Liraglutide and Burping: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ray...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I took Saxenda for about 7 months. I lost around 40 pounds. I did not suffer any side effects for the first while. In the 5th month, I woke up with sulfur burps and a little vomiting. Thought I had the flu. After about 3 days, everything was fine again, and then about 6 weeks later, I got sulfur again along with heavy vomiting. Went to the doctor and stopped Saxenda for a couple of days and then started again at the lowest dose. After a few days, I was feeling horrible again, and I stopped. I could not believe how this drug was making me feel. I was lightheaded often and felt like I was in a fog. Never really realized it until I stopped. The drug did what it was supposed to do. Helped me lose weight. I did find that I got full very fast at first, but after a few months, this changed. However, I became more aware of how I should be eating, and hopefully, I can continue without Saxenda."

• Foo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "First few weeks of Saxenda and I really could feel it in my system, and the only side effects were lots of burping. I have lost 21 pounds in 6 weeks, and it has felt mostly easy. I am a food addict, and although not diagnosed, I believe I was pre-diabetic. Saxenda has helped me enormously with sweet cravings, and now I no longer reach for chocolate. I’ve hit a plateau with weight loss at the moment, but I really feel it’s to do with water intake issues, and I need to up it a bit as I’m barely drinking. I shall continue with this med and enjoy feeling better in myself as 21 pounds off is fantastic in my book."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 8, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Victoza 1.2 mg for about a year along with 1000 mg Metformin 2x per day. When I first started it, I was on the 0.6 mg dose, and I had zero side effects, but since upping to 1.2 mg, I have had constant nausea and very little appetite. I occasionally will get powerful sulfur burps followed by vomiting. The medicine does keep my sugar under control, my last A1C was 6.0."

• KMK...
• February 5, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "32 y.o. female who exercises, but due to endocrine issues, severely struggles with weight loss. My endocrinologist put me on this 4 weeks ago. I have lost 17 lbs, some of it is water weight. But, absolutely thrilled with how this is working. The first 2 weeks, I had fairly moderate nausea, burping, and acid reflux. The adverse side effects have mostly subsided. Now, I rarely am hungry. The thought of food is not very appealing. I can only eat 1 or 2 small meals a day. If I eat more than usual, I get a severe full feeling and stomach upset. I plan on staying on it for at least a year in hopes of significant weight loss! I tried to increase the dose to 2.4, but ended up with severe acid reflux. I titrated back to 1.8 and had no issues."

• now...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have lost 33 pounds since June 29 (weeks) by taking Saxenda and modifying my diet; no exercise. I have gone from 302 lb to 269 lb, and my blood pressure is 134/73-the lowest in at least 10 years. I find that I rarely have no urge to eat and really have focused on smaller quantities, fresh food, and no processed foods or pasta. I find keeping a food diary very helpful. I had terrible side effects for the first 2-3 weeks, but now just burps, reflux, and constipation. I have experienced bruising around my abdomen where I inserted needles, but no pain."

• Hop...
• June 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Victoza about 6 weeks ago after increasing weekly to 1.2. Oh boy, was I belching, and it smelled like eggs! Couldn't eat much and was okay with that, but I've tried skipping meals in the past, and that didn't help my weight loss journey, so I've tried to eat at least 2 meals daily. I eat a low sugar, 2 carb daily limit and attend cardio classes at the gym twice weekly. My blood sugar levels are good, but I've not lost much weight -- down about 8 pounds. Was hoping for more, but will keep at it! Going to slowly increase to the last dose to see if that helps! Fingers crossed!"

• Dre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Saxenda in January 2019, worked my way up to 3 mg, and now I have diarrhea and burping, and the smell of the burps is terrible. I cut back to 2.4 and still have those side effects, then to 1.8 and still burping. Going to cut back to 1.2 and see if the side effects stop. If they don’t, I can’t keep taking it. That is sad because in the month and a half I have been taking the medicine, I have gone from 342 lb to 327 lb. I really need to lose the weight, and Saxenda has worked, I just can’t live with those side effects."

• JAG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m 47 years old. After four weeks of daily injections, I have lost 14 lbs with minimal side effects. I had burping and heartburn in the first 2 weeks and fatigue lately, but well worth it. Feeling much better overall and pleased with the initial weight loss."

• 1li...
• September 28, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for 3 months. I have lost about 15 pounds so far. I had major nausea and the eggy burps for the first month or so. They did go away for a while, but it seems as if it is all coming back. I am not sure if I want to continue this medicine."

