Liraglutide and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• MrB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "Using Victoza for about 5 weeks, I feel a whole lot better generally, with stable blood glucose. With regard to food, I eat smaller, choose better, and more balanced food. I have lost around 10 kg in total in this time, and this alone has made a huge difference. I also consume pre/probiotics daily now, and this helped with the GI disturbances. As for side effects, I had nausea, dizzy spells, gut ache/cramps, reflux, and felt rather tired in the first 2 weeks. All dissipated in the first 4 weeks. At the time, I told myself I prefer to feel like this in the short term than head into a future potentially suffering from the plethora of illnesses brought about by Type 2 Diabetes. It works for me. Give it a chance."

• 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!!!"

• Ste...
• May 7, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was getting frustrated with doing a lot of exercising and eating right but not losing weight. Diabetes runs in my family. I decided to make one last attempt at asking my endocrinologist for something to help. As I had asked a few doctors before, but they would say, 'exercise and cut your calories.' Anyhow, I got given the Saxenda, I had some mild nausea in the beginning. I've lost 13 pounds in 1 month. I still exercise and eat healthy. However, I did not exercise much 1 week, only 3 times, and still lost weight. For me, it worked great. Suppressed my appetite, a little tiredness, but worth it. Now I'm just worried about maintaining my weight loss. That's the hardest part. Will have to talk to the doctor about it when I get there."

• Syr...
• May 25, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am currently on week 3 of taking Saxenda. The first night was horrible. My advice is to eat very small meals the first day of taking this medication. I ate a very normal portion meal and was extremely sick my first night. After that, I was weak the next day (lack of sleep from the night before). That was the only issue I've had so far. I eat very small meals and have posted 10 pounds in two weeks. Overall, I do feel a bit tired from the medication, and I got my period 6 days early (coincidence? Maybe). Satisfied so far. Will give an update after my six-week supply runs out."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2010

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug makes me so lethargic I can't drive for fear of falling asleep at the wheel. I can barely get out of bed. This got worse when my MD upped the dose to 1.8. I think maybe I should go back a dose. I lose 5 lbs in 4 weeks, but I haven't decided it's worth it since I am so fatigued I can't function on a normal level. Most days I can't even get out of my pajamas, but it is the only symptom I have experienced. My MD said he had not heard this complaint from any other patient."

• 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."

• Pri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on November 7. I'm down about 10 pounds already. I didn't experience a lot of side effects, just very fatigued/tired a lot. I had extremely low energy. My doctor said, get this, I wasn't eating enough. Wow! Once I increased my fiber and protein, I started feeling much better. Feeling very hopeful about this journey."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 6 days ago. A little bit of nausea when I take the injection at night. I am a little more tired throughout the day. No appetite, I'm not sure if I should be eating? Could someone suggest a vegan multivitamin to take? I haven't lost any weight. Cheese makes me nauseous. Or maybe it is milk? I don't know. I've limited my dairy to practically 1x per week."

• Car...
• March 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Began with the minimum 0.6 mg dose of Saxenda on 9 February and increased by the same amount every 7 days. My appetite disappeared, but the acid indigestion was horrible. I also felt tired, lethargic, and dizzy most of the time. After 3 weeks, I decided to increase the dosage every 14 days instead, which helped. I'm now steady at 2.4 mg. The side effects have disappeared, except for the fatigue. I wear a Fitbit and try to do 5,000 steps per day. Cardio is out of the question; I'm just too tired, but I have lost 5 kg (approx. 12 lbs). I feel and look so much better. I've started getting an itchy rash at the injection sites. Fatty or sugary food is repulsive; I can easily eat less than 1,000 cal/day."

• Car...
• March 18, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Began with the minimum 0.6 mg dose of Saxenda on 9 February and increased by the same amount every 7 days. My appetite disappeared, but the acid indigestion was horrible. I also felt tired, lethargic, and dizzy most of the time. After 3 weeks, I decided to increase the dosage every 14 days instead, which helped. I'm now steady at 2.4 mg. The side effects have disappeared, except for the fatigue. I wear a Fitbit and try to do 5,000 steps per day. Cardio is out of the question; I'm just too tired, but I have lost 5 kg (approx. 12 lbs). I feel and look so much better. I've started getting an itchy rash at the injection sites. Fatty or sugary food is repulsive; I can easily eat less than 1,000 cal/day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Last report was 10/29. Been on Saxenda 10 weeks - down 24 lbs (goal is 28 lbs), dose has stayed at 1.2. Tried 1.8 for a day but felt nauseous. Before Saxenda, my cravings for bread, sweets, and a glass of wine after work almost every day were awful. Following my doctor's diet and using Saxenda - cravings barely exist. Only 1 glass of wine in 10 weeks and a few pieces of Halloween candy twice. Before Saxenda, I would've finished the bag. I use Miralax every other day and feel a little more tired than usual, but no major problems. A bit afraid of what happens when I reach my goal soon, but the Saxenda experience with little to no cravings has really made me think about my behavior and the triggers that make me want to eat for no reason."

