Liraglutide and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say

• Ttt...
• February 26, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Saxenda for seven days. My starting weight was 186.4, and today I'm 181, that's >5 lbs in one week! I have had very, very mild nausea for a few minutes after the first dose, unusual taste in my mouth, I'm incredibly thirsty and have a dry mouth. I have lost my appetite and only feel the need to eat around dinner time. At this point, I have a nutritious soup and a slice of brown sourdough. If I still feel hungry, I will eat some plain chicken breast pieces. This is very strange for me as I am usually constantly hungry or obsessing over the next meal. I was very much a binge eater in the evenings, but I have lost all cravings. An unexpected bonus, I've not felt the need to drink alcohol or coffee. I used wine as emotional support, sometimes drinking a bottle a night, but I've not felt any urge to drink at all. I had a glass the other day out of habit, and it lasted me all evening; I'm pleased to say that I didn't enjoy it very much!!! Best of luck, everyone."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started using Saxenda on June 2. I am 43 years old and my starting weight was 87.8 kg. My height is 172 cm and I’m very athletic. For the past two years, my weight started to slowly escalate from 73 kg to 87.8 kg. I’m not sure if that is due to hypothyroidism or age, but in either case I wasn’t very happy because no matter how much I was working out or dieting, my weight would increase. My doctor recommended Saxenda and honestly, it’s been the best thing that ever happened to me. I just started my 1.2 dose and to date I have lost 4 kg (9 days). My appetite decreased dramatically, I basically drink lots of fluids (juice and water) and bread is strictly out of the menu… I don’t crave it at all! I hope to get back to my ideal weight (70 kg). I can’t wait to get my old body back ❤️. I will post another update soon."

• DrD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2020

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Saxenda January 1, 2020 at 300.4 lbs. To date February 21, I am down 44 lbs. 1000 to 1200 calories per day and 10k to 12k average # of steps per day. Cravings are gone low appetite, and nausea if I try to eat too much. Few side effects now but same as everyone else at the beginning. By the end of my 2nd script, I may be down 60 lbs and would like to stop shots for a while but concerned about gaining back. Anybody have experience with stopping? Can I stop for a month and start again if not happy with weight gain?"

• Sin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Victoza since May 2019 and to date I have lost 34 lbs! Yeah, it does take a bit to get used to, and you will lose your appetite, but stick with it. I find that I do get constipated, and I’m not sure what to do about it right now since I’ve always had issues with bowel movements. One other thing that drives me crazy is that I will be starving and then when I finally eat, I take 3 bites and then...full! My husband teases me about it because I will be ready to hurt someone, then get full almost from just looking at food. I’ve not exercised at all with this medication, but I definitely feel well enough to do so. 6 more lbs until I’m out of my 200’s.... so onward!"

• Pen...
• 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 1.8 ml. 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 heavily 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 km 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."

• Ann...
• October 3, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I read user reviews with fingers crossed because results sounded too good to be true. But after 5 weeks on Saxenda, I have gone from 182 to 160. I was super nauseous and taking OTC meds for that, gradually just drinking ginger ale as my body becomes accustomed to full dose. Appetite is virtually gone, as is my craving for sweets. I’ve not started regular exercise yet but plan to. Not sure if it’s relevant, but at week 3, I stopped taking an SSRI (Zoloft) — that drug was basically why I gained 60 lbs in 18 months. I’m about halfway to my weight loss goal and feel elated with and grateful for this drug. The price is shockingly high ($1500 for 3 boxes of 5 pens each, plus needles) for a 3-month supply — but I’d spent nearly that much during the past year on other weight loss methods (without results). I hope this review helps someone the way other reviewers helped reassure me. Good luck, everybody! :)"

• Dar...
• 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 1.8 mg and have decreased appetite (a major plus). Working out 5-7 days a week. I 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!"

• Bac...
• November 6, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda about a year and a half ago. I lost 40 lbs and was feeling so great! Then, Saxenda stopped working for me. My appetite came back for sweets, and I have gained 25 lbs back. I decided to quit taking Saxenda because it really wasn't helping me anymore, and my hunger pains are so bad now in comparison to before I started Saxenda. It's like my body has to get used to not taking it again. I've decided to try once again to try and lose the weight on my own by making better food choices. I want to stop this weight gain in its tracks as I don't want to gain all of it back again. I just couldn't see myself taking this drug long term, especially since it quit working for me. Others may take it long term and it still works, but for me, after a year, all the cravings came back, as well as my appetite. I look for instances of people having the withdrawals from it, but nothing is out there. Anyone quit taking it and feel EXTREMELY hungry?"

