Saxenda

Saxenda pens are usually prescribed for adults aged 18 and above who have a BMI of 30 or higher. It can also be taken by the people who have non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (High blood sugar) and individuals who are risk of getting health conditions like heart attacks, strokes or other conditions that are linked with obesity.

You should not take Saxenda if:

• You are breast feeding, pregnant or planning for pregnancy
• You are suffering from severe stomach or gut problems such gastroparesis, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, gallstones, faecal incontinence, lactose intolerance, appendicitis or indigestion (dyspepsia).
• You are allergic to the active ingredient liraglutide

Clinical trials have shown that 56% of participants experienced remarkable weight loss within the first year of using Saxenda. Almost half of them were able to maintain that weight loss for more than 3 years. However, the efficiency of weight loss also depends on several other factors like involvement in physical activities, low-calorie food intake etc

Saxenda starts working as soon as the medication enters your body, but you can notice the improvements only within the first few weeks. Using it for a longer time may help you to lose body weight gradually. You can take Saxenda at any time of the day, but it is best to take the same time every day to avoid overdosing.

Saxenda is a subcutaneous injection applied in the abdomen area, thighs or upper arm. It is important to change the body location every time as injecting in the same place may cause injury bleeding or rashes. Make sure you don’t apply it to the vein or muscle as it may interfere with the proper absorption and to avoid unwanted complications.

Saxenda pen can be taken by patients every day for weight loss treatment. The initial dose is 0.6 mg which can be increased gradually after using it for a week interval. Once you reach the maximum dosage of 3.0 mg then you must maintain the dosage level if you like to continue your weight loss treatment with Saxenda. Please see the dosage schedule which is provided below for weekly wise

Yes, Saxenda is mostly safe to use for managing your weight for the long term. If you get any side effects, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest healthcare provider.

When you start using Saxenda with the lowest dose then the pen may last for almost 17 days. However, as you gradually increase the dose and reach 3.0 mg, you might be using more medication, which means one pen will only last about 6 days.

You can store the Saxenda pens in a refrigerator somewhere between 2°C to 8 °C if it is not opened. Once you start using the medication make sure you close the pen securely with a cap and keep it back in the refrigerator under 15°C to 30°C. Once you have used the Saxenda pen completely, you should dispose of it immediately in the sharps bin.

There is no known interaction between Saxenda and alcohol so far. Since alcohol may affect blood sugar levels and may increase the chances of side effects, it is recommended to limit alcohol intake.

No, Saxenda (Liraglutide) is a prescription medication which cannot be purchased directly over the counter. You must consult a healthcare professional who will check your health condition and determine if Saxenda is right for you.

If you think Saxenda was not effective or causing you some side effects, then you can consider switching to other weight loss treatments like Wegovy, Mounjaro, Orlistat. Before using one of the weight losstreatments it is important to talk with your doctor and get assessed to ensure it is suitable for you.