"i started saxenda on 1-12-17 and as of 2-27-17, i have lost 16 pounds.  my insurance will not cover this medication so i am not able to afford it at the full dose.  i have been taking 1.2 mg daily due to cost.   seems to be working ok for me at this dose and i have had no bad side effects.  i have lots of trouble losing weight and seem to have finally found something that works and my insurance will not cover it.  :("