Liraglutide and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 3)

• wat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Update... I have been on this for 4 weeks now and have lost 13 lbs. This is a miracle product, and I am overjoyed with how I feel and how well it works. I have stuck to about 1.8 level, if I go higher, I tend to get very queasy and experience headaches. Constipation is rough, so I have been taking an herbal cleanse tablet each night, and that is helping to keep me regular. I get full very fast and have no cravings like I used to. I'm just not very hungry, and when I am, it doesn't take much to fill me up. I am eating about 1,500 calories a day, and that is plenty. I even have a glass of wine with dinner and am still losing lbs. My blood pressure has never been lower!"

• Tul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "You should ignore 90% of these reviews. Most are doing everything they can to get their insurance to pay for bariatric surgery. I have been on Saxenda for a week and have been very pleased with the results. I have lost 9 lbs. (No exercise yet.) I will have occasional nausea, but that is because I may have ingested too much food at the time. Yes, I have to remember to eat something, otherwise, I will get a headache. If you approach weight loss with a negative outlook, it will never happen. Even with surgery, if you don’t change 'you,' it won’t work either."

• Bob...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 14, 2012

For Type 2 Diabetes "I changed doctors. The one I was going to did nothing for me no matter what we tried. I'm a 64-year-old male who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 4 years ago. Started seeing my new endocrinologist July 20th, 2011. The first thing he did was stop me from taking Actos. The second thing he did was put me on a testosterone gel, and the most important thing, had me start Victoza. My headaches and upset stomach were minor and ended about 10 days after starting. I'm about 5'4" tall, weighed 280 pounds. Since then, I've lost 70 pounds. Went from a size 48 waist slacks and jeans down to 38's. Most importantly, I went from having sugar levels in the 350's and 400's to 120's, 110's, even at times mid 90's. The doctor and this medicine have saved my life."

• Tad...
• July 23, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Didn't do bad on 0.06 the first week, but still had a strong urge to eat. Had diarrhea and headaches. Then I started 1.2 two days ago, and today I was so nauseated I prayed to vomit. Then I started vomiting, and it won't stop. I take medication other than Victoza every night at bedtime, including Metformin, and a few minutes ago, I threw up most of my pills from last night still intact but swollen. The food from 4 days ago smelled like roadkill. I fear how long it will be before someone dies of an overdose from old medication in their stomach not digesting in time for future doses. It's been more than 20 hours since I ingested anything but water and a vanilla breakfast shake. I will not be taking my regular meds tonight. Victoza is out!!"

• Pat...
• July 8, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Victoza for 4-5 weeks. Seems to keep my sugar in line. Was 190 - 240 range, now 71 - 117 range. I was a little nauseous the first week at .6 dose, BS 110-138. Next week, went up to in between .6 and 1.2 dose. Some headaches, but experienced a full day of diarrhea (it was hell for that day). Stayed at that dose for almost 2 weeks, blood sugars were 91 - 135, mostly below 120. Testing 6-8 times a day. Increased dose at about the 3rd to 4th week to 1.2. Blood sugars are mostly normal: 71-122. Although fasting, morning BS is 135-155. Yet I test in the middle of the night, my BS is 99-107 (I am experiencing insomnia). I have been experiencing loose bowel movements and diarrhea for the last 2 weeks. I hope to go back to normal."

• SAI...
• August 20, 2013

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was told I had to lose 44 lbs in 3 months so I could have IVF. I've been using Victoza for 3.5 weeks, and I've lost 14 lbs. Took 0.6 for the first 2 days and been on 1.2 ever since. I had some nausea and lethargy for the first 4 days, but after that, I felt great. I've been working out about 5-6 days per week and feeling strong. I wanted to ask whether Victoza side effects get a 'second wind' after a while because today I feel terrible. I had a rather fatty meal yesterday for lunch, but a small portion. Felt ill almost instantly and have been feeling headachy, queasy, and 'fuzzy' all day today. I also think I might have a fever. I am very healthy otherwise, so I don't think it can be anything but Victoza. I have ZERO appetite today."

• BJa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I had been on Byetta and Metformin for twelve years and had maintained an A1C in the mid-5 range. I had suffered no diabetic-related complications. My treatment was successful. Then, my insurance insisted I change to Victoza. It did not work, and I had severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The diarrhea was so severe I was constantly dehydrated, and then my vision began to change. My A1C jumped to the high 7's. The drug was a disaster for me. I had to move heaven and earth to get back to Byetta, and my A1C is coming down, but the Byetta doesn't seem to be as effective as it was prior to taking the Victoza. I have to wonder if the Victoza has left some residual problems with the pancreas not responding as before."

• Cha...
• November 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started this med on 11/18/2016, nausea, headache, and sleepy. I have been on the borderline for over ten years. Annual physical, you must take off 40-60 pounds, diet and exercise I could only remove 25. The first week, down 7 lbs. Appetite is completely gone, have to force myself to eat and drink. Take more naps, drink more smoothies, hard time emptying bladder... Overall, sleep better, feel lighter, and clothing bigger. However, it has only been about two weeks. My personal trainer and I start workout next week."

