User Reviews for Saxenda subcutaneous

Far more tolerable than mounjaro. Like that one can adjust day by day.

After reading so many reviews, I was bracing myself for a rough time, I got prepared and brought gavisgon for acid reflux, arnica gel for bruising, Fibre supplements for bad tummy and good headache tablets, I haven’t needed to use any of it, for me I’ve had no side effects. Taking the medicine on the 1st day I felt underwhelmed as I had no immediate signs of the medication working, in fact I ate my dinner as normal and wanted more. I thought I would be one of those people that this medication didn’t work for. Im now on week 3 and lost 11lbs, I’m so happy with it. Im not following the incremental increases. I’ve only upped the medication to 1.2mg and will only up it again when I think my body needs it. I always eat at every meal time which I think has prevented sickness, I have a banana for breakfast, something very light for lunch 200cals and then a smaller portion of dinner, whatever the family are having. You can over eat / eat as normal, so you have to be aware of your intake and make the right choices, this medication will only help you to suppress your appetite. Read More Read Less

Have used 3 full pens got up to 3.0ml dose starting weight 106.5 kg finish dose 105.3 at a cost of £150 from Boots doctors very very dissatisfied and disappointed, my practice nurse told me best thing she had ever used, turned her life around.

Started losing weight after the first week. Side effects subsided after 3 weeks. Still a little tired but down 14 lbs in 4 weeks.

I've been using saxenda for 2 weeks, I've lost 9kg!! Did try to increase to 1.2ml but expierenced side effects nausea, headache etc so I've continued on the 0.6ml dose. I'm following a calorie controlled diet. I haven't felt hungry, I've had to reduce my portions sizes becuase I just can't eat as much. Extremely happy with the results so far, I plan to continue.

I'm on day 3 and I'm still a bit hungry after eating a healthy meal. I'm hoping as I go it'll curb my appetite better. Fingers crossed.

Have been on this for 3 months. Lost 11kg with no side effects taking it at the recommended dosage and incriments. Nausea was minimal and completley gone once I reached the 3mg dose. Could have lost extra weight if i had kept up with excercises over the past month but due to family issues I had faulted slightly. It's expensive but I highly recommend it for anyone who is motivated for self improvement. Also recommend dry brushing, skin oils and collagen because weight loss is rapid.... keep that skin healthy so it snaps back!Read More Read Less

Feeling desperate, so had to try this, so so for my own experience so far, I'm week 5, 3mg dose, lost 11kg so far.. only now experiencing some mild nauseous at early hrs of the morning. Hoping that settles. So far, it's taken away all my addictive behavior, stopped the afternoon/evening eating, the sugar and even anything greasy, all cravings have gone including my coffee addiction. I'm not drinking coffee anymore and don't need it. That's huge for me. Will continue and see how it goes.

Wonder drug! Noticeable weight loss in a matter of days & dropped a dress size in 2 weeks. No side effects at all. I can't wait to see how this pans out over the coming months.

Always been a very sporty person, but unfortunately through an accident I have put on 30 kilograms in the last few years. Hormonal changes didn't help either. My BMI was at 34 and after taking Saxenda not even for 5 full weeks I have lost 10 kilograms so far. I was a bit ill and couldn't do my exercise as I used to and still lost this huge amount. 12k a day walking is helping but I think some sport will shed the pounds even quicker. Feeling much happier and relaxed with less to carry around. BMI went down to 30 and I have much more energy. Injections are easy and when you buy the first set, you get lots of information, which is very helpful too.? Felt some nausea but manageable, actually very helpful to not overeat. Your body will tell you what you need and when to stop eating. Haven't had any other side effects but stopped at 1.8 ml injections as this helps enormously, don't think I have to increase the dosage. Best product I have tried...Great when sport and healthy eating is not helping anymore. You can't go wrong when you read the information provided.Read More Read Less

I started using saxenda four weeks ago. I have lost a total of 10lb. There have been no side effects and I’ve notice the biggest difference of not being hungry when I started at the 2.8 dose. I’m very pleased with saxenda.

Lost about 30 pounds so far in 3 months. I experience slight nausea, but nothing I can't manage. No longer experiencing cravings, no longer a desire for sweets, and no longer hungry 24/7.

