What should I eat while on Saxenda (liraglutide)?

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.

Can I drink coffee on Saxenda?

If you are experiencing acid reflux as a side effect of taking Saxenda, you may want to adjust what you eat on Saxenda accordingly. Avoid or reduce your intake of common food triggers such as drinking coffee on Saxenda, alcohol, peppermint, spicy foods, and acidic foods.

Learn more about how Form Health doctors prescribe Saxenda to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lauren Lemieux, MD FACP, ABOM diplomate

Dr. Lauren Lemieux completed her Internal Medicine residency and fellowship in Clinical Nutrition at UCLA. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. She is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Lemieux is passionate about helping her patients reach their health goals using personalized nutrition, lifestyle and weight management strategies.

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