Saxenda vs. Contrave vs. Xenical: Which is Right for You?

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024

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  • @alejandromedina2349
    @alejandromedina2349 Před rokem +3

    I took Contrave for over a month. I lost 2kg very rapidly but hit a plateau after 4kg. I don't experience many cravings, so that's something important to consider. It appears to be more effective for emotional eaters. I discontinued it due to a skin rash that initially I didn't connect to Contrave. After treatment that only alleviated the symptoms, I eventually deduced that it might be linked to Contrave. It turned out to be true; my skin began to heal and the rash subsided after I stopped taking Contrave for about a week.

  • @elinaq750
    @elinaq750 Před 15 dny

    Xenital: Should you avoid it with healthy fats such as salmon or avocado?

  • @mandysmith1337
    @mandysmith1337 Před 7 měsíci

    I took contrave for a week. It left me very dry mouthed and I had a very vivid hallucination. I knew it may be due to the medication as it was sort of spacing me out for days. My scientific brain kept me calm enough to appreciate and then be able continue with the hallucination to prove to myself it was happening but was not real. Fascinating, but I stopped taking it as it could be dangerous.

  • @iamrandomsauce
    @iamrandomsauce Před rokem +1

    I was on Saxenda for about 4 months - end of January up until end of May this year. I lost 10 kg, with 2x4 kg being shed during the first two months and another kg per month during the last two months. The side effects were horrible. For two months I've experienced horrific reflux, nausea, dehydration, muscle pain and fatigue, lack of energy, shortness of breath... The nausea and the reflux were the most intolerable ones as sometimes I'd wake up at like 4 am with the urge to throw up or because my stomach acids went up my esophagus and into my trachea, causing burning pain and coughing. I found out that I should avoid certain foods at all cost, meaning NO SUGAR and cutting off quick carbs, so when I wanted to eat something sweet, I'd rather eat fruit, which was far better in terms of after-effects. Also, no food after 8-9 pm with me going to bed at midnight or later, so my stomach would get more time to digest whatever I had for dinner. Actually, the sooner I'd get dinner, the better, and then I could have a small snack by 9 pm. I also figured out that I should eat small potions of food regularly - once every 2 hours, so I naturally passed onto a "diabetic" feeding schedule, having lighter meals, not excluding any food groups, yet having them as snacks every few hours, so my stomach wouldn't remain empty for a long period of time, so it can't produce a concentrated acid. I lived on antiacids for 2 months and I was totally not ok popping those like candy. By month 3 I was off those and kept a pill or two just in case. But I also had days when I had very strong cravings. By the advice of my doctor I kept eating small "snack" doses every 2-3 hours and increased the protein ratio in comparison to cutting down the carbs a bit. My doctor also advised me not to cut down on fat as I'd need this so my skin won't sag and dry out. So I kept using olive oil as a main oil in cooking and salads. My water intake was irregular and I know I should have drank more, but I couldn't keep it down for some reason. It always felt like my stomach is constantly full and instead of diluting the acids it felt like it made it burn even more. In terms of exercise, I had the power to walk about 10 km daily and I'd walk outside for hours every second day until i get to a target of 10k steps at least. This probably helped a lot with my weight loss. But on the third month, I started experiencing muscle fatigue and shortness of breath, so my long walks were cut by half and I was rather slow. I had moments when id experience lung spasms as if my lungs have constricted and I couldn't take a proper breath, which was followed by strong heart palpitations that I felt as pulsating pain in my both arms. During month 4 I felt hunger and cravings and I'd walk around with a backpack of food to constantly snack on. I couldn't eat much, yet I had to eat something almost all the time, as once I'd have something even until I'd feel full, I'd feel hungry 30 minutes later. I started getting muscle cramps, which was something I haven't experienced for years. But what I found fascinating was that even though I'd usually get spring allergies once everything starts blooming, I experienced no symptoms of that whatsoever, until I got off Saxenda and had a few days pass. I'm currently off since May 26, which is about 2 weeks and I have a horrible allergic reaction to pollens. My eyes keep watering and itching, I sneeze all the time, my throat itches, horrible rhinitis... And my allergy pills and nasal spray don't help at all keeping it under control. I even had skin sensitivity and burning sensation in patches on my right leg and left arm for a few days, but it went away the other day. Another good thing is that my period cramps went away during the 4 months and I didn't experience the numbing pain I'd usually have and my period regulated itself from 7-8 days into 5 days, which is interesting. I don't have muscle pain and shortness of breath anymore, but I feel hungry all the time and once I've gotten off, I can all of a sudden eat a horse, which is not a good idea. I measure myself on a scale once a week and I've gained 1 kg by far, but it could be water weight due to my period as the tape measure says I'm still in the same shape, with 1 cm over my waistline, which is below what I'd normally get when bloating over this time of the month.
    Overall, I'd say that it takes a lot of willpower to stay on Saxenda and a lot of experimentation to find out what can cool off the nausea and reflux. I found that tea with star anise, mint and chamomile, which is usually sold as "bettering digestion" helps a lot. I definitely found out what it feels like to be pregnant without actually being pregnant. I'd get sick even while brushing my teeth in the morning or evening, so that was a challenge. The cost started at about 140$ the first month and then it went double once I got to 3 mg per day, but I guess it's cheaper in my country, yet it's very expensive for our standard of living. It's not covered by insurance, so it really had me thinking if I can manage financially for long. I had to abruptly stop it as there's been a problem with deliveries and it's currently MIA from any pharmacy in the country. There probably is a higher demand than production. It's rumored that it will reemerge in pharmacies by the middle of the month, yet nobody is sure about that. I was scared to death to stop it abruptly, as I thought I'd have to slowly lower the dosage back to where I began, so I can avoid after-effects, yet my doctor calmed me down that it's ok to get off directly and that if I want to start again, it will have to be the same procedure with upping the dose slowly week by week. This might be a good thing, because maybe my body needed a break and the effects can restart after it.
    So, I'm here because I read that once you get off, the weight loss effect isn't durable and you get a yo-yo basically, so I'm looking for an alternative to sustain my results until I can start Saxenda again, or maybe find a better alternative. I still have another 10 stubborn Covid kg to lose, and I definitely know that I have a Cortisol problem that prevents my weight from getting naturally and easily down to normal. So if anyone knows something that would help further, or if anyone finds my experience useful... yeah. 😊

