Liraglutide and Burping: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Zel...
• May 21, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm going on my second week now. I had some burping and an overfull bloated feeling that seems to have subsided. I also had a little nausea at times, but not bad. I had to force myself to eat the first week as well. Nothing sounded good. This coming Tuesday, I go up to a 1.8 dose. I thought I was just imagining not being hungry because I like to eat, but the fullness and overall lack of interest in food is awesome. Haven't weighed myself yet because I don't want to be discouraged, it's only been 2 weeks. Going to stick it out, here's a tip, I bought Gas-X for the belching and tummy gas, it helped a lot. Also, don't eat late at night because what you eat is really slow to digest, and it will keep you up at night. I do my shot at around 2 pm daily."

• Hop...
• November 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on 10/21/18. I am 5’5" and weighed 281 lbs. The first couple of days, while being on the dose of 0.6 mg, I experienced no side effects. On the fourth day, I began burping awful-tasting burps, and it was very constant. It was slightly embarrassing, and I kept mints in my pocket during work to overcome the smell. At that time, I went and bought OTC antacid and began taking that in the morning with my other medications. That has seemed to help tremendously. I still burp and have indigestion, but not as bad as before. I have not experienced any of the negative side effects that people have mentioned in previous comments. I have, however, experienced decreased appetite and feeling fuller faster when I do eat. I have been trying to make healthier food choices, and when I do eat, I find myself only eating half of what I have in front of me. That’s a huge difference from before starting the medication. I have been on the medication for 2 weeks, and I’m down 10 lbs."

• Cha...
• March 4, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda last week - 0.6 mg decreased appetite the second day. I’ve noticed a HUGE difference in wanting to eat and snacking. The first week I did nothing different (apart from food control) and lost 5 lbs. This week I’m on 1.2 mg. I’ve been more active already, so looking forward to seeing the difference when I weigh on Monday. No severe side effects, nauseous for the first few days of taking it, real bad egg burps for 1-2 days last week combined with very loose bowels. Other than that, fine. The burps are back today, but it’s not unbearable. Looking forward to more weight loss!"

• Ste...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Titration period is going to suck for some people! You may be really sick like I was. Go slow, not everyone can bump up every week. If you eat bad, you will pay for it and be extremely sick the next day. I’m 6 months in and have lost 50 lbs. I don’t get sick anymore unless I eat bad, and then your body warns you with egg burps that all hell is about to break loose. If you can power through the titration period, it’s worth it and will get better! I’m down 50 lbs."

• Lif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m 61 and 280 lbs when I started six weeks ago. I’m impressed with the weight loss of an average of 2-3 lbs a week. I don’t exercise much but will soon start now that I’m motivated with beginning to drop lbs. I was fine with no side effects ramping up as suggested by the manufacturer until I reached 2.2 and then had major nausea. I slowed my ramp up by increasing levels every two weeks, now at 3.0, and occasionally feeling nauseous but tolerable. But lately, I’ve dealt with major burping. And I’ve felt exhausted up until the last few days. I’m not hungry and fill up with smaller meals. I do have to force myself to drink enough water and iced tea, where before I was always thirsty."

• Bai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 22, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Saxenda for 6 months and lost 40 lbs in the first 3. Since then, I have maintained the weight loss. I just started working out on it and hoping I will lose my last 25. In the beginning, I felt a little nauseous, constipation, and had some minor headaches, but it subsided after the first month. About 6 weeks in, I had terrible sulfur breath and burps. It lasted about 3 weeks, but I was able to control it with chewable Pepto Bismol. I have had a great experience, but if my plateau doesn’t break, I’m hoping my doctor will increase the dosage."

• 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."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Day 4 on the pen, doing 0.6 on dosage. The 1st day, I experienced nausea, burping, dry mouth, and a nasty taste in my mouth. Every day since, I’ve felt great! Little to no appetite and no cravings at all! I will weigh on Thursday of this week and update! I do feel much better already!"