• Wat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "The side effects are everything that has been described. For me, headache, stomach ache (mild), but with each dose increase, they return and then subside as my body adjusts to the dosage. Very tired but can't sleep more than 6 hours. But the real success: 21 lbs in three weeks... amazing. I am also following intermittent fasting (16/8) with this, only a small amount of carbs, 25g in the morning, and then fruits, veggies, and protein for the remainder of the day. Blood sugar better. NOTHING ELSE has worked for me. I love Victoza!!!"

• red...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Me again! I am now completing my second week of Victoza. My blood sugars are down around 102 after being at 200-250 most of the time! Amazing! I have had some nausea side effects, though. I can barely eat, it's work to put anything into my mouth, and I am a huge foodie. Love to think about, look at, and eat food, but I just can't do it. It's really weird. I have lost 4 pounds from when I started this medicine, and I can tell I will lose more because it is a struggle to eat. There have been 2 days that I have had to go home from work, though. Those 2 days, all I could do was sleep, and I just felt miserable. Yesterday was one of those days, and I had a horrible headache that wouldn't go away with Advil. I'll report again in a few weeks!"

• LAB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Saxenda stops food cravings. Sweets can make you feel sick as well. I have lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks, and my calorie intake ranges between 1,100 to 1,800 calories per day. I'm 5'6" tall, and my starting weight with Saxenda was 185 pounds. I will admit that I have not been exercising, and I clearly need to each day, as my weight loss could have been much greater than what it currently is. Side effects of Saxenda (for me) were nausea, slight headaches, the feeling of nausea when eating anything sweet, and severe constipation. My provider advised me to take one capful of Miralax with 8 oz of water each day to keep the constipation at bay. No constipation after beginning this daily regimen. The PCP that I see is taking blood and running full panels at the 8-week mark to make sure my body is handling the Saxenda, as it does cause cancer and other complications. My labs will be drawn on 4/2/19, and I'm very hopeful that everything looks GREAT!"

• Los...
• August 22, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am a 39 (soon to be 40) year-old male. I stepped on the scale at the doctor's office, and I was horrified to learn that I had let myself get to 284 lbs (I'm only 5'10). I asked the doc for some help, and she recommended a few drugs that might be able to help, Saxenda being one of them. I have been on Saxenda for 6 weeks, and I have lost 23 lbs. I also stopped drinking any kind of soda or sugary drinks and not fast food. I let myself have a cheat meal a week, but I can't even finish it when I do have it. I did have a few issues in the beginning: a headache the first week and some sporadic nausea. The side effects have subsided, and for me, the few days of discomfort have been well worth the reward."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Down 2.5 kg and I'm only on the 0.06 dose (6 days in). No sugar cravings at all. Appetite dramatically reduced. Definitely working. The only side effect I seem to have is a very bad headache. I am also very tired. Do these side effects get any better over time? I am going to persevere because Saxenda is definitely working but hope a higher dose doesn't worsen the headache and fatigue."

• Pun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started using this on May 29th. First day, nothing, day 2, I have a very slight headache and some burping, but no appetite. I ate a cup of yogurt this morning with granola and wasn't even able to finish it. The same with my chicken salad sandwich, could only eat half. I am excited to see where this goes, hopefully, weight will go down significantly. I will keep you all updated! Update: So this is the beginning of my 3rd week. I weighed in this morning, and I am down 8 lbs! I have had some slight nausea, but that's it. I have increased my dosage, and now I am at 1.8 mg. Still not finding myself hungry, and the only time I think about food is when I am trying to figure out what to eat. I am only able to eat small portions of food before I am full."

• Jos...
• January 6, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm in my second week, and since I have upped the dosage, I have noticed constipation and, for the last day, moderate abdominal pain and diarrhea. I definitely don't eat near as much as I used to, and I am very happy about that. I did have headaches the first week, nothing that Motrin couldn't take care of. I am 5'5", I weighed in at 230 pounds, and I have lost 5 pounds as of the first week, not sure today. I am very concerned about the possible side effect of cancer in the thyroid since I do have Hashimoto's disease. But I was considering the gastric sleeve surgery before this medication and really want to give it a shot because I don't want a large portion of my stomach taken out. I'll check in and update you all."

• siv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2012

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I need to be put on the list for a lung transplant, and my pulmonologist said that I must lose 10 kg in 3 months to have an evaluation. I have been on Victoza for 1 month and have lost 4 kg. I started on 0.6, then increased to 0.10, and now I'm on 1.2. Only once did I have nausea and a slight headache. I do not feel hungry, and I believe that Victoza works. I was on diabetes medicine tablets and insulin. I am still taking the tablet but have stopped the insulin. And now I'm slowly, very slowly finding the courage to exercise. Keep a positive mind and try to focus and do things that will complement weight loss and a happy life."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am at the end of my 3rd week on Saxenda. I will increase to 2.2 mg tonight. I have lost 12 lbs. I am never hungry. I have been using MyFitnessPal to track and count calories. I find I have to force myself to eat most days, especially the two days after an increase in med. The first couple of weeks, I had a headache every morning. It has since subsided. I do take my shot at night before bed so I can sleep through any nausea I might have. No other real side effects. I pay $125 out of pocket/month."

