Where should you not inject Saxenda?

Use the Saxenda® pen at home or on the go
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.


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.


Can you inject Saxenda in your bum?

Where Do I Inject Saxenda® Pen? You can inject the dose in your abdomen (stomach area), thigh (upper leg), or upper arm.


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 do you get the best results with Saxenda?

Saxenda® should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
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Will I experience nausea?
  1. Eat bland, low-fat foods, like crackers, toast, and rice.
  2. Eat foods that contain water, like soups and gelatin.
  3. Don't lie down after you eat.
  4. Go outside to get some fresh air.


Learn How to Use the Once-Daily Injection Pen



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.


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.

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.


Can you inject Saxenda anywhere?

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

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.

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 long does Saxenda take to curb appetite?

How long does it take for Saxenda and other prescription weight loss medication to work? You should feel the appetite-suppressing effects of weight loss medication from day one. You will feel less hungry in general and more satisfied when you do eat!

When do you start losing weight on Saxenda?

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

Can 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.


Can I take Saxenda on a full stomach?

Saxenda® is a once-daily, self-injectable medicine that comes in a prefilled pen. Take your medicine each day at any time that is convenient for you, with or without food.

Does Saxenda speed up metabolism?

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.

Is it better to take Saxenda 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.


How long after injecting Saxenda does it 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.

Can Saxenda be given in the arm?

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.

What is the most important information you should know about Saxenda the most serious side effects )?

Serious side effects may happen in people who take Saxenda®, including: Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care professional if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer.


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.

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.

Why am I not losing weight with 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.


How do you know Saxenda is working?

You will know if Saxenda is working for you if your body weight has decreased by 4% by your 4-month follow-up appointment.

How much exercise is needed for Saxenda?

You should aim for 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise. This can include activities such as running, jogging, cycling or swimming. An easy way to manage this is to aim for 30 minutes of exercise at least 5 days a week.
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