Headache on Saxenda

Why it happens

A drop in appetite can quietly cut how much you drink as well as eat. Mild dehydration and long gaps between meals are both common headache triggers.

Some people also cut back on coffee or soda when their appetite changes, and caffeine withdrawal can cause headaches for a few days.

When it starts and fades

Headaches are more likely in the early weeks when eating patterns change fastest. They often ease once you settle into steady meals and fluids.

A new, sudden, severe headache is never a typical adjustment symptom.

What helps

• Set a daily water target and spread it through the day.
• Eat something small every few hours instead of skipping meals.
• Keep caffeine intake steady rather than stopping suddenly.
• Protect your sleep, since poor sleep is a common trigger.
• Ask your pharmacist which pain relievers are a fit for you.