Liraglutide and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 5)

• rhu...
• May 19, 2017

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "13 May 2, 2017. First dose before bed. Hope it doesn't cause insomnia, or that I'm so allergic I die in my sleep. Haha, kidding (not kidding). Excited for tomorrow. I ate like a maniac today in preparation. Like a smoker who smokes 2 packs the day before quitting. My last rites. Hoping for some serious results. Will keep you posted. May 18, 2017, sleep well - a little lethargic and sleepy the first 2 days. No other symptoms. I take it at night before bed. May 17, I had the worst diarrhea overnight - but by 8 am, that was over. The rest of the day was fine. So far, 3 lbs down. Appetite and cravings are down. I feel like I have some control again."

• But...
• September 22, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on this medication for 5 weeks and lost 19.8 pounds. It came from working out and changing my eating habits. In the beginning, my side effects were extreme tiredness, sweating, cold spells, and nausea. As the weeks pass by, I've noticed a difference in my energy level (tiredness). I've made sure to increase food with vitamins A-Z, which helped. Another aspect is that I do eat less, but to help keep it off, I do low carbs and count my calorie intake (1800). The side effects are worth it. My long-term goal is to keep it off by keeping a healthy lifestyle. Plus, I don't recommend drinking any type of alcohol (wine), it triggered headaches for me. Overall, I love the process so far."

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

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "So far I’ve been on Saxenda since 9/20/2018, and today is 9/28/2018 (day 2 on the 1.2 dosage). In 9 days I’ve lost 10 pounds without exercise. So far, no symptoms besides being really tired. I take the shot at 6 am every morning. So far, I’d recommend. My appetite is pretty much gone! I want to lose 20 more pounds with Saxenda."

• now...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This is day 7, and I've lost 10 lbs. Side effects are brutal, though. Exhausted, constipated, headache, fever for the first 4 days, nauseous when I eat or even drink water. Compounded by side effects from the Shingrix vaccination, and brutal heat wave. Doctor and I agreed that I would continue week 2 at .6 and hope that side effects dissipate. Fingers crossed!"

• kbh...
• January 28, 2016

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "have only been on Victoza for a few days. I had bad nausea and migraines, then it changed to no energy at all. I sleep till noon one day, and I have 2 young kids and a full-time job. Searching for a better answer."

• Mlh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2017

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started Victoza with samples from my diabetic team. Started on 0.6 and worked my way to 1.8 within a few weeks of dosing. No weight loss! It has helped a lot with my blood sugar dropping from fasting 180 to around 120-130. I have bumped from 1500 mg of Metformin to 1000 mg. But, no weight loss. I asked my nurse if I could bump up doses to 3.0 since Saxenda has a dose of 3.0 and it's the same med. She agreed, so I did a 1.8 and a 1.2 shot each morning. Side note: I work overnights. I take my meds in the AM (also on Lexapro that made me tired. I am off of Lexapro now, so my med schedule will change.) I am fortunate enough to get Saxenda at a $0 copay, but it has not helped me at all. I may need to tweak my hours of injection to get the full benefits it."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2022

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "After being unable to lose weight on my own numerous times, trying many different methods and different prescribed pills, my doctor settled on Saxenda 3 mg daily after following increased amounts. I was at a starting weight of 395 lbs, and within 5 months came down to 365 lbs. It was awesome! But my insurance said it wasn’t enough for them and canceled it on me. After stopping the medication, my body went crazy. Extreme hunger, even if I already ate, irritability, exhausted all the time, overly thirsty. Whatever balance Saxenda gave me daily was ripped away just as quickly. It’s extremely frustrating, and I’m worried about putting back on the weight I lost. Maybe I didn’t do what I needed to properly, but just be warned, the effects will only last as long as the med does."

• Mid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2023

Liraglutide "I have been taking Victoza for 3 weeks now, and I have consistently shed 8 pounds because I am only eating one meal per day. I'm currently doing 1.8 mg per day. Nausea will go away if you start at 0.6 mg for at least two weeks. No other side effects, other than feeling more tired and sleeping longer."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Awful! Took Saxenda for 4 days. The side effects were terrible. Severe diarrhea, nausea, headache, no energy, zero appetite (literally had to make myself eat some fruit and crackers just to have something), lightheaded, dry heaves, dizzy. No more. I quit."

• wei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2017

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda on Aug 26th. I lost 7 lbs the first week and felt great-very minimal nausea. In the 2nd week, I upped my dose, and toward the evening, I would seem to get my cravings back a little. At the end of my 2nd week, I was down 11 lbs total. Today, I upped my dose to 1.8, and I hope to be back on track. So far today, I am not hungry at all. I have no side effects, and I feel I have more energy since I have been on Saxenda, which is weird because I hear about how everyone is so tired. I love the effects I am seeing and can't wait to hit the 20 lb lost mark."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on Nov 22nd, after 2 weeks, I am down 10 pounds. I move to 1.8 dose tonight. Only side effect is I am tired, but this could be from other reasons. I take my dose at night, no nausea and no other side effects. I do not feel hungry and have no cravings. I am amazed! Hope the journey continues with progress and this continues to work."