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

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 1, 2014

"I was prescribed Victoza after developing insulin resistance after having my son. I consistently gained 10 pounds per year, despite increased activity levels. I was 5'7' and 246 pounds. I want to lose 60 pounds. When I first began Victoza, it made me incredibly sick. I had to dial my dose back to 0.1 and increase by one point every week. Even at that low dose, I experienced decreased appetite and weight loss. I have also noticed that my constant cravings have mostly disappeared. After 6 months, I'm down 45 pounds and feeling great. My blood sugars are in the normal range for the first time in FOUR years. This medicine has changed my life."

• T G...
• August 29, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Victoza for almost 3 months. Why didn't someone tell me about this sooner. There are some side effects in the beginning: nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, but they only lasted a few weeks. I did experience bad stomach cramps and major nausea when I increased to 1.2, but I called my doctor and she told me to stick with the 0.6 until my next visit, which she kept me on. My sugar levels have been great, 95-115, a far cry from the 200-300's. My A1C went from 7.6 to 6.2 in 2 months, and I have lost 22 lbs so far. I also take metformin 1000mg 2x a day. I have noticed that my blood pressure has increased slightly, so we are watching that and may need to increase my blood pressure medicine. About administering the shot: I was intimidated at first, but it's painless."

• Sea...
• July 12, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I'm one week in with Victoza and my appetite has decreased significantly, having gastroenteritis symptoms in the evening and really bad flatulence! I am eating small meals of bland food to compensate. I started on the 0.6 dose and will increase to 1.2 in a couple of days. Good news, I am losing weight! No sugar cravings! Will keep you all posted on how it progresses."

• tin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Victoza for 42 days, and I've lost 19 lbs. This was my last hope by my doctor because nothing else was working. I was at my heaviest, 206 lbs. My doctor also recommended I take the pill Alli (over the counter-you can find at Walmart). So with this, I feel really good. Not like diet pills where you are good all day and then hungry all night. I do count my calories and do not eat after 6 p.m. This is the best thing with no side effects besides loss of appetite."

• RN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Was on Victoza 4 years ago and lost about 48 pounds. Had an A1C of 6.8-7.1. Switched insurances to one that didn't cover Victoza. Had to go on insulin instead, 70/30 55 units before breakfast and dinner. So I gained back 40 pounds in about 10 months. A1C has been as high as 11.2 and as low as 8.0. Have had to deal with hypoglycemia several times. Just got new insurance this month, began Victoza last Thursday, and took my insulin that day, too. Glucose dropped from high 200s average to having a 104 and a 118 that day. I haven't seen numbers like that in a couple of years! Friday, I skipped my insulin dose. Glucoses are staying in the 100s, appetite is much less, and I am INSULIN FREE, which will help in so many ways!"

• Bjm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I suffer from thyroid, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and respiratory issues like asthma and bronchial issues, which makes it extremely hard to lose even 1 lb. I took 1.8 Victoza, and it really made me sick. No hunger whatsoever, thirsty, coughing, really cold, and the tiredness at the end of the day is terrible. I cannot sleep. So that whole week I didn't take it. I was 210 pounds, and from one day of taking it, that whole week managed to drop 9 lbs. Incredible and amazing is this. I'll suffer through awful side effects because physically the weight loss is wonderful."

• Dia...
• January 25, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started a workout program in February 2016 and was doing well by losing 50 lbs over 8 months. Like most of us, though, I wanted more. I took Saxenda for 6 weeks starting November 1, 2016, and lost 14 lbs in the first few weeks. Appetite was really suppressed, and the last 2 weeks I was extremely tired. I spoke to my doctor about cycling on and off as I noticed the weight loss had stopped once I hit 14 lbs. I went off Saxenda for 3 weeks and began again at the beginning of January and am down an additional 15 lbs. I will continue for another week and then cycle off for 3 weeks again and start over. I find the appetite and energy side effects kick in around 4 weeks, so by cycling on and off, I can avoid those effects and maximize the weight loss."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am 37 years old, 5'5'. My starting weight on September 20, 2018, was 233.7 lbs. I have had 3 femoral and tibial osteotomies over the last 3 years. This has made exercise very difficult and extremely painful. Hence the recommendation of Victoza by my physician and surgeon. Since starting 8 days ago at 0.6 mg, I have lost 11.5 lbs, bringing me to 222.2 lbs. I increased to 1.2 mg yesterday. I feel very successful. Symptoms-They haven't been unmanageable but sometimes more noticeable than others. Dry mouth, weird feeling tongue, nausea, heartburn, and lack of appetite. But, I've found peppermint tea helps with all of the symptoms. I'm going to keep going to reach my goal of 80 lbs lost."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 10 days and am following the dosing exactly as prescribed, so I am 3 days into 1.2. Insurance covered most of the cost. I haven't experienced nausea, burping, or any of the other symptoms I have seen described. But I have a complete loss of appetite. I am 53 years old, female, 5 feet 2 inches, and started at 179 pounds. When I weighed myself a few days ago, I was down to 172. I have, however, experienced a sadness over the complete loss of joy in eating. I don't know if that makes sense, but it is a struggle for me. I can't even imagine eating chocolate, soda, or anything 'bad' for you."