• Mar...
• December 22, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Male, 6 ft, 240 lbs. Started on 0.6 mg 3 days ago: 1st day no appetite, slight nausea, slight headache, burping, acid regurgitation, tired, ate 1800 calories (normally struggle to keep to 2000). 2nd day, more nausea, more headache, ate only 1500 cals. Distaste for food. Tired. 3rd day, very nauseous, bad headache & muscle pain in neck/shoulder, pain in gallbladder, ate 1300 cals reluctantly. That night (last night) I felt very sick, bowels purged contents (but not diarrhea), moaning with pain & nausea, dry retching. Today (day 4) will go off this drug and only use 0.6 mg every 3 days. This is not advised by the manufacturer but may work for me. Will update later."

• CSa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm 58 and started Saxenda at 286 lbs at the end of May 2018, stayed at 0.6 mg for a month. No side effects and lost 18 lbs, appetite suppressant effects worked great, even felt more energetic. Doc said I was a 'fast responder.' Felt great - increased gym classes to 3X per week. Month 2, went up to 1.2 mg, weight loss slowed (2-5 lbs), some burping, if I ate a fatty or spicy meal, I had instant diarrhea. Went up to 1.8 mg a few weeks ago, had 2 days of mild to moderate nausea, burping, headache, but it went away. Weight loss has slowed, appetite suppressant effects fading, though I am sticking with the gym and walking and am more active, which is great. Doc said weigh only once a week, focus on how to feel, track carbs and protein, not calories. Sticking with it! Expect to go up to 2.2 at the next doc visit. Has anyone gone off and started at 0.6 again? I'm a little worried about diarrhea effects and traveling."

• tes...
• April 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on this medication on March 6th. To date, I have lost 7 lbs, but I have not gone over the 0.6 dose. I take the injection at night to minimize side effects. I am mostly more thirsty and have some burping and fatigue, but it is manageable. I will take the next level this week and see what it does regarding the side effects. I am keeping to 1350 calories a day when I can, as it is unhealthy to eat under 1200. Mostly vegetables, protein, and carbs. I am also doing 4 hours of exercise a week. This medication is not a wonder drug, as I worry about continued use and the thyroid issue, it is certainly a jump start to make you more aware of what you are eating and the need for exercise. With all this combined, I aim to lose another 55 lbs."

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "My husband took Victoza and metformin together as recommended by his diabetic nurse. He had always been on metformin, but as soon as he started taking Victoza, my husband started feeling sick, stomach cramps, and getting eggy burps. This would happen once a month for the whole year he took it. He'd take time off work being sick because of the sickly symptoms. I'm so convinced that this is what gave my husband cancer of the upper stomach and esophagus. His life was taken away from him too soon (42 years old), leaving behind a broken and devastated wife, a 2-year-old, and at the time, a 6-month-old baby. Did anyone else have experience anything like this?"

• Ros...
• August 15, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda August 5, 2016. I have experienced every side effect thus far, lol. I still have diarrhea, I'm sorry, TMI. The dose I'm taking is 1.2 right now. I have a few more days before I start the next dose, 1.8. I haven't checked my weight yet, so curious with the side effects I've been having that do restrict me from indulging in foods I used to enjoy, lol. I will say my cravings for sweets are non-existent. Also, my carb cravings have really dropped too. I hope some of the side effects subside, I'm over the bubble guts, belching, bloating, diarrhea, and cramping. I sound like the Pepto-Bismol commercial, lol. Maybe I should try that instead of the gas pills I have been taking religiously. Anyway, remember every body reacts differently."

• DeM...
• November 2, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried Saxenda for 15 days, and I did fine, minor symptoms. Since my insurance did not cover it, I waited 2 months to purchase the medicine. I started the first week at 1.2, then moved to 1.8, but on the second day, I began to have a lot of burping and an upset stomach with growling. Last night, I felt terrible, but after burping and using the bathroom, I felt better. I purchased 2 boxes (10 pens), and I am on my first and about to quit. One thing I should mention is that I ate more yesterday than I normally would on this medicine, which was a concern since it should help manage hunger. Hope someone can help me if you had the same symptoms and got better, I would like to stay on it at least until I finish what I purchased. Thanks."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "The first three days on Victoza, I had no problems. Day four brought the sulfur belches, dry heaving, diarrhea, and dizziness. I was so dehydrated I needed to go to the ER, and this was on the lowest dose. My DEC said it would be a great thing for me, and the side effects were minimal. Not so for me. Decided to give this up and stick with the Metformin and Glipizide. I will also be going back to Weight Watchers and start exercising."

