Belviq and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• mam...
• July 28, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq for 8 days now and have lost 6 pounds. I am using the Losing It app to log my food and track my calories, which makes it so easy. My goal is 1,200 calories a day, but sometimes I just can't work them all in. The first couple of days, I did have a small, nagging headache, but I am used to dealing with migraines, so it wasn't a big deal. The first week, there was some tiredness, but that seems to be leaving me now, and I seem to be getting more energy back. The discount card is a plus since it only costs $75.00 a month to fill. I am happy with the results so far and look forward to feeling better without the weight."

• Elv...
• June 18, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this pill for 2 weeks now, and I think it's great. I have only lost 5 lbs, but for me that is great, as I have slowly been gaining. I know it has helped change my eating habits. I was doing Zumba 3 to 5 times a week, and I wasn't losing anything. I knew I had to change something, so I asked my doctor to give me something. She suggested this because the other popular pill would increase my blood pressure. I have also lost inches. In the beginning, I was very tired to the point of exhaustion, but I stuck with it, and now I am no longer tired. I take B12 vitamins, and that has helped. My insurance doesn't pay for it, but I spend money on other worthless things, so I figure this is worth it. It is changing my life."

• Elv...
• June 18, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on this pill for 2 weeks now, and I think it's great. I have only lost 5 lbs, but for me that is great, as I have slowly been gaining. I know it has helped change my eating habits. I was doing Zumba 3 to 5 times a week, and I wasn't losing anything. I knew I had to change something, so I asked my doctor to give me something. She suggested this because the other popular pill would increase my blood pressure. I have also lost inches. In the beginning, I was very tired to the point of exhaustion, but I stuck with it, and now I am no longer tired. I take B12 vitamins, and that has helped. My insurance doesn't pay for it, but I spend money on other worthless things, so I figure this is worth it. It is changing my life."

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 10, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Belviq because I gained weight after my hysterectomy. A year later, I was diagnosed with heart issues. The doctors put me on so many meds. It was horrible! I noticed the heavier I got, the worse my heart got. I was never considered overweight, but any extra weight you do makes your heart work more. I saw a commercial on TV about this new medicine and asked my doctor about it. He said, 'I'm all for it!!' I'm happy to say that after 6 months, I lost 25 pounds. I'm no longer on any meds and feel great!! I felt bad the first 3 days (headaches, tiredness). I'm so glad that I stuck to it. It was the push my body needed!! I recommend this to anyone. What do you have to lose? I'm so thankful to my doctor for giving me this chance!!!"

• CLa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq for 1 week and 1 day. Day 1 was just awful. I felt 'stoned', dizzy, brain fog, tight chest, extremely tired. The positive: virtually instantaneous appetite suppression, and more than that - a feeling of satisfaction after eating only a fraction of what I normally ate. So I decided to play out the side effects and see if they went away. Each day was a little better than the last. By day 4, I was feeling mostly normal - more like a Benadryl fog than a stoned feeling now. Other side effects were a mild cough, some ear/jaw pain, sneezing fits, and general weirdness. It is mostly gone now, and I am down 3 lbs. Glad I stuck with it. I am in it for the long haul. I desperately want to be one of those before-and-after people!"

• Ilr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Belviq in late April 2016. I told my physician that I wanted to seriously lose weight and wanted something safe with not a lot of side effects to help me jump-start the weight coming off. He told me his patients that took Belviq had had good success. He is not the type of doctor just to prescribe whatever you want. He does his research, and I did mine. Today is August 1st, and I have lost 20 lbs. It's not a miracle pill, but Belviq's main purpose is to make your brain make your body feel not hungry. I really have to work at planning out my meals. The only side effect I have noticed is that I am tired and sleepy. I sometimes have to drink a strong cup of coffee just to keep awake in the early evening when my husband comes home from work."

• Abr...
• October 28, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Belviq on 10/10/2015. I was at 183 lbs. When I weighed in the following Saturday, 10/17/2015, I weighed 176. I'm very happy! The next week I weighed in and I actually gained 2 lbs, I was 178. Today I weighed myself and I was back at 176. Hopefully, Saturday, 10/31, I will weigh less. I get very thirsty, so I drink a lot of water. The first week I worked out 3 times a week: just basic walk, run, walk, jog, etc. I started that again. On the 2nd day, I had a migraine, but I was also taking other meds for my cough. On the 3rd day, I was ok, no migraine, just a slight headache. Right now, the only thing I do feel is tiredness. Overall, it's very good. I used to drink a large coffee every morning. Now I take a few sips and I'm lucky if I even drink half of it."

