Saxenda: How To Use It Effectively

How effective is Saxenda (aka Liraglutide) for weight loss? Discover how it works, expert answers to your questions, and tips for using Saxenda effectively.

0:00 Intro
0:29 What is Saxenda
1:33 Side effects
2:19 Is it effective?
3:30 Should you do it?
4:36 Summary

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[jemikabates]

The only way I got rid of the headaches and nausea was by taking it at bedtime.. the next day it works like a charm, it holds my appetite and I have no side effects!! If you are having side effects, it’s worth trying to take it at bedtime!!

[denisedoran]

I’m on saxenda for six weeks it’s really helping me on a low carbohydrate diet to prevent a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. I’m so relieved to be getting help with controlling my appetite. I take it late in evening and have no side effects or symptoms. I have lost 10 lbs and feel so hopeful

[rosevalley]

Dr.Yeung gave a very accurate and thorough description of Saxenda. I have been on it for about three months and like he said it does wear off.

[CdnMommy]

In 2018, my doctor prescribed me Saxenda end. It worked out great. I had zero side effects & lost 24 lbs in four weeks. (Down to 144) My issue was not with excessive eating. I had gained weight due to medicine from my AS..
Everything was absolutely fantastic, however, at the six week mark, down 25 lbs, my body had plateaued & I couldn’t lose anymore weight, but my Dr. kept me on the Saxenda for an another 8 months with zero weight loss!?. I then decided to take myself off, didn’t gain any weight back.😊
I had not changed one thing during the course of the time I took Saxenda.
BUT THEN,
my doctors had to put me on an aggressive biologic medication regiment, and I gained 38+ lbs in less then 7 weeks 😢

I tried Saxenda once again, but the side effects were too much for me, a few weeks later I had to stop and lost no weight.

The good news is that I just started the Rybelsus medication, I’m crossing my fingers that I will have the same success as I did in early 2018! 💜

thank you so much for your videos
Marlene, Toronto

[goodpillhunting]

i used to chain smoke cigarettes. I quit smoking 4 years ago and gained 60lbs and have been obese since. Its been a daily struggle to lose weight. I'm on my second week with Saxenda and the weight is melting off. Saxenda makes me feel satiated as if I smoked a pack of cigarettes a day. Its really effective for me. I've had 0 binging episodes. I eat normally. I had nausea the first and second day for a few moments here and there. I do 14/10 intermittent fasting and it works great with Saxenda. I pay attention to what I eat and I'm still in my work out gear after running 2.5 miles. Don't think Saxenda is a be-all-end-all treatment. It's a tool. A very good tool, at least for my personal treatment. :) My doctor has me on a half-as-fast upgrade during the treatment, meaning the dosage upgrade of 0.6mg per week is instead at every 2 weeks. I feel like its working great and I'm not feeling any efficacy loss at the moment, even though I'm still in my first two weeks. I'm curious to see how it will effect me in the long term. I was this close to going back to smoking before getting on Saxenda! Obesity is crazy. I hope everyone finds a good treatment for themselves.

[ivyyeung]

A factual and objective view of this drug. Thanks for being frank and weight in the pros and cons. We as consumers should know everything before we start.

[claireemily]

Started taking this 3 weeks ago, I think I’ve had every symptom listed. The nausea feels like back when I was pregnant, really not comfortable especially when having to still continue with daily life. Also find Im so tired all the time, I definitely sleep a lot better at night but also need a nap in the day. The only way I got rid of my nausea was to eat which contradicted what the drug was trying to do. Previously I’ve use phentamine at a dose of 37.5mg and found that very successful and without the horrible side effects saxander gives

[tonistachowicz]

Hi. I’ve been on Saxenda for over a year now. I feel it has stopped working in the last month. I did lose 30 lbs. I’m calling my dr to see what she thinks. Oh I do have a past history of migraines and I feel they are every day now. Really affects my day!

[Kelly-kfpg]

Been on the the daily pen for ten day and lost 8 lb but I’m struggling with what to eat in the morning and afternoon before I take the injection and I’m seeing that the weight is coming off slower now than it did at first . Thanks for the information it was very helpful 👍

[cheshirecat]

You're the only person talking how this medication works.
All people who use it waffle only how they lost weight and how much. Am hour long videos of them just waffling.
Very informative doc, thanks for it.

[beautifuldreamer]

Metformin did the same thing in the beginning. I too lost alot of weight at first. I too believe it had alot to do with feeling advantage of that and yes! The effect wears off and so does the weight loss.

[stonedog]

I’ve had no side effects from day one. My problem is that it’s working too well. I have to force myself to eat. Since starting Saxenda I haven’t had a hunger pang, which is discerning a little. I once went 30 hours and still wasn’t hungry.

[dib]

I got very depressed at 3, I reduced 1 step to 2.4 and it helped.

[pharmaserveinc]

Thanks for the helpful tips on using Saxenda effectively! Looking forward to seeing results! 🌟

[JKRDT]

what a great physician! thank you so much for this information superb work.

[mthoodstyle]

Wow your review was sobering. I do not want to feel sick daily or get migraines. Jeez. I guess I'll work up the willpower to start fasting. It's free and effective.

[Yuuram]

Thanks, Doc. Finally, good info on the products.

[birthingblokes]

Thank you for this and other videos, very helpful. your way of being on camera is very likeable. I have been asked to see a surgeon and and researching options. This play list is great. Thank you.

[SusanneGeert]

I would like to hear about long term effects regarding keeping the lost weight off once people stop using Saxenda? Thanks for a helpful video ;-)

[fairgreen]

Since it slows down ones digestion, I found it very important to make sure one gets all the nutrients and strangely enough the calories one needs. So one side effect for me is to have a well balanced diet, while utilizing portion control. Also staying on a low dosage, to avoid negativ side effects and drink enough water throughout the day, to avoid headaches, since water is also processed slower.