I am starting week 3 (1.8 mg) but am actually gaining weight on this med right now. It has zero effect on my appetite. Still hungry all the time. The only thing it does is give me heartburn, but this occurs AFTER I eat, so it doesn’t prevent me from eating. It doesn’t control cravings at all but it does make you very tired. I am a compulsive eater, which means feeling full is not something that will stop me from eating. What my brain is telling me and how full my my stomach feels have never matched up, and this med doesn’t have any effect on that. Basically it’s useless trash. I have taken meds in the past which diminished my appetite as a side effect (example: nifedipine), so I know what that’s like, and this drug doesn’t do that at all.Read More Read Less

Started my with my first injection about 6 weeks ago (late December), followed the dosage instructions closely and my doctors recommendation of staying away from fatty and sweet foods. First week of 0.6 injection made me feel tired and my appetite reduced significantly. From 2nd week onwards, I have had no side affects , I actually feel like I have more energy now. I weighed around 104Kgs, have dropped down to 85Kgs in 5 weeks. It is a wonder drug with zero side affects as long as I stay away from really fatty foods and sweet drinks. I would recommend this to anyone considering losing weight. It has been a miracle drug for me.Read More Read Less

I am on Week 7 - so far, I have lost a total of 16 pounds. The medication has worked really well for me - maybe slight nausea now and then, but otherwise the only issue I have is running to the bathroom if I eat something full of sugar or fat. I definitely have reduced cravings for those kinds of things at this point, and I eat far smaller portions. Just don't crave food the way I used to. I do not like to give myself an injection everyday, but it is worth it! I have focused more on low-ish carb and whole foods and have been exercising about 5 days a week that last week and a half.Read More Read Less

My first experience was about 18 months ago, took it for 5 months and lost 46 lbs! I followed the steps religiously and hardly ever exercised but reduced my food intake dramatically. The only side effect was constipation and indigestion at 3.0, but the key for me was reducing my dosage back down to control the side effects. I've gained 20 lbs back in the last year, so I'm on my second round now. Lost 7 lbs in the last month but I'm really slowing down the dosage increase to once every two or three weeks. Really believe that you have to find out what works for you and stick with it.Read More Read Less

I requested this medication due to weight gain after being years out from was because I had gained about 40 pounds back from the 115 I had lost and those 40 happened rather quickly last year out of the blue. I started taking my injections as prescribed and in the beginning would feel tired immediately after taking it. Eventually m body got used to it and it doesn't cause the sleepiness it once did. However it continues to cause chronic constipation. This lasts for days on end followed be a flood gate opening and me living in the bathroom while my body decides that everything must go all at once via bm. Although I'm unfortunately used to these horrible side effects they can come at very inconvenient times like while in the grocery store or while at the hospital visiting someone. I started taking saxenda in mid July 2022 and it is now mid January 2023 total loss has held steady at only 15 pounds and it hasn't gone down any lower. Appetite is poor and I have to be reminded to eat because the injection killed my appetite. I wouldn't recommend this medication.Read More Read Less

I noticed getting full faster, less cravings along with nausea, constipation, gas, burping. Now that I’m at 3.0, my cravings and appetite are back. Taking zofran along with my am injection got rid of nausea. Anyone else having this problem at 3.0?

It has been a great experience using Saxenda! It has helped me lose over 40 lbs so far.

I'm 35 years old. I have been on saxenda since October 7th 2022 and it's now January 7th 2023. I have lost to date 45lbs. No extra exercise, and I'm just trying to eat more vegetables. I have a genetic Fatty liver and high cholesterol and triglycerides as well as pre diabetes. My last pregnancy destroyed my body with being on bed rest and not being able to move...I gained 70+lbs. I'm 5'7" 232 lbs now (started at 277). The only complaint I have is that I've had severe hoarseness and post nasal drip as well as a sore throat since 2 days after starting the injection. I find that I drop more weight and I feel better when I'm on 2.4 instead of the full 3.0! Honestly, I feel like I eat way more and crave junk I don't normally eat when I'm on the full 3.0. Other than that, it's a miracle drug!Read More Read Less