What Is Saxenda?
Saxenda (liraglutide) is a prescription-only, once daily weight loss injection, licensed to treat those with obesity (BMI of above 30) or who are overweight (BMI of above 27 with additional weight related comorbidities). It contains the medicine liraglutide. It should be used alongside a healthy and balanced diet and exercise to help aid weight loss.
How Does Saxenda Work?
The active ingredient in Saxenda is Liraglutide, a medication which is similar to a naturally occurring hormone in your body which is called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). This is an appetite hormone that helps regulate hunger and is released by the intestines after a meal. Liraglutide helps to reduce your appetite and makes you feel fuller, which may lead to you consuming fewer calories and therefore losing weight. When paired with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise, this treatment can help you to lose weight and keep it off.
The Titration Schedule
To minimize stomach-related side effects, Saxenda follows a standard 5-week “step-up” process. You start with a small dose and gradually increase it until you reach the 3.0 mg maintenance dose.
| Week | Daily Dose | Purpose |
| Week 1 | 0.6 mg | Introduction to your system |
| Week 2 | 1.2 mg | Increasing satiety signals |
| Week 3 | 1.8 mg | Noticeable appetite reduction |
| Week 4 | 2.4 mg | Final escalation step |
| Week 5+ | 3.0 mg | Full Maintenance Dose |
Why Choose Saxenda®?
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Daily Control: Some users prefer the daily routine, as it allows for quicker adjustments if side effects occur.
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Proven Results: In clinical trials, the majority of people lost significant weight (at least 5% of their body weight) and maintained it over 56 weeks.
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Flexible Delivery: The Saxenda pen is very user-friendly; you simply “click” to your prescribed dose and inject.
Nathalie –
Too expensive for me, but since health is priceless, so is happiness. I’m in my third week and guys, believe me, I’m going to reach my goal.