• Ara...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication along with seeing a nutritionist in July of 2018 and have since lost 22 lbs. Slow and steady wins the race. I had very little side effects at the beginning while increasing my dosage. Some burping and gas, but it all subsided after a week or so. I do on occasion have an upset stomach, but I really enjoy spicy foods, so that may be the culprit. Having this medicine covered by my insurance 100% has been such a blessing. I have noticed that the longer I have been on it, the more my body gets used to it and I don’t feel as full. I also incorporated intermittent fasting, and that has helped as well. Try and get through the first month, and hopefully, all side effects will go away!"

• Xro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have taken Victoza for about 6 weeks. Between the nausea, upper GI disturbances, including reflux and heartburn, the extreme flatulence and belching, and the resulting loss of sleep, I do not know how much longer I can stay on this medication. I had already begun losing weight prior to starting this, but the subsequent loss is quite dramatic, and glucose levels have remained stable. I would love to stay on this medication for the results, but the side effects have to improve."

• Pol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda on Aug 18, 2018. I’m 67 years young, 5 ft, and was 199 lbs. I lost 5 lbs quite quickly and then nothing. I’m not eating anywhere near what I was and seem to be constipated most of the time, so don’t understand why the weight loss isn’t more. Haven’t felt 100% since being on the med but just very uncomfortable with nausea, bloating, and churning tummy most of the time. Burping is also strong, and there is a very unpleasant odor along with flatulence. I have 1 more increase to take, but seeing next to no results is very disheartening. The $400+ I’ve spent on this medication is making me rethink the whole thing. Hubby keeps telling me to stick it out, but it’s hard to see why when I feel so awful."

• too...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 21, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for many months now. I reached the highest dose, tried that for a few weeks, and developed severe gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, flatulence, and severe belching, so I had to go on the lowest dose again. Now I have been taking 1.2 for two weeks, and the symptoms have started again. Last evening, night, and today have been miserable and painful. I am ready to stop taking Victoza completely, the discomfort is just not worth it for some weight loss and a bit better blood sugar control. I will just have to have an increase in the amount of Lantus and Novolog that I have been taking. Discouraged with this med."

• Too...
• April 9, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been a Type 2 diabetic for 10 years. Have tried different medications but have never really controlled my sugar levels. My A1C was 8.5 three months ago, and the doctor said I might have to be put on insulin if I didn't get it controlled. Went to a new doctor (endocrinologist), and she put me on Victoza. I have only been on it for 10 days. I have experienced some weight loss (4 lbs the first 5 days). Some of the side effects are nausea, loss of appetite, weakness in my legs, slight headache, light stomach cramps, and the eggy burps with indigestion. I didn't start having the eggy burps and indigestion until I increased my dosage to 1.2. So I went back to the 0.6 for a couple more days, and it went away. I have increased the dosage back to 1.2."

• Nau...
• October 3, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking the sister medicine of Victoza, which is Saxenda. OMG, for the first week at 0.6, I was very nauseated, had diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. I stopped taking it. Then, 3 weeks later, she prescribed Victoza. The first week was fine, no signs and symptoms. The second week, everything hit me at once: nausea, pain, diarrhea, and constipation. I stopped taking it. It has been 5 days, and I'm still ill. The constipation is horrible, along with still being nauseated. When will this go away? Oh, the belching will not let me sleep! I will not recommend this medication to anyone. I will never take it again!"

• tee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on March 3, 2017, starting weight 214 lbs. At .6 mg on March 10, 2017, I increased my dosage to 1.2 mg and noticed some side effects: abdominal pain, burping, constipation, decreased appetite, and tiredness. When I woke up today, I felt sick to my stomach and vomited for the first time. Once the side effects decreased, I started feeling better, but I noticed my appetite is very low. I can barely eat any foods. I have lost more than 8 lbs within 2 weeks. I contacted my doctor, who recommended that I don't increase my dosage, and I am under care with a nutritionist who has me on a low carbohydrate diet of 135 carbs per day. I am happy that this drug is working but have some concerns about feeling tired."

