FAQ

It’s totally up to you whether you want to take it with or without food.

To manage your weight, you can consume it for the long term.

If you accidentally take too much Saxenda, it's important to act quickly. You should either immediately reach the emergency room or get in touch with the Poison Control Center. Taking too much Saxenda can make your blood sugar drop, and you might feel sick with nausea and vomiting. It's important to take help as soon as possible if it happens.

If you forget to take your Saxenda medicine, don't take an additional dose on the next day or increase your dose. Just take your usual dose the following day as you normally would. But, if you accidentally miss Saxenda for more than three days, get in touch with your doctor to figure out how to start taking it again.

Some Common side effects of Saxenda are:
Nausea, abdominal pain, Headache, Diarrhea, Pain in the Stomach, Dizziness, Change of enzyme level in the blood, Injection reactions can be seen, Constipation, Tiredness, Vomiting, Low blood sugar, Changes to enzyme levels in your blood.
Some serious side effects of Saxenda are:
A severe drop in sugar level in the blood, Kidney-related issues, Pancreatitis, gallbladder-related problems, Depression and Anxiety, and Low Blood Pressure.

Before using Saxenda, make sure to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including vitamins and supplements you add to your diet. Don't use Saxenda if you've had a problem in the past called medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome type 2. Saxenda should not be taken if you're pregnant, or if you're allergic to liraglutide.
Also, let your doctor know if you're taking other medicines like GLP-1 agonists or diabetes medicines (insulin and sulfonylurea products). If you are suffering from depression or self-harming thoughts, or if you have issues with your kidneys, pancreas, liver, or stomach, or if you're breastfeeding, you should talk to your doctor.

How to Store Saxenda Safely:
1. Keep Saxenda in the fridge at temperatures between 36°F and 46°F (2°C and 8°C).
2. After using it, you can leave Saxenda out at room temperature or put it back in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
3. Remember to protect Saxenda from light; don't let it be in direct sunlight.
4. Never use Saxenda if it has been frozen, as that's not safe.
5. Lastly, make sure to store Saxenda where children can't reach it.

Guide to Safely Disposing of Saxenda:
1. First, be sure to remove the needle from the Saxenda pen safely.
2. It's really important to do this because if the needle is not removed properly, it can lead to infections and leaks.
3. Once you've safely removed the needle, it's time to get rid of the used Saxenda pen.
4. Don't keep the pen around for too long after you've opened it; after 30 days, it's time to throw it away.

Saxenda lowers the levels of certain appetite hormones in your body, called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). When these hormones are reduced, it makes you feel less hungry. As a result, you eat fewer calories, which can help you lose weight.

Saxenda can help you in weight loss. When people are overweight, they can have other health problems like high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Even though Saxenda doesn't directly treat these problems, losing weight with Saxenda can make these other problems get better.
So, if you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, talk to your doctor. They can help you decide if Saxenda might be a good choice for you to lose weight and improve those other health issues. You should consult your doctor for the best advice.