• I F...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Started on May 14, 2015, ONE pill per day. Starting weight 187 lbs. Weighed yesterday, May 30, at 183 lbs. It may not seem like a lot, but considering I have hypothyroidism and I have not exercised at all, I think it is great! So happy! The first two days, the pills made me feel nauseous and tired and gave me a headache, but after the 3rd day, everything was great. NO side effects! I am going to see my doctor in a week and a half and will ask her to prescribe me the regular dose, 2 pills a day. My goal is 135 - 140 lbs. I still have a long way to go, but I am sure Belviq won't let me down."

• Mdg...
• May 17, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started 5/14/15, and after schpeel from my doc about 15% experience headaches, I prepared myself for a huge headache by noon. I took it at 8 am, no headache by noon or after. I was really tired and had body aches, but could be from the cold I had as well. Able to function all day though. My weight Thursday was 226.7, as of Saturday am, my weight is 224.5. I am learning my hunger is mental and not physical. My mental cravings are still present, but not actually feeling hungry, so I can stop at a few bites because nothing really tastes as good as it does in my 'hungry mind.' So I'm definitely becoming aware of my triggers. Can't wait to see my results after 1 month."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I am on my third day of Belviq. It seems to be working for suppressing my appetite. I read a lot of reviews before taking it, and I have noticed some of the common side effects (not sure if it's just because I read it that I'm thinking I'm feeling it). I have had some dizziness, super thirsty, some heat flashes, tired... But I do like the fact that it suppresses my appetite. I've been eating healthier and working out a lot, so I will weigh in two weeks. My start date was 3/10/16 at 217 lbs."

• ENa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I work out 4 days a week and try to stay healthy, but excess weight wouldn’t come off. I’ve been on the pill about 1 month and 1 week, and I dropped 20 lbs so far. I did experience headaches for about 3 days, but taking ibuprofen 800’s helps. I was a bit tired. I had habits of snacking throughout the day, which I don’t do anymore because I’ve lost the hunger and growling stomach. I am done eating by 7 pm and don’t start feeling hungry till 10 am. So far, this is a big help. Definitely recommend, however, if you just eat due to boredom or for the heck of it, this won’t work. It still requires dedication."

• Hea...
• May 25, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was on Belviq for a while, and it was really good. It helped me lose over 70 lbs. But after the 5 months of being on it, it started to make me dizzy, sleepy, tired, confused, and a little depressed. It also made it really hard for me to concentrate. The medication was no longer working for me, I had an incredibly hard time moving. I constantly felt thrown out of balance and almost fell several times. I had to stop taking it. Good news, though: the medication didn't cause any type of discontinuation syndrome, so once I was off of it, I felt so much better."

• You...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been on Belviq since 10/17, and I lost 10 lbs so far. I started on the sample from the doc. My insurance, UHC, approved it right away. It costs $25. I am supposed to take two pills a day, but I only take one. Initially, I had a headache for 2 or 3 days, and I took Excedrin or Tylenol for relief. Anyway, I don't have many side effects now. I am really tired by the end of the day, and I am usually asleep by 9 pm, and I sleep like a baby. I typically have sleep problems and have taken Ambien periodically. I have no need for that now. I think I would have lost more weight, but it took a minute to figure out how to work out my eating plan. I try not to eat carbs at night. If I eat carbs, it will be once a day, and I don't overindulge."

• nae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I just started taking Belviq 7 days ago. So far, I have not experienced any troublesome side effects. I will say that I have felt tired, and in the first days, I did have a slight headache. Other than that, it's been easy. Also, I started out at 255 lbs and now am at 247 lbs. So, I guess it's working."

• TiA...
• July 18, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Ok, so I started taking Belviq on July 11, 2015. I took 1 pill at 9 a.m. I started feeling like I was intoxicated, dizzy, and very tired for like a half an hour. Then my muscles began to feel a little achy in both arms, my cheeks on my face started feeling achy like I had been smiling for 2 hours, and a little lower back pain. It all was just a little discomfort, nothing too alarming that I needed any pain meds for. After a couple of hours, it had passed, and so did my appetite. Once I noticed the time, it was 7 p.m., so I made myself eat a salad and took the 2nd pill. I didn't like the 2nd dosage because it made me feel dizzy and like I just came from a bar. So I only take 1 a.m. pill a day. July 11-July 18: 288 lb to 282 lb, 7 days lost 6 lbs and feeling good."

• Aub...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 20, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been fat since I was ten years old. 5'9", 213, and not very happy. I've been on Belviq for 14 months, I've lost 58 pounds, have had a small headache, a little tired as I have started to walk twice a week. No more high blood pressure and bad cholesterol. The best is no more need to hide from cheesecake or pizza. I am liking the new me, but more to go."