• Bob...
• September 1, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I just started Victoza on Tuesday. I had a rough bout of diarrhea, and I have felt kind of out of sorts. My BG did drop after 24 hours. I was regularly in the 250-350 range, and it's been 150-190. Like many, getting the egg burps. Last night I had some fried food, and that didn't go well at all. It just seems like I have to eat perfectly for it to work. Maybe still getting used to it. Just don't feel myself, but could be just adjusting. I am also taking Invokana in the morning, so maybe that has some effects as well. Going to try and stick with it. Not really interested in weight loss, but see that it happens. Good luck to all."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Victoza for about 3 months now. I started on the 0.6 dose and increased until the 1.8 dose. I am very pleased that my A1C went from 11 down to 7, but I am now experiencing some pretty horrible side effects. I have now been diagnosed with gastroparesis, having horrible stomach pains, awful tasting belching, and no appetite. Nausea is constantly present and now taking three more medications to help ease the effects (Carafate, Bentyl, Zofran). I have read many reviews and think I will try to decrease the dose to see if the side effects will lessen. I don't want to give up too soon as my sugar level has gone from the 390s to low 100."

• Ire...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Victoza at a dose of 0.6 on 1/27/18. Some side effects: nausea and burping. Anyone have any suggestions for this or certain foods to eat? I'm pleased with my results so far, have not increased the dose yet. It really curbs your appetite. I went off of it for a couple of days, and my appetite increased tremendously."

• TBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is my third week taking Saxenda. Pros, I am down about 9 lbs in my third week. My appetite has decreased tremendously. The con side effects are the burps, which don't hurt or bother me, so I can deal with that. Feeling tired is the worst side effect I've had so far. I don't have the headache problem like others have experienced. Overall, I think this is a good product. Other reviews I just read would have scared me from taking it. I guess everyone's body reacts differently to medicine. If you can't adjust to the side effect, then I would suggest stopping or lowering the dosage. If I start getting the side effects as others have said, I will go back down a dose. Overall, I'm down 31 lbs...the last few 8-9 lbs were after the Saxenda, so I was losing before I began but needed a boost. Good luck!"

• Iri...
• May 28, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Was on Saxenda for about 6 weeks, working up to max dose. In that time, no side effects nor lost weight, so it didn't work. I track my food intake and am not a big eater. When I reached the max dose of 3.0, within 36 hours, I began experiencing the worst stomach issues I ever recall-sulfur burps that came frequently and were unstoppable, churning stomach, and unrelenting diarrhea that came in explosive (sorry) and sudden bouts, which lasted three days. On my doctor's recommendation, I dropped down to the next threshold. Two days of break from the med and the diarrhea (with the aid of a lot of anti-diarrheal meds) eased a bit. Upon restarting the med (two nights), it came back with a vengeance-worse than ever. Plus, terrible fatigue that caused me to take two days off of work (and I couldn't be away from the bathroom). Sulfur burps very bad, too. I cannot tell you the regrets I had for taking this med that I had so much hope for. I may have lost 4 lbs from all the dehydration and diarrhea-but not worth it."

• war...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "On my 5th week, so just starting 3.0, felt a bit of nausea, but nothing huge. I had awful burping, which included an acid egg taste. I've used lots of Pepto, that happened a few times. I've lost 10 pounds, but really haven't stuck to any diet plan - I am just not hungry. I eat and become full very fast. I feel I have just started to realize what my full feels like and really pay attention to the full button. I'm on vacation for three weeks, and I hope to eat better and walk, due to my hectic schedule, I haven't been able to dedicate myself to this. I do see how it can work if you do what you are supposed to. I'm 5'10, was 288 lb, female. Will keep updating. Good luck !!"

• Try...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began Saxenda about 4 weeks ago and tapered the dose up every week as ordered. I have noticed a tremendous change in my appetite and what before was a compulsion to eat constantly. I am 5'5'' and my starting weight was 171 lbs. I weighed this morning and weighed 162 lbs. Unfortunately, I am not sure if these are accurate results from the medication, as I was diagnosed with COVID-19 12 days ago. It has been hard for me to tell if I am having COVID symptoms or side effects from the medicine. I have stuck it out and continued to take all doses even through COVID. I look forward to getting back to my regular activity and pre-COVID baseline so I can determine if I am indeed losing weight from Saxenda or the virus. Lastly, the side effects I have experienced are moderate to severe acid reflux, belching, and decrease in bowel movements. Good luck to you all!"

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2011

For Type 2 Diabetes "The first week at 0.6 went pretty well...some nausea, blood sugar reduced significantly, low appetite. When I moved to the 1.2 dosage, by day 4, I felt so sick and weak (couldn't really eat much at all), with extensive gas and burping. Felt so bad I had to leave work and take the next day off. I went back to 0.6 for now. Probably will try the 1.2 again in a week or two. It did greatly reduce my blood sugar from 200-250 to 110-135, but I have to be able to function."

• Day...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "There was a feeling of fullness. That caused belching as if I needed or I felt I would be throwing up soon. I tried to eat because my appetite is diminished on therapy, to assist in absorbing sulfur-smelling burps."