• Hou...
• February 26, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I love Victoza! In just 8 weeks my A1c has gone from 8.2 to 6.4. I can't wait to see what it is after the full 90 days. For the most part, the side effects pretty much subsided after the first month. As long as I eat properly, I feel really good. If I eat something I shouldn't, especially something fatty, it makes me nauseous. Processed foods do not taste good at all. I find myself actually craving healthier foods like plain chicken and vegetables and steering clear of things with sauces or heavily flavored foods. I am seldom hungry and now eat approximately half of what I used to eat. Blood sugar levels have improved, and in ten weeks, I have lost 30 pounds."

• Snw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So I was 290 when starting this. About 4 weeks later, I have lost 20 pounds. Everybody is different, I was fine the first week, then when increased to 1.2, I was very nauseous and had absolutely no appetite. When increased to 1.8, I could not handle it, was continuously vomiting, so I went back down to 1.2 for now. Still, my appetite is nonexistent, and I have to eat very small 'meals.' It is basically trial by error, you have to see which foods your body can tolerate while on this med. I am happy so far with results, as I feel this is exactly what I need to get out of some unhealthy eating habits."

• Mum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m 10 days in on Saxenda, gone from 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg on day 7. I have 50 lbs to lose and so far have lost 10 lbs! I literally have no appetite. On day 6, my appetite returned a bit, like I was used to the dose. Since upping it to 1.2, I’ve been feeling constantly full and a bit queasy, and have hence struggled to eat much at all. I’m going to drop back down to 0.6 for a few days as I should be eating a bit more than I am (like 1 sandwich a day!) It really does work. The only thing I would say is listen to your body, and if you don’t feel like you need to up the dose, then don’t. 10 days in and I’m still on my first pen - I bought 5, so these are going to last me ages! I’ll update again in a few weeks with how I’m getting on."

• Bob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started with .6 about 6 months ago. Nausea, dizziness, heartburn, and loss of appetite. Not pleasant. Blood sugars did not seem to improve - questioned if stress due to symptoms was counteracting each other. (Stress raises glucose). Decided to give the drug its best shot, so after two weeks, increased the dosing to maximum (1.8). Slowly, symptoms subsided, and post-meal glucose came down. Down substantially. Fasting still remains around 130 to 140, but that also is improved. Post-meal about 140 if I eat a proper diet. While I would have preferred a greater reduction in numbers, the drug is beneficial. Side effects are now all gone. I'm 64."

• Div...
• September 8, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started taking Victoza on March 25th, weighing 318 lbs. Experienced mild side effects - loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation. I have now lost 30 lbs, and this drug has drastically changed the way I eat and view food, and I no longer have any day-to-day side effects. I am eating much less at meals, no snacking, and it has changed my cravings for junk food and sugar. Most peculiar of all is the fact that I am unable to drink beer anymore! I love beer, but after 1, my stomach turns inside out and I feel sick - not good for my love of beer, great for the health benefits of not drinking beer. :) I have hit a few plateaus, but then the weight loss begins again. I have gone down 2 pant sizes - this is a miracle drug for me!!"

• Mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I lost 8 lbs in 7 days, but by the time I upped the pen to the middle dose, I had no appetite, and even when I tried to eat, I gagged. I had to drink Boost to get something in me and was very weak, shaky, and my heart was racing. I waited about a month and tried again, planning to stick just to the lowest dose. By day 7, I had lost another 5 lbs and again was weak and could hardly eat. Started having stomach cramping as well. I will not take this no matter how bad I want to lose weight or control my type 2 diabetes."

• Ave...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’m an average 55 yr. old guy who started Saxenda one month ago. So far I’ve lost 14 pounds (295 – 281). My appetite has decreased and my energy has increased. I’m also trying to be more active and drink less alcohol, so I’m sure that helps too. To be honest, I thought I’d lose my weight by now, but I’m happy with the 2-3 pounds a week. I see this drug and my new approach to eating and fitness as a life-changing event, so I’m happy being patient for some obvious body changes. No one but my spouse has noticed any difference. The drug is easy to take, and after the initial fear of giving myself a shot, it has been quite easy. The best part of this drug is that all the crazy cravings have stopped. Before Saxenda, I could eat a ½ gallon of ice cream or ½ a pie in one sitting, but I haven’t had the slightest desire to even take a bite since I’m on the drug. It’s been remarkable. I’m thankful that my insurance covers almost all of the drug as it’s ridiculously expensive paying for it on your own. I’ll post again in a month or two. Look for Average Guy D."