• Ave...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "At the conclusion of week 3, I notice my appetite coming back a little... but at the same time, I know I'm not eating as much because I keep 'running out of steam' when working out. Finding it harder to get to the gym because I'm tired. Was going to stay on the 1.8 ml dose, but since appetite has been a problem, I am upping it to 2.4. Didn't lose much this week... weighed in at 252 lb... but still very happy, headed in the right direction. Will update again next week."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Since I've been on Victoza since 2/5/18, my symptoms have been mild. I have experienced constipation, very bad heartburn, tiredness, and mild headaches. I'm not sure if I need to complain, but it's a little irritating. But my appetite has decreased, and my blood sugar numbers are down."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2012

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "Love it. Sugar dropped drastically. Slight constipation and heartburn. Not sure about weight loss as I have been on it for 3 weeks. Curbed appetite. Nausea first 2 nights, but took at bedtime, so not bad. A little tired at times, but feel better. Insurance will not pay, so it's expensive. Just completed sample. Still tried Metformin and Januvia."

• Min...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2017

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've now been on this medication for 8 weeks. I've lost 20 lbs. No side effects except dry mouth sometimes and being tired sometimes. The weight is just falling off of me. I look great again. I will continue this drug until I lose another 20 lbs. I've tried a lot of medications for weight loss and none worked. This is actually working. My insurance covers most of the fee. Have your doctor call in the needles also, and you get those cheaper."

• ari...
• May 26, 2011

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I started this medicine on April 1. Here it is almost June 1....no weight loss, nauseous constantly, very tired. Went from 0.6 the first week to 1.2 for a week, then to 1.8. Pharmacist suggested going back to 1.2 as the 1.8 made me so nauseous. Have switched back and forth a couple of times now. Cannot handle the 1.8 and work a full-time job. Sugars showed excellent improvement the first two weeks (97-115), now I'm lucky if I can stay under 160, even with nothing in my stomach. I was 211 yesterday morning after eating an egg. I'm 187 today after eating a half a cup of oatmeal. Also take 2000 mg of metformin at night. (Previous medicines were Byetta and Avandimet) and I'm craving sugar."

• Spa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2017

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Saxenda 2 weeks ago. The only side effect I have had is being tired all the time. I have lost 6 lbs with no exercise, but now that my kids are back at school, I'll be going to the gym. I find that I am not hungry for like 3 days, by the 4th day, I am starving. I will be starting 1.8 in 2 days, so hopefully that will stop the every couple-day hunger."

• Anonymous
• October 27, 2010

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Victoza for 2 months. After 2 weeks on 0.06, I lost 7 lbs. My A1C before Victoza was good, just very slightly above normal (pre-diabetic range). I had been controlling my type 2 with a low-carb diet and 500 mg Metformin twice daily. But morning blood sugars were always in the 90s to low 100s, until Victoza. Then morning tests came back in the 80s... woo hoo! After another 2 weeks, the effects of the lowest dose seemed to wear off, and my appetite came back and my fasting sugar went up a little bit, so I thought it's time to up my dose. I did, and my appetite went away, but I felt so tired and drained. Also, I experienced tingling in my left foot, kind of like it's asleep but lighter. So I stopped taking it completely."

• Mid...
• February 7, 2017

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I started Victoza today. At only 0.6 mg, I felt so undeniably and utterly unwell that I cannot imagine even trying it for a second day. In summary, severe low blood sugar symptoms, ravenously hungry, and I was also prescribed this for weight loss as well as diabetes, headache, no energy, and a general feeling of being very not well. In short, I do not recommend this to anyone."

• rol...
• October 30, 2010

Liraglutide for Type 2 Diabetes "I started Victoza on October 28, 2010, and have no energy. Today, October 30, 2010, I changed my injection to nighttime. I feel good today, and my blood sugars are beautiful. I do have concerns with the long-term effect of this medicine. I will post my B/S levels on November 4, 2010."

• AA1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2017

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been using Saxenda for a month now, started Nov. 4, 2017. My starting weight was 242 pounds, and I'm a 5'10" male. Today, as of Dec. 4, 2017, I weigh 230, so a -12 weight loss in a month. Definite reduction in appetite, as I feel full with about half or less than what I would normally eat before. Exercising lightly, mostly walking, but getting a treadmill and free weights soon to start to increase the intensity of exercise, as I'm now at a full 3mg dosage. No real side effects, only at the start was feeling tired, but it went away after the first week. Will update every month, as the goal is to get to 170 pounds."

• kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2017

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on Saxenda for 2.5 weeks at a dosage of 1.8. I have only lost 1 lb. I am definitely less hungry... but have horrible heartburn and am exhausted. Before starting Saxenda, I walked 90 minutes a day on the treadmill. Lately tho, I can barely make 60 minutes."

• den...
• July 9, 2010

Liraglutide "I've been really pleased with the low blood sugar results, but found that I was really tired. I went to the doctor for an ear infection and found that I had low blood pressure. I forgot that my high blood pressure was related to the diabetes. Once the blood sugar levels lowered, so did my high blood pressure. Cutting back on one of my medicines gave me more energy. I will keep an eye on my blood pressure, but will definitely not give up the Victoza."

• Vom...
• April 4, 2021

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "This drug Saxenda makes you sick to your stomach and vomit everything you eat. If you do eat, you feel nausea constantly! No appetite, no energy. I would advise anyone who is thinking of taking this to help lose weight, don't take this drug."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2018

Liraglutide for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Victoza since the beginning of June and had lost about 13 lbs - but also lost a lot of inches. I was up to the max with those pens 1.8. Dr. just switched me to Saxenda this week and recommended starting at 2.4. Today I’m exhausted. But I had experienced a lot of nausea and exhaustion when I started Victoza, so I’m guessing the exhaustion is related to the increase. I would like to lose another 10 lbs. I’m 70 this week and started at 168 lbs."