda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Zoe
• March 3, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm just over one week into using Saxenda, so far I have lost 8lbs in 7 days. You do need to control your calorie intake but even on 0.6 my appetite disappeared. For the first time in years I could leave food if I felt full. I have experienced a lot of fatigue but my body isn't getting the sugar rushes and carbs that it's used to so I will accept that is a side effect for now, my body needs time to adjust. The nausea was helped with ginger tea but for me it was minimal. Constipation can be helped with movicol or dulcolax, (I needed it by day 4 but beware, as your digestive transit is slower add another 6 hours to the time you think the laxatives should work!) You do need to drink a lot of water which isn't a bad thing. I cannot praise this enough. For me it's the boost I needed."

• 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 1.8mg. 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 3kg - 6.61 pounds in just over 2 weeks. I'm not going to lie its 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."

• 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!"

• 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 3mg dose from the start?. I will say that my experience wasn't free of side effects. Started off on 0.6mg 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 my mouth. First two days was a struggle just to stay hydrated. Day three I started to feel ok. I had to struggle to eat a bowl of soup. By day 7 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 1.2mg. Now I'm on the full 3.0mg dose with no side effects at all. I am satisfied with a bowl of cereal for breakfast, one sandwich for lunch and 170g steak and a small amount of vegies for dinner would be a feast. Losing 2kg/5lbs per week. At week 10 lost 25kg/55lbs"

• 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 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
• September 28, 2020

"This is the beginning of my 3rd week of taking Saxendra I am on 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 lose weight? I found I was feeling ok on 1.2mg. I have lost 11lbs in just over 2weeks so far I am super pleased with my progress and it has definitely suppressed my appetite, helped me eat smaller portions and snacking. I just need a way over coming the nausea and constipation. Any advice be super grateful for -:)"

• 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 248lb and am currently at 175lb just after 9 months. No major side effects other than diarrheea everyday. 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."

• 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 & felt like I swallowed a hot air balloon. Next the diarrhea, nothing but pure liquid. At this point, I was a little concerned of 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 lose solution, esp since I have high BP & this doesn't have stimulants & is "safer". Reading over other reviews, some people are having great luck w it. My doctor called me in Zofran & I'm only going to do 0.3 every other day to see if my body adjust. If I don't see an improvement in 2 weeks, I will just accept this is not a medication for me & go another route."

• 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 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."

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

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

• 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 its 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 be in years. Super excited to see the end result. My goal is 60 pounds!"

• Blondie
• January 5, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on saxenda about a month now. I am 5ft 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 under active thyroid and in menopause so that’s a double whammy. I also take metroprolol 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 is constipation, acid reflux, and sometimes a sharp pain in my stomach. I stayed on the .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?"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 3/22/19. I am 5'3" 44 years old and starting weight was 162.4. I workout 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, thirsty all the time and 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 to keep the nausea away. I am very pleased with 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."

• 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 29lbs. 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 31lbs. To be continued............ Good look 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 anon 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's been there. My granddaughters are so proud of me and bragg. 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 vertigo but also nausea & 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 wgt loss."

• 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 USA please know that you can get it from Canada for $500 per month— Hope this helps some people good luck !♥️"

• Chris...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First week down I'm down 3lbs. I originally was not happy about that, but I can feel the difference. I have started to monitor my food on MFP, to make sure I am doing it right, and up the dose tonight. The first few days I was pretty nauseous, woke up with heart burn in the middle of the night (injection at night) which was resolved with some peppermint oil. I have been eating between 1200-1500 calories a day, and I find that if I cheat (for experiment) and have a piece of chocolate then I'm uncomfortably full for what feels like hours. Make sure you stop eating your meal when you feel the slightest bit of no longer hungry. I read somewhere on here that Saxenda is like weightloss surgery in an injection..... I couldn't agree more. I will keep updating!"

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

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on 02/26/2020 @ .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 4oz of OJ. For lunch its usually rice and chicken (about 1 cup and 1/2 of rice and chicken is 2 oz. give or take), through out 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 its just because its the norm for me. Tomorrow 03/04/2020 I am going to start on next dosage up to see if there will be a difference. So far I have only lost 1 lbs. 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."

• 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 was 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 works best for me. Best of luck to all of you!"

• 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 2 (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 will have nausea and headaches at first. This is your body’s way of telling you it needs fuel. Try eating small stuff during the day. You basically have to force yourself to eat something. I found 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 15lbs in one month. I’m going to try to start walking more once the weather permits. I started at 238lb. 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 287lbs and have now dropped to 269.8lbs as I approach the 5 week mark - 17lbs down in almost 5 weeks is definitely nothing to scoff at! - I’m on the max dose now 3ml 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 medically supervised Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD), which is low carb and low fat. I am consuming about 800 - 1000 calories a day and am seeing good results. I have lost 13lbs in 3 weeks and have started to workout. 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."

• 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 1100 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 2.4ml 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."