Dosage
Saxenda is started at 0.6 mg daily and increased weekly by 0.6 mg until reaching the maintenance dose of 3 mg daily. Administered via subcutaneous injection.
Medications
Saxenda
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Overview
Saxenda (liraglutide 3 mg) is an FDA-approved injectable medication for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition.
How Saxenda Works
Saxenda contains a higher dose of liraglutide (the same ingredient in Victoza). It works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, helping regulate appetite and reduce calorie intake.
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Side Effects
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and low blood sugar. Pancreatitis and thyroid tumors are rare but serious risks.
How it works
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Submit your request through your secure patient portal.
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If appropriate, your prescription or order is sent to your pharmacy or lab.