Description

Saxenda® (Liraglutide) 

Saxenda® is an FDA-approved, injectable prescription medication containing liraglutide (3.0 mg), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It is designed for chronic weight management in adults with:Buy Saxenda online

• Obesity (BMI ≥30)

• Overweight (BMI ≥27) with at least one weight-related condition (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia)

Saxenda is used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to support sustainable weight loss.

How Saxenda Works

Liraglutide mimics the GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate:Buy Saxenda online
✔ Appetite – Increases feelings of fullness, reducing calorie intake.
✔ Blood Sugar – Slows gastric emptying and improves insulin sensitivity.
✔ Cravings – Helps control hunger signals in the brain.

Unlike short-term diet pills, Saxenda provides long-term weight management when used as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Key Benefits

✅ Clinically Proven Weight Loss – Patients lost an average of 5-10% of body weight in clinical trials.
✅ Non-Stimulant Formula – Does not cause jitters or rapid heart rate like some weight-loss drugs.
✅ Once-Daily Injection – Convenient self-administered pen for easy use.
✅ Improves Metabolic Health – May help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

Dosage & Administration

• Starting Dose: 0.6 mg/day for 1 week (to minimize side effects).

• Gradual Increase: Weekly increments up to the maintenance dose of 3.0 mg/day.

• Injection Sites: Abdomen, thigh, or upper arm (rotate sites to avoid irritation).

• Best Time to Use: Can be taken at any time of day, with or without food.

Possible Side Effects

Most side effects are mild and improve over time:

• Common: Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, headache, low blood sugar (in diabetics).

• Less Common: Vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, indigestion.

• Rare but Serious: Pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, kidney problems, or allergic reactions (seek medical help if severe).

Important Safety Information

⚠ Not for Type 1 Diabetes – Saxenda is not insulin and should not replace diabetes medication.
⚠ Avoid in Pregnancy – May cause harm to unborn babies; use effective contraception.
⚠ Thyroid Cancer Risk – Do not use if you or family members have a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
⚠ Alcohol & Other Medications – May interact with insulin or oral diabetes drugs (monitor blood sugar closely).

Who Should Not Use Saxenda?

✖ Patients with a personal/family history of thyroid cancer.
✖ Those with severe gastrointestinal disease (e.g., gastroparesis).
✖ Individuals with pancreatitis or kidney problems.

Storage & Handling

• Before First Use: Refrigerate (2–8°C / 36–46°F).

• After Opening: Can be stored at room temperature (≤30°C / 86°F) for up to 30 days.

• Do Not Freeze – Discard if frozen or expired.

Why Choose Saxenda?

Saxenda offers a medically supervised, long-term approach to weight loss, helping patients achieve and maintain a healthier weight with once-daily dosing and proven results.