Saxenda (Liraglutide) Injection for Weight Loss

Saxenda is an FDA-approved prescription injectable medicine that may help some adults with excess weight (BMI ≥30) or who are overweight (BMI ≥27) with weight-related medical problems lose weight and keep it off.

How Saxenda Works:
The active ingredient in Saxenda is liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that is 97% similar to a natural hormone in your body that regulates appetite.

• Appetite Regulation: Saxenda acts on receptors in the brain that control your appetite, causing you to feel fuller and less hungry.
• Daily Routine: Unlike weekly injections, Saxenda is taken once daily at any time of day, with or without food.

Proven Results:
In a clinical study of 3,731 patients, 3 out of 5 people taking Saxenda achieved significant weight loss of 5% or more, compared to those taking a placebo.

How to Use the Saxenda Pen: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Saxenda pen is a multi-dose, pre-filled pen that allows you to dial the exact dose prescribed by your doctor. Because liraglutide is a potent medication, you must follow a strict titration schedule to let your body adjust and reduce gastrointestinal side effects like nausea.

The 5-Week Schedule:
Your doctor will likely start you on a low dose and increase it weekly:

• Week 1: 0.6 mg once daily
• Week 2: 1.2 mg once daily
• Week 3: 1.8 mg once daily
• Week 4: 2.4 mg once daily
• Week 5+: 3.0 mg once daily (Full maintenance dose)

Using the Pen:
Simply attach a new needle, turn the dose selector to your current strength, and inject into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The pen is designed for ease of use, even for those new to self-injection.