Can Saxenda be injected cold?

We include cold packs in the packaging to keep your treatment at the recommended temperature until it reaches you. We also request that each delivery is signed for, so you will be able to refrigerate your injections right away when they are delivered to your chosen address.


Does Saxenda need to be cold?

Store new, unused Saxenda® pens in the refrigerator between 36°F and 46°F (2°C to 8°C). After first use, store in a refrigerator or at room temperature between 59°F and 86°F (15°C to 30°C). Pens in use should be thrown away after 30 days even if they still have Saxenda® left in them. Don't freeze Saxenda®.

What is the best way to inject Saxenda?

Saxenda® is administered by subcutaneously injecting into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The injection site and timing can be changed without dose adjustment. The Saxenda® injection must not be administered intravenously or intramuscularly.


How long can you leave Saxenda out of fridge?

Unused Saxenda pens should be stored in the refrigerator at 36 degrees fahrenheit - 46 fahrenheit until you're ready to use them. The Saxenda pen you are using can be kept out of the refrigerator for up to 30 days. It's a good idea to keep Saxenda out of the heat and direct sunlight.

What can you not do while on Saxenda?

Generally, you should cut down on, or try to avoid the following foods when taking Saxenda:
  • biscuits, cakes and chocolates.
  • Any fried food.
  • Excessive amounts of alcohol.
  • Any food high in saturated fats.
  • Fizzy type drinks that are high in sugar.
  • Avoid energy drinks or sweetened caffeinated drinks.


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What happens if you overeat on Saxenda?

What happens if you eat too much on Saxenda? If you eat too much while taking Saxenda you'll experience the same symptoms you would when overeating without Saxenda. The only real difference is that you may feel fuller sooner, so you may find that you need less food before you over-eat.

What foods to avoid on Saxenda?

Foods to avoid while on Saxenda?
  • biscuits, cakes and chocolates.
  • Any fried food.
  • Excessive amounts of alcohol.
  • Any food high in saturated fats.
  • Fizzy type drinks that are high in sugar.
  • Avoid energy drinks or sweetened caffeinated drinks.


Can I use Saxenda straight out of the fridge?

- Before opening, store Saxenda UK pens in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze. - After first use, store at room temperature (below 30°C) or in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). - Pens in use should be thrown away after 30 days even if they still have Saxenda left in them.


What happens if you don't put Saxenda in the fridge?

If your Saxenda pens haven't been kept refrigerated until you're ready to use them you should not use your injections and should get in touch with your healthcare team right away. You should also check the solution within the pen to see if it looks as it should.

Does Saxenda work better at night or morning?

What time of the day should I use my Saxenda medication? Saxenda can be taken at any time of the day at a time that is convenient for you. For the best results stick to the same time each day.

Does Saxenda melt fat?

This medication helps reduce leptin resistance and can help lower leptin levels. This changes the biochemistry in your body and helps to naturally reduce your appetite, increase your metabolism and increase fat burning capacity. This change alone is probably why GLP-1 agonists are so effective for weight loss.


Do you have to inject Saxenda at the same time every day?

Saxenda is an injectable medication you take once a day. You may inject it at the most convenient time for you (e.g., before breakfast, lunch, dinner, or bedtime), but it should be taken at approximately the same time each day.

How many times can you use 1 Saxenda pen?

When you first start Saxenda, a single pen contains enough doses to last 17 days and the first full pack of five pens has enough doses to last six weeks. When you take Saxenda you need to gradually increase your dose in 0.6mg intervals, until you reach what is called the maintenance dose at 3mg daily.

Does it make a difference where you inject Saxenda?

It must not be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Saxenda is administered once daily at any time, independent of meals. It should be injected in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. The injection site and timing can be changed without dose adjustment.


How long does it take to start losing weight on Saxenda?

Weight loss normally starts within 2 weeks of starting Saxenda (liraglutide).

Why am I not losing weight on Saxenda?

Official answer. It takes time to lose weight with Saxenda. In adults, it may take about 8 weeks before you start to see a significant weight loss (at least 5%) with Saxenda. In the first 2 to 4 weeks you may lose about 2% to 4% of your weight.

Can you stay on 0.6 Saxenda?

The Saxenda starting dose is 0.6 mg subcutaneously, SC, per day for 1 week. You should increase the dose by 0.6 mg each week until the full maintenance dose of 3 mg is reached. By the start of the fifth week you should be on the maximum maintenance dose. Week 1 - 0.6 mg SC once daily x 7 days.


Can you skip days on Saxenda?

If you miss your daily dose of Saxenda®, use Saxenda® as soon as you remember. Then, take your next daily dose as usual on the following day. Do not take an extra dose of Saxenda® or increase your dose on the following day to make up for your missed dose.

Is it better to take Saxenda on an empty stomach?

You can take Saxenda with or without food. If you miss more than 3 doses of Saxenda, contact your doctor as you will need to restart the medicine slowly over time at a lower dose (called dose titration) to help avoid an upset stomach.

Where in my thigh should I inject Saxenda?

The injection should take place around 4 inches, or about the width of a hand, above the knee and the same distance from the top of the leg. Avoid the inner thigh due to the denser network of blood vessels in that area. Inject the medicine into a pinch of at least 1–2 inches of skin.


How long does Saxenda stay in your bloodstream?

Because of this, it would take at least 3 days for your body to completely eliminate Saxenda. Semaglutide lasts even longer, with its half-life lasting 7 days. This means that it can take over a month to eliminate a dose of Semaglutide or Rybelsus.

Can I take my Saxenda pen on a plane?

When travelling abroad with Saxenda we advise the following: keep the pens in your hand-held carry-on bag. do not place them in the hold luggage as there is too much temperature variation. do check with your airline regarding travelling with medicines.

Can I take vitamin D with Saxenda?

No interactions were found between Saxenda and Vitamin D3.


Can you just stop taking Saxenda cold turkey?

Can I stop taking the injections cold turkey? Again, Saxenda isn't addictive, so you could, in theory, finish your treatment abruptly or 'cold turkey. ' However, this won't work for everyone and will entirely depend on your personal circumstances and how your body has reacted to the medication.

What happens if you stop Saxenda cold turkey?

Will I get withdrawal symptoms if I stop taking Saxenda? Saxenda is not an addictive medication, so you will not get withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it. However, the changes in the hunger hormones in your body may impact your digestive system for a few days and can cause sickness.