• Der...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Victoza for 6 weeks for PCOS insulin resistance. I am on a 0.6 mg daily injection. Lost 12 pounds, no more starvation, no hand shaking, and no constant thinking about food. I went up on the dose to 1.2 mg but had to reduce back due to severe tiredness. I love this medication."

• 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."

• Gbo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is an update, now completed four weeks on Saxenda and experienced a 27-pound weight loss. Began at 284 lbs, now 257 lbs. I'm a 55 yo male and 6' tall. Now on a full maintenance dose of 3.0. Still able to get through the day without feeling hungry and finding that two or three small meals per day satisfy what little appetite I have. The worst thing for me was the sensation of nausea over the first three weeks, but that has now disappeared. Still feeling a bit lethargic, hoping that will abate in time also. The cost in Australia for this medication is $380 a month and not covered by most insurance companies. I get a real boost when trying on new clothes, now one or two sizes smaller, a definite sign the medication and effort are working."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Saxenda for a week (0.6 dose) and I am not hungry. The 3rd day I felt a bit tired, but by day 5 that was gone. I do not have the cravings that I had before starting the medicine. My doctor gave me a 6-week sample along with a prescription and discount card. I can tell by how loose my clothes are that I have lost some inches. I am excited!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started this medication on 12/9/15 and had a severe headache and nausea for 2 days. My beginning weight was 191. On day #3, I noticed I was not eating or drinking very much, and that is probably why I had those symptoms so severe. On day #4, it became very clear that I had no appetite nor a desire to eat...anything. On the 5th day, I started the 1.2 and had no side effects. I do notice that I'm never hungry and when I do eat, I can only take a couple bites and I'm done. I'm extremely tired, but again I think it's because of not eating. Today my weight was 180.4 and my pants keep falling down, lol. I'm f/u with my PCP on the 22nd, so we will see how things go from there."

• 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."

• CAI...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Victoza a little over 3 weeks ago, at 5'5", 197 lbs. I am at the 1.8 dosage. I've lost ~5 pounds. I am active and am on Weight Watchers but have been unable to lose weight for over 9 months until I started Victoza. I've had some side effects: elevated BP and a bit of a consistent headache (I'm trying to counteract this by eliminating caffeine, increasing water, reducing anti-inflammatory meds) and tiredness. However, the decrease in appetite is a welcome relief!"

• Hai...
• July 26, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Victoza for 10 days at 0.6, and the side effects have been minimal - just a bit of abdominal disturbance late morning and a feeling of tiredness in the afternoon. I have been injecting before breakfast but am thinking of moving that to last thing at night to see if it makes a difference. Blood sugar readings first thing in the morning are definitely lower. Did feel a loss of appetite in the first few days and ended up missing out on lunch, but found I was then eating a lot for supper, so have tried to stick to three meals a day and just keep the portion sizes small. Will no doubt be moved up to a higher dose after the first month but hope this does not cause any additional side effects. Also take 2500 mg Metformin daily."

• 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."

• JJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Saxenda for 1 month. Lost 4% of my weight or 7 pounds. I am not at the max dosage yet. I have experienced side effects when I increase dosage. The side effects include nausea, tired, and dizzy. I am 63 years old and am happy with the progress and look forward to increased loss as my activity increases. Warmer weather is coming and hopefully COVID restrictions will be lifted. Motivated to get on the bike. I am prediabetic and managing this is my number one reason for taking Saxenda. Weight loss is a bonus."

• Myr...
• October 12, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Saxenda for 3 weeks. I had little side effects, the most prominent ones are constipation, light nausea, and tiredness. I read reviews before starting it, and it helped me a lot. First, I started on a Friday night. This gives me the weekend to ride out the worst of the side effects and the night to sleep through the worst of it. I usually get 2 days of side effects when I change my dose. Usually on Thursday night, I start to feel the effect of the medicine decreasing. I follow a 1200-calorie meal plan and exercise 3 times a week. I lost 13 lbs so far. I feel so much better, and I also stopped drinking alcohol entirely, and I don’t have any desire to. Saxenda is only a tool, though, if you keep your habits, nothing will change. It helps by reducing appetite and cravings, this helped me focus on eating food to nourish my body and not because I have cravings. It’s expensive, though, if you don’t have insurance, it runs at about $400/month."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "Today is 15 days on Victoza. I have lost 8 lbs. Starting weight 207 and I am 5'6. I started the first week feeling very tired and nauseous, but after a few days, it went away. Once I upped the dose, it started again. The first week I took 0.6 mg, and now I am on 1.2 mg. I am still feeling very tired, and I have no appetite, food doesn't taste the same anymore. I have to force myself to eat. Sadly, I don't enjoy food anymore. I am happy with the weight loss, and I do feel lighter. I will continue to take it since I've read the symptoms will go away after a while. My main goal is to improve my A1C."

• 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."

• Oll...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I cannot comment on how effective Saxenda is, as I just cannot get past the nausea and tiredness, so I'm stopping just 12 days in. I know it works for some people, but I'm not willing to put up with the side effects."