How long does it take for Saxenda to work?
How long it takes for Saxenda® to work will vary from person to person. With Saxenda, you start on a low dose and increase slowly in order to reduce side effects from the medication. Different people will notice a change in their weight at different times in the dosing schedule.
When does Saxenda start working?
Saxenda will start working in some patients right away, while others may not notice any benefit until they are on a higher dose of the medication. People taking Saxenda report a reduction in their hunger and feel full sooner. Some also report an improvement in their cravings for certain foods. As a result, they eat less and this helps them lose weight. Saxenda should be used in combination with a reduced calorie diet and regular physical activity. If you are doing this and have not experienced at least a 4% reduction in your body weight after you’ve been on the highest dose of Saxenda for 3 months, you should discuss with your healthcare professional if this is the right medication for you.
Learn more about how Form Health doctors prescribe Saxenda to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.
Brooke Marsico, PA-C
Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University in 2011. She began her practice in the field of Obesity Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she practiced from 2016 to 2021. She went on to treat patients living with obesity at Cleveland Clinic from 2021 to 2022 prior to joining the team at Form Health. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health. Her practice focuses on individualized behavioral and pharmacological intervention to help patients reach their goals. She is also experienced in managing patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.
Saxenda® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S.