    • @kenyafromcali
      @kenyafromcali Před 9 měsíci +3

      Ma’am. Just do a CZcams video. Said with love.

    • @shakiam2854
      @shakiam2854 Před 9 měsíci

      Who will read this. Wtf

  • @alexm49066
    @alexm49066 Před 6 měsíci

    My doctor recommended me to use saxenda and contrave at the same time… but I’m not sure if it’s a good choice

  • @misssimmi2
    @misssimmi2 Před 2 lety +2

    Can you take orlistat and saxenda together for a more effective weight loss? Would one cancel the other off in terms of what each is supposed to do?

    • @BrianYeungND
      @BrianYeungND  Před 2 lety +1

      I'm not aware of any interactions, but you need to ask your doctor before trying to combine both medications.

    • @misssimmi2
      @misssimmi2 Před 2 lety

      @@BrianYeungND thank you so much for the reply.

    • @deedeemegadoodoo2864
      @deedeemegadoodoo2864 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm using both and feel fine so far. Lost 16lbs in 2 weeks 😄

  • @BerniceWonderdog
    @BerniceWonderdog Před rokem

    How does semaglutide fit in here? My Drug plan doesn't cover for Wegovy ... so am now looking at alternatives.

  • @ruth6288
    @ruth6288 Před 2 lety

    How do I get this in ca

    • @BrianYeungND
      @BrianYeungND  Před 2 lety

      You need to ask your doctor for a prescription.

  • @anshhhh1517
    @anshhhh1517 Před 2 lety +1

    Sadly it’s very hard to get any good medicine in my country…. Only dangerous products with bogus claims….

  • @paulinejovero7095
    @paulinejovero7095 Před 10 měsíci

    I love you

  • @KK-hc5oo
    @KK-hc5oo Před rokem

    can you give me prescription dr