SAXENDA | WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION
Saxenda is an FDA-approved prescription injectable medicine that may help some adults with excess weight (body mass index [BMI] ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems or obesity (BMI ≥30), lose weight and keep it off. Saxenda® should be used with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity.
HOW DOES SAXENDA WORK?
Saxenda® addresses one of your body's natural responses to weight loss.
Your body naturally produces an appetite hormone known as glucagon-like-peptide (GLP-1) that helps to regulate your hunger. Saxenda® works like GLP-1 by regulating your appetite, which can lead to eating fewer calories and losing weight.
RESULTS
HOW DOES SAXENDA WORK?
Saxenda® addresses one of your body's natural responses to weight loss.
Your body naturally produces an appetite hormone known as glucagon-like-peptide (GLP-1) that helps to regulate your hunger. Saxenda® works like GLP-1 by regulating your appetite, which can lead to eating fewer calories and losing weight.
WHO SHOULDN’T USE SAXENDA
- Saxenda® is not for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
- Saxenda® and Victoza® have the same active ingredient, liraglutide, and should not be used together
- Saxenda® should not be used with other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines
- Saxenda® and insulin should not be used together
- It is not known if Saxenda® is safe and effective when taken with other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal weight-loss products
- It is not known if Saxenda® changes your risk of heart problems or stroke or of death due to heart problems or stroke
- It is not known if Saxenda® can be used safely in people who have had pancreatitis
- It is not known if Saxenda® is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Saxenda® is not recommended for use in children
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before commencing with Saxenda treatment - it is important you understand all possible side effects and important information regarding who should and shouldn’t take Saxenda. All information can be found at the following link:
https://www.saxenda.com/about-saxenda/benefits-of-saxenda.html
