Saxenda

 
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Saxenda is a prescription medication used to help people lose weight. It works by increasing the amount of energy your body burns, which can lead to weight loss. Saxenda is usually taken as an injection once a day.

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Description

What is Saxenda?

Saxenda is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medication that can help with weight management. It is a prescription drug that is used to treat obesity, and it can help a person lose weight if they are overweight by improving digestion, and regulating their insulin when blood sugar levels are high.

 

How Does Saxenda Work?

Saxenda is an injectable prescription medication that is often used alongside diet and exercise to help individuals who experience difficulties in losing weight. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, meaning it helps the body produce more insulin. Saxenda also decreases appetite by communicating to the brain that a person is full, thus turning off one’s hunger.

 

What is Saxenda Used for?

  • Weight management
  • Reducing waistline
  • Regulating blood sugar levels
  • Suppressing appetite
  • Boosting metabolism

Warnings

  • Please contact your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.
  • Saxenda and Liraglutide should not be used at the same time because Liraglutide is a type 2 diabetes medication that is taken together with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise.
  • If you have a personal or family history of cancer, or insulin-dependent diabetes, you should not use Saxenda.
  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular intervals to monitor the impact of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
  • Children should never have access to Saxenada or any other medications and you should never offer your medication to anybody.

Directions

  • Read the instructions for use especially if you are using it for the first time.
  • Ensure to use it exactly as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
  • Begin on a restricted-calorie plan and increase physical activity when you start taking Saxenda.
  • Saxenda should not be injected into a vein or muscle.
  • If you take too much Saxenda, contact your healthcare provider right away because an overdose may induce severe nausea and vomiting.
  • Saxenda can be used with or without food.

Ingredients

  • The active ingredient in Saxenda is Liraglutide
  • The inactive ingredients in Saxenda are hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium chloride and water for injection.

Side Effects

The following are some of the potential side-effects that may occur when taking Saxenda:

  • Kidney failure
  • Increased heart rate
  • Swelling of the face
  • Fainting
  • Difficulties in breathing.

It is important to note that Saxenda does not work as a quick fix for weight loss. It takes time and effort to see the results, therefore, it requires commitment.  

FAQs

What is Saxenda®?

Saxenda® is an injectable prescription medicine used for adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems or obesity (BMI ≥30), and children aged 12-17 years with a body weight above 132 pounds (60 kg) and obesity, to help them lose weight and keep the weight off. Saxenda® should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

 

  • Saxenda® and Victoza® have the same active ingredient, liraglutide, and should not be used together or with other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines
  • It is not known if Saxenda® is safe and effective when taken with other prescription, over-the-counter medicines, or herbal weight-loss products
  • It is not known if Saxenda® is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age
  • It is not known if Saxenda® is safe and effective in children aged 12 to 17 years with type 2 diabetes

How does Saxenda® work?

Saxenda® addresses one of your body's natural responses to weight loss.

 

  • Your body naturally produces an appetite hormone known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that helps to regulate your hunger
  • Saxenda® works like GLP-1 by regulating your appetite, which can lead to eating fewer calories and losing weight

What is my BMI?

 If you do not know your BMI, you can check it here

What if I have weight-related conditions?

Reducing your waistline isn’t the only impact of weight loss. Taking off weight and keeping it off may help improve conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. Ask your health care provider about Saxenda®.

 

Saxenda® is not indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure or high cholesterol. It is not known if Saxenda® changes your risk of heart problems or stroke or of death due to heart problems or stroke.

 

While you are at rest, Saxenda® can increase your heart rate. Tell your health care provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes while taking Saxenda®.
 

How long will I stay on Saxenda®?

  Chronic diseases like obesity usually require long-term treatment. Your health care provider will create a plan tailored to your weight-management goals. You'll need to visit your health care provider 4 months after you begin taking Saxenda® to review your progress and renew your prescription.