• Den...
• March 2, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I went to the doctor in early February 2017. My blood pressure was through the roof, and I was pre-diabetic. After blood work, he prescribed Lisinopril and Belviq. I started taking Belviq on 2/10/2017, and my starting weight was 194 at 5'2". It is 3/2, and now I am 188. I know it shows it to be slow, however, the slowest part was in the beginning when I guess my body was getting used to the medication. The first week, I did not lose any weight. As the days passed, I was seeing my weight loss start to progress. Now I am losing 1 lb a day. I am eating sensibly and replacing one or two meals with a raw juice full of vegetables like kale, ginger, green apple, etc. I am also very tired at night, which is helping me get a nice, restful sleep."

• Veg...
• January 14, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I tried taking it for a total of 5 days and was so dizzy I was bouncing off the walls. I felt very lethargic and couldn't even function. I'd wake up in the morning feeling like I was 90, with all the aches and pains. And worst of all, it didn't do anything to curb my appetite! In fact, it made me hungrier! I went back to my old buddy, Phentermine."

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2018

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I've been taking Belviq, 20 mg, for 10 days. I'm the type that wants to see immediate results, so I was getting frustrated because I wasn't seeing any. Well, that all changed when the medication kicked in. 10 days in, and I've now lost 6 pounds! I'm so happy to finally have found something that works. My side effects are being extremely tired all of the time, but that seems to be just about gone. Still having a little brain fog, but I do believe it will clear up the longer I'm on it. If you decide to take it, just be patient the first week because you will start seeing results after a week. I was lucky my insurance paid the majority of it. I'm paying only $53 for a 90-day supply!"

• kek...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2017

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started taking Belviq May 3, 2017. My beginning weight was 226, as of today, beginning week two, I weigh 219. I have lost 5 pounds. I am on 1,100 calories a day. I replaced a meal with a protein shake. So far, everything is wonderful. My first days on this medicine, I was very tired and had lower back pain. All of those side effects have gone away. I walk 45 minutes every day. I will be updating weekly. Good luck, everybody."

• Jaz...
• April 15, 2015

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Belviq 8 days ago. I did experience dizziness, headaches, and tiredness for the first few days, but now I'm back to normal and down 8.5 pounds! What's even better is that not only is my appetite gone, I also get full very quickly, so even when I'm not eating as healthy, I only get between 1/4 and 1/2 (if even), which means I still lose weight."

• hwa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq for 1 month. The first day, I was extremely tired and weak. No other symptoms! I have lost 5 lbs this month. I take 10 mg Belviq 2x a day and have been taking 30 mg of phentermine in the middle of the day for the last few weeks. Prior to this, I was on phentermine 37.5 mg twice a day and was able to lose and keep off about 30 lbs. You still have to work at it to lose weight with this drug, it just makes things a little easier. Within the first few days, I could tell I was eating smaller portions and getting full fast. I have 15 pounds to lose to get to my goal weight, so my weight loss is slower than someone with more to lose. Usually, I will lose 1-2 lbs per month, so I am very happy with 5 lbs! It is expensive, but it's worth a try."

• Bla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Side effects for me from Belviq are terrible. I have no energy whatsoever, migraines, and get light-headed and dizzy a lot. On the bright side, I have been losing around 5 lbs a week. But I honestly think that is out of pure willpower because of the price for this medication. My insurance covered $196 of it, but it’s still $124 afterward if you don’t have a copay card that brings it down to $40. I’m extremely disappointed and plan to quit the medication after speaking with my doctor. The side effects aren’t worth it for me."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2014

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I lost over 100 lbs with Redux in 3 months back in '96. When they removed it from the market, I slowly gained it all back plus some. I am so happy a safer version of this medicine has finally been released. On day 2, and I feel 85% the same as I did back then. I am now eating to live instead of living to eat. Cravings are gone. Today when I got home, I was utterly exhausted because I had only consumed 400 calories. I had this with Redux, but a 27-year-old body can tolerate a lot more abuse than a 43-year-old one. So far, I am very pleased - just have to plan better. The worst thing is the cost."

• Bar...
• June 26, 2016

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Belviq now for 4 days and have lost 4 lbs. I keep track of what I eat in my Fitness Pal app. I am eating about 1200 calories per day and it is fun to keep track with the Fitness Pal. My side effects are being very tired in the morning and my muscles ache. I noticed if I eat a good meal of 300-350 calories, it keeps me full for a longer time rather than eating a smaller meal."