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Reviewer: l_nicole, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have been on Saxenda for just under two weeks and I am already down 9 pounds! The whole needle thing for me was causing me so much anxiety at first, I was almost going to quit but after a few days it got easier. I am on 1.2mg dose right now and no side effects since upping from .06. My appetite is minimal but I track everything I eat through my fit bit and I average about 1200 calories a day. so
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Reviewer: Toni136, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have abdominal issues from previous surgeries and have struggled for the last 10 years. in just under 3 months I have lost 30 lbs which is more than I have ever been able to do. However, I have been using a sample from my Dr. Got denied 2x and on appeal from ins co because I didn't try 1 of 5 other drugs first. Has anyone been able to get approval for this that could maybe offer any sugges
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Reviewer: Tglanz, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Been on this for 4 1/2 months and lose a total of 62 lbs. feeling and looks great. went from a 54 waist to a 46 !!! love this stuff.
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Reviewer: SAM, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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FINISHING UP MY FIRST MONTH LOST 10 POUNDS IN THE MONTH BY JUST NOT WANTING TO EAT A LOT SIDE EFFECTS MAKES YOU NOT WANT TO EAT ACID REFLUX WAS A LITTLE PROBLEM AND STOMACH HURTING THAT GOES AWAY WHEN YOU USE THE BATHROOM AND SOME NAUSEA BUT LOSING 10 POUNDS WAS WORTH IT GOOD LUCK !
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Reviewer: jojo, on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have tingling in my hands other wise no other systems. I really like take it better that diet pills which always makes me jittering and sick.
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