Building Up Saxenda: A Step-by-Step Dosage Guide
Saxenda is an effective medication used to support weight loss for individuals living with obesity or overweight conditions. It contains liraglutide, which works by helping to regulate appetite and food intake, promoting a sense of fullness and reducing overall calorie consumption. As with many medications, it’s important to gradually build up to the full dose to help your body adjust to the medication while minimizing the risk of side effects.
Here is a detailed guide on how to build up Saxenda medication and the recommended dosage schedule.
How to Build Up Saxenda Medication
When starting Saxenda, your body may need time to adjust to the medication. Gradually increasing the dose allows your body to adapt and reduces the likelihood of side effects, such as nausea or digestive discomfort.
Importantly, with Saxenda, your dosage can be evaluated and adjusted on a weekly basis based on your progress and how well you’re tolerating the medication. This flexibility allows our Vi-Lifestyle medical team to fine-tune the dosage to best suit your needs, ensuring you get the most effective results with minimal side effects.
Saxenda Dosage Schedule
Here is the recommended schedule for gradually increasing your Saxenda dose:
(Please keep in mind that this can be adjusted on a weekly basis!)
Week 1: 0.6 mg per day
Start with the lowest dose of 0.6 mg per day. This helps your body begin to adjust to the medication without overwhelming your system.Goal: Begin acclimating to Saxenda with minimal side effects.
Week 2: 1.2 mg per day
After one week, increase your dose to 1.2 mg per day. This will further help regulate appetite and support your weight loss goals.Goal: Enhance appetite suppression and continue supporting weight loss.
Week 3: 1.8 mg per day
Increase your dose to 1.8 mg per day in week 3. By this point, your body should be well-adjusted to the medication, and this increase will provide stronger appetite control.Goal: Boost appetite control and increase weight loss effectiveness.
Week 4: 2.4 mg per day
By week 4, your dosage will reach the maximum recommended dose of 2.4 mg per day. This is the standard maximum dose that provides the most significant impact on appetite regulation and weight loss.Goal: Maximize weight loss results with the full therapeutic dose.
What to Expect and Consider
With Saxenda, the dosage is evaluated weekly and, in communication with our Vi-Lifestyle medical team, you can stay on a dosage that works best for you. Once you reach a dosage that is providing good results in terms of weight loss and overall well-being, there is no need to increase further, as long as you're feeling well. In fact, maintaining a lower dose may be advantageous, as it will make the medication last longer.
If, at any point, you feel that the dosage isn't working for you, or if you experience any unwanted side effects, our Vi-Lifestyle medical team will work with you to adjust the dosage as needed. Saxenda's dosage flexibility ensures that you are always on the most effective regimen for your specific needs.
Injection Technique
When using Saxenda, it's crucial to understand the correct injection technique to ensure safety and effectiveness. Here is an instructional video that demonstrates the proper injection technique:
Injection Technique Video
Conclusion
Building up the Saxenda dosage gradually allows your body to adjust to the medication while optimizing weight loss results. This medication offers flexibility, allowing you to stay on a dosage that you feel comfortable with, ensuring that you can achieve your weight loss goals with minimal discomfort and side effects. If you have any further questions or need guidance during your treatment, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.