• Ban...
• July 12, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have been taking Saxenda for about a month but haven’t been able to up my dose to 3.0 since I’ve been having horrible severe headaches and nausea, watery diarrhea, and vomiting nonstop for weeks. I have no energy. I’m miserable. I wonder, will this be worth it? :( I’ve lost about 4 kg, that’s all, and I can barely eat or do anything from how sick and weak I am. Was very excited to try the medication, but I’m so upset. Any recommendations? :("

• Blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda on August 6, 2018. I am 5'2", 234#. Today, I am 216#. I have had a slight headache. I take Saxenda in the morning. I have had a major depression in appetite. I don’t diet. I don’t count calories. I am learning to live healthy. When I eat at a restaurant, I have found that a hamburger on the children's menu, plain, and water is enough. I have also added lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Keeps me around 300 calories. I eat my calories, not drink them. I can also have a sirloin steak and grilled vegetables at fine dining and stay under 400 calories. When at home, I eat fruit and cottage cheese, oatmeal, grits, cereal...etc. I will make a club sandwich and only eat half and save the other for later. I don’t want a diet because I live a busy lifestyle. I have to make smarter choices. I am hoping to find the time to add exercise in the second month. Good luck."

• Los...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 19, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for over a year. Lost 40 lbs in the first 6 months with diet and exercise. Stopped losing weight and appetite returned, despite staying on the same dose. Gained almost all the weight back and having terrible fatigue and headaches. I’m thinking I should come off and go back on in a few months. Anyone have any experience with this? Thoughts?"

• Dob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Victoza for 2 weeks. Started with 0.6 mg for 1st week, then up to 1.2 mg now. Some nausea and headaches, but not bad at all. Glucose levels are way down, anywhere from 75-119. Before Victoza, glucose was in the 270s. My only complaint is fatigue. I just want to sleep and lay around. Difficult to go to work every day. I hope this passes soon. I would like to stay on it because of the improvement in blood sugar, and appetite is down. Anyone else have this issue?"

• Lou...
• February 20, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm postmenopausal, so losing weight is almost impossible. On Victoza, I'm down 45 lbs. without any dieting or exercise. I was so sick from side effects for the first month or so, which was when I lost the most weight. At first, it turned me off food completely so that I just couldn't eat. In time, the headaches and nausea subsided, and I could eat normally, except the feeling of fullness made me eat less. Slowly, I've lost weight. I tried to stop taking it to rev up the weight loss again, but I put weight back on, so I'm not stopping until I feel like I've got my weight completely under control. It's a crutch for me, but it slowly works without dieting or exercise. If I can lose another 30 lbs., exercise should be easier, which will help."

• Ama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Victoza for weight loss and appetite control. As everyone, I started at 0.6, then 1.2, and I wanted my max to be 1.8. I’ve lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks with the use of the pen and dieting. It does control my cravings and appetite, but not to the point where I have zero appetite. The first week, I had some mild generalized body aches and felt tired, but it didn’t interfere with my day-to-day life. The second week, a couple of episodes of nausea - nothing drastic. The third week, a couple of dull headaches and still slightly tired. At baseline, I have constipation issues, so it's difficult to say if this drug is contributing to that. I will say my nausea is worse when I exercise. I’ll feel fine before, then exercise, and I’m nauseated the rest of the day - again it’s manageable. I take the injections each morning. All in all, it’s working well for me, although I’m always paranoid and on the lookout for further symptoms of more serious issues, but this will not be a long-term drug for me."

• Car...
• March 20, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started about 17 days ago at 217.8 and 5'3. Today at 209. Negative side effects are nausea and headache that seems to come mostly when you bump up the dose. At 1.8 now and I'm never hungry. This stuff is great but deducted one point due to the side effects, however tolerable. No pain, no gain, I mean loss!"

• EmT...
• March 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I haven't been using this very long, but I am already amazed at the results. I started on 3/25/2016. I do an injection first thing in the morning, rotating my upper arms and thighs. I'm still at 0.6, of course. Today is 3/28/2016, and I've lost 6 pounds already. The side effects are mild headaches and severe fatigue. It's hard to wake up and hard to stay awake during the day. This could also be because I completely cut out my caffeine intake from 5-6 daily to 0. I have no nausea or vomiting. I have no appetite. I forced myself to eat a sandwich and drink a protein shake this morning. I only ate once yesterday, too. I make sure to drink plenty of fluids. Also, I haven't had constipation like some have had. I love it so far!"