How do you know Saxenda is working?

Because Saxenda is titrated over the course of four weeks, it can take some time to start working. Some lucky people do see results from the first week. However, most find that it takes 2-3 weeks or more to start seeing any movement on the scales.


How do you feel on Saxenda?

The following are commonly reported reactions to Saxenda:
  1. Nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia (indigestion), or appetite loss.
  2. Diarrhea, constipation, or gastroenteritis (bowel infection)
  3. Injection site reaction.
  4. Headache or dizziness.
  5. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
  6. Fever, cough, or rash.


How long does it take for Saxenda to reduce appetite?

Saxenda starts working straight away, and you should see the effects within 2 weeks.


What does Saxenda do to your stomach?

As previously discussed, Saxenda slows down the movement of food through your stomach. This can upset your stomach, causing nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. It can also cause indigestion and abdominal pain.

Does Saxenda increase fat burning?

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.


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When do you start seeing results with Saxenda?

How Long Does it Take for Saxenda to Work? Because Saxenda is titrated over the course of four weeks, it can take some time to start working. Some lucky people do see results from the first week. However, most find that it takes 2-3 weeks or more to start seeing any movement on the scales.

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.

What foods should I avoid on Saxenda?

Foods to avoid while on Saxenda® to reduce side effects
  • Avoid fried, greasy, or fatty foods and foods high in sugar: These tend to be the toughest for your body to digest and the most likely to cause nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication.
  • Eat slowly, and eat smaller meals.
  • Eat foods that are light and bland.


How do I get the most out of Saxenda?

Take your medicine each day at any time that is convenient for you, with or without food. Inject your dose under the skin (this is called subcutaneous injection) in your stomach area (abdomen), upper leg (thigh), or upper arm as instructed by your health care provider. Do not inject into a vein or muscle.

Does Saxenda make you poop?

The most common side effects of Saxenda® in adults include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, injection site reaction, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), headache, tiredness (fatigue), dizziness, stomach pain, and change in enzyme (lipase) levels in your blood.

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.


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.

How many hours does Saxenda last?

Saxenda 3.0 mg, the highest dose of Saxenda, stays in your system for about 3 days.

What is the average weekly weight loss on Saxenda?

In general, patients using Saxenda can expect to lose a minimum of 5% of their starting weight by week 12 of treatment.


What happens on the first day of Saxenda?

Nausea is the most common side effect when first starting Saxenda®, but decreases over time in most people as their body gets used to the medicine. If you do experience nausea, here are some things that may help: Eat bland, low-fat foods, like crackers, toast, and rice.

Does Saxenda work without diet?

Saxenda® should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Click here for full Indications and Usage.

What are the best things to eat on Saxenda?

What is your favorite food to eat while taking Saxenda? Replace high-fat foods with bland, low-fat options such as crackers, toast, and rice. Water-rich foods, like soups and gelatin, are good to eat. After you eat, don't lie down.


What is better than Saxenda for weight loss?

Although Wegovy and Saxenda work the same, their results may be different. A recent 68-week study compared both medications head-to-head in over 300 adults. The results showed that, when combined with diet and exercise, people taking Wegovy had lost significantly more weight compared to those taking Saxenda.

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.


What drinks to avoid while on Saxenda?

Drinking too much alcohol while on Saxenda can increase the risk of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. Heavy alcohol drinking while on Saxenda can also increase the risk of pancreatitis and should be avoided when taking this medication.


Can you keep weight off after stopping Saxenda?

The researchers found that people who lost the most weight while taking semaglutide tended to then regain the most after stopping it, although they still retained a larger reduction from baseline than participants who had lost less weight during the treatment period.

Why am I still hungry on Saxenda?

You will probably feel less hungry than you would without Saxenda and will likely feel fuller for longer, but your appetite will still be there. You will also need to eat a healthy, balanced diet to make sure that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs to function at its best during your treatment and beyond.

How many calories should I have on Saxenda?

We would recommend aiming to eat around 1,200-1,800 calories per day, depending on your current height, weight & target weight. This should allow you to have enough energy to continue your daily living whilst still allowing you to lose weight. How do I do this? We've always been an advocate of meal planning.


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.

Can you quit Saxenda cold turkey?

While many people stop taking Saxenda suddenly without any problems, this can vary depending on your health situation. Some people who stop taking Saxenda without gradually reducing their dose, feel sick or are sick. This is because their digestive system is adjusting to the changes in the hunger hormones.