"i started a workout program in february 2016 and was doing well by losing 50 lbs over 8 months.  like most of us though i wanted more.  i took saxenda for 6 weeks starting november 1 2016 and lost 14 lbs in the first few weeks.  appetite was really suppressed and the last 2 weeks i was extremely tired.  i spoke to my dr about cycling on and off as i noticed the weight loss had stopped once i hit 14 lbs.  i went off saxenda for 3 weeks and began again at the beginning of january and am down an additional 15 lbs.  i will continue for another week and then cycle off for 3 weeks again and start over.  i find the appetite and energy side effect kicks in around 4 weeks so by cycling on and off i can avoid those effects and maximize the weightloss"