• qui...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this medication for about 3 months now and am down 19 pounds. I was super excited at the beginning, but I haven't lost anything in about 2 weeks, even with increased exercise; I wonder if anyone else is experiencing this. I am having a terrible side effect which I haven't read that anyone else is having and wonder if maybe it is out of the ordinary. I have terrible gas (burping) that smells so foul it wakes me up in the middle of the night. The only way I can control this is with Pepto-Bismol; I wonder if I am the only one who experiences this. I can live with the side effect because of the weight loss."

• Dis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have battled my weight my whole life. I just always seemed to be hungry or at least always wanted to eat. I'm 2 weeks in, and I am having to almost make myself eat. In fact, I'm a bit concerned that I might not be eating enough. My main side effects are some nausea (not extreme) and burping to a ridiculous non-stop degree. It does feel a bit weird in general. I'm down 8.4 lbs now, from a starting point of 220.6 lbs. I find myself walking faster for some reason. I just seem to have more energy, even though I am taking in so few calories. Anyone with any history of an eating disorder should stay away. Update after 33 days on Saxenda: I'm down 14 lbs, and the side effects are basically the same as the first two weeks. So far, so good."

• 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."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Gutted that I couldn’t tolerate the side effects. 5 days of sulfur burps, nausea, excessive exhaustion, and dizziness was quite enough for me. Had to be off sick from work on day 5, that can’t be good. Yes, it took away my appetite totally as I was too sick to think about food. Even water was a struggle. Definitely not an easy fix, will go back to willpower again!"

• Ta2...
• March 7, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Victoza later in 2013. I am on Medicare since I am a senior citizen, and in Nov. of 2014, I was told I would have to pay $249 a month for it until January. Not wanting to pay that much, I just quit using it for the last two months of 2014. Initially, I had no side effects from the Victoza and had lost weight, and the A1C went down to 6.8. But now, after starting the Victoza again since January, I am having those awful burps, to the point that I nearly get sick to my stomach. Would it help if I took the shot at night instead of during the day?"

• Emm...
• April 29, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "My doctor was giving me samples of Saxenda. I had it for 2 months and lost ten pounds and felt better than I have in years. She ran out of Saxenda and switched me to Victoza that she did have, and I feel like garbage. Nausea, gas, belching, acid reflux, trapped gas under my shoulder blades. I can barely function. I just want back my Saxenda. Anyone else have this issue? I wish my insurance would just pay for the damn Saxenda."

• lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "I began taking Victoza on December 6th, 2013. Later that day, I started experiencing some stomach cramping. Saturday, DAY 2, I was experiencing weakness, a terrible headache, nausea, and sulfur burps. All of these symptoms occurred on the starter dose. Day 3, Sunday, was a little better as far as side effects. Still suffering from the terrible headache and sulfur burps. Was unable to move bowels for those first three days. Day 4, Monday, I woke to terrible stomach cramps. I was able to move my bowels. Started dry heaving, turning into throwing up bile and almost passing out. Terrible sweating and racing heartbeat. After all that, I did feel better. Contacted Dr. He advised trying half the dose and prescribed Zofran. I currently take Victoza at 1 p.m."

• LPC...
• August 23, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for several months now. It is the only thing I have been on where I see consistent weight loss. I am down 25 lbs. Yes, there are side effects. However, I realized that most of the burping, throwing up, and gas is due to eating fried foods or greasy foods. I learned that with this medicine, you have to eat healthy. You can't expect to lose weight and continue to eat the same way, well, you can if you plan on being sick daily. Once I stopped eating that stuff, I have gone without the gas, the throwing up, and burping side effects. In addition, the side effects are not gone because my body is used to the medication. After weeks without being sick, I went out of town and the side effects returned because my bad eating habits returned as well."

• 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."

• cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "My doctor suggested Victoza. The biggest side effects are constipation and upset stomach. I burp and have gas a lot. My appetite is gone, and I can't eat as much. I fill up quickly. I have only lost a few pounds, but I am only 17 pounds overweight. I will stick with it. My fasting sugar numbers have been between 100 and 115. I will stick with it."