How and when to increase your Saxenda dose
Knowing how to increase a Saxenda dose properly is key when taking this weight loss medication. You increase your dose of Saxenda® (liraglutide) over time using the same Saxenda pen until you reach the 3.0 mg dose. Unless directed otherwise by your healthcare provider, you will typically follow this dosing schedule that outlines when to increase your Saxenda dose:
- 0.6 mg daily for week 1
- 1.2 mg daily for week 2
- 1.8 mg daily for week 3
- 2.4 mg daily for week 4
- 3.0 mg daily for week 5 and going forward
It’s important to stick to your doctor’s instructions for how to increase your Saxenda dose to ensure that adequate levels of Saxenda are maintained at all times, keeping the medication effective. 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.