Saxenda dosing instructions: What dosage of Saxenda (liraglutide) should I take?

The dosage of Saxenda® (liraglutide) that you should take will start with a dose of 0.6 mg once daily. You will increase your dose each week until you reach a maintenance dose of 3.0 mg daily. Make sure you are familiar with how your Saxenda pen works before you begin. Do not change your dosage of Saxenda or or skip doses without talking to your doctor first, as this may lead to some potentially serious side effects.

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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