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Reviewer: Anne marie, on Treatment for less than 1 month
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Saxenda is a horrible drug that should be taken off the market. Not only do I have a heart problem. Because it messes with your hearts electricity. But I have AMD. It causes blindness. Because saxenda can mutate genes. AMD , is usually inherited. No one on both sides in my family has it or heard of it. If anyone else gets diagnosed with AMD. Leave a review and let others know as well.
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Reviewer: Marc in Montreal , 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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First week on Saxenda and itâ??s working. Hunger has been reduced and Iâ??ve started a daily routine. I recently got diagnosed with type-2 diabetes, so before going on insulin, this treatmeant should help. In reality, the root cause of this is sedentary behaviour and bad food choices over many years. This is a tool to help. Drugs can only mask the symptoms, itâ??s up to me to chang
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Reviewer: Leish, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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My experience with Saxenda had been great, I took my first dose on 29th April 2021- current First 2 days I had a bad headache and very bad nausea. I found having the medication at night works better for me, it has helped with my appetite hugely, the reason for starting this was to help get healthier and make healthier choices with my food. I chose this help lead me in the right direction not a f
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Reviewer: M V, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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Did not loose weight tried for 6 months waste of money even the insurance does not cover.
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Reviewer: Dree, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am on this medication for weight loss I have been on it for 5 weeks now. I have lost 10 lbs with increased walking and water intake. I have had multiple symptoms mild mostly nauseous especially in morning after taking it at night. I eat one meal a day as im fasting and when I feel like having two so my blood sugar won't drop I have a spinach probiotic smoothie with protein powder. I am at 3.
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