Saxenda
Weight Loss|Active ingredient(s): Liraglutide|Manufacturer: Novo Nordisk
Liraglutide: the smart way to lose weight.
GLP-1 treatment containing Liraglutide
Lose up to 10% of your total body weight
Reduces appetite and curbs cravings
Daily injection pen
Available in 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, 1,8 mg, 2.4 mg, or 3 mg
How to use
Turn the dial to your dose
Make sure the dose you select matches the dose you have been prescribed.
Inject once daily
You can inject your Saxenda injection pen into your abdomen, upper arm, or upper thigh. Rotate sites every day to avoid bruising.
Store correctly
Keep unused Saxenda pens in the fridge (2°C–8°C). Once in use, keep it in the fridge or somewhere dry below 30°C for up to a month.
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Saxenda
What is Saxenda?
Saxenda is a prescription medication used for weight loss. When injected daily, Saxenda injections reduce appetite and delay stomach emptying, helping thousands worldwide to eat less and reach their weight loss goals.
Unlike other weight loss medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic, Saxenda is not approved to treat type 2 diabetes. Saxenda weight loss pens have been specially made to combat obesity.
How does Saxenda work?
Saxenda works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone: glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). It belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists.
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Saxenda act on receptors in the brain to reduce your appetite and cravings, making you eat less food. By doing this, Saxenda makes it easier to stay within a calorie deficit, which is essential for weight loss. When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, this helps you to lose weight effectively over time.
How much weight can I lose?
Saxenda is clinically proven to help you lose up to 10% or more of your total weight within 12 months. One clinical trial involving 3,371 patients using Saxenda for weight loss found that:
- 63% of patients lost at least 5% body weight
- 33% of patients lost more than 10% body weight
- 14% of patients lost more than 15% body weight
Thinking about starting your weight loss journey with Saxenda? Enter your height and weight below to see how much you could lose.
Who can use Saxenda?
To be prescribed Saxenda from 121doc, you must be over the age of 18 and have:
- A BMI over 30 or
- a BMI over 27 with a weight-related health problem (such as diabetes or high blood pressure)
There are some people who cannot use Saxenda injection pens even if they meet one of the criteria above. You may not be able to use it if you:
- believe you may be allergic to liraglutide
- have severe heart failure
- are over 75 years old
- have kidney or liver disease
- Have a stomach or gut problem like inflammatory bowel disease
How long does a Saxenda pen last?
Your first Saxenda weight loss pen should last for around 17 days, accounting for the dose increases every week. After you reach the maintenance dose of 3.0 mg, each pen should last you 6 days.
Keep in mind that some people may be instructed by their doctor to stay at a lower dose for medical reasons, and this will extend how long a pen lasts. Your doctor will prescribe your Saxenda dose schedule in your consultation.
How long does Saxenda take to work?
Saxenda should start working within 1 to 2 days, and you should first begin to see results within a few weeks.
Here is a graph of what you can expect based on clinical data:
Timeline of the effects of Saxenda
Are there any side effects of Saxenda?
Not everyone will experience side effects from Saxenda, and those who do will usually find they go away after a few days or weeks.
With that being said, Saxenda can cause side effects in some people. The most common Saxenda side effects include:
- feeling sick (nausea)
- diarrhoea
- constipation
- headache
- stomach or intestinal pain
- changed sense of taste
- Dizziness
- difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- gallstones
- rash
If you experience side effects on Saxenda, consult your doctor for personalised advice.
Please note:
This is not an exhaustive list. For a full list of side effects, consult the patient information leaflet sent with your order.
Are there any foods to avoid while on Saxenda?
There are no restricted foods when taking Saxenda, so you shouldn’t need to avoid anything entirely, so long as you’re staying within a calorie deficit. However, some foods can make this more difficult, and should only be had in moderation.
In general some foods and drinks to limit include:
- Sugary snacks
- Fried and high-fat foods
- Fizzy drinks and sugary fruit juices
- Alcoholic drinks
- Highly processed snacks (like crisps)
Is Saxenda safe?
Saxenda is a prescription medication that has been carefully tested and approved for weight loss treatment. This means it is considered safe for most people, provided they have a prescription from a qualified healthcare professional.
Can I buy Saxenda without a prescription?
Safety is our number one priority at 121doc. For this reason, our doctors will only prescribe you treatment if you meet the criteria in your online consultation.
A prescription from a trusted healthcare provider like 121doc ensures:
- safety during treatment
- effective results
- monitoring of side effects
Note: You must complete a short online consultation so that our doctor can ensure that the treatment is suitable for you. The above pricing should only be used as a reference. The final decision to issue this treatment lies with the prescribing doctor.
FAQs
Our online consultations are in the format of short medical questionnaires. You will be asked general questions about your health and medical history, as well as specific medical questions relevant to the treatment you have chosen. We will also ask you for your payment and delivery details to complete the order.
Online consultations take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. All questions are necessary when issuing prescription medicines. It means that our doctors can make sure the treatment is safe and right for you.
Comparison
 |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||||
| Overview | Weight loss tablets | Weight loss tablets | ||
| Active ingredient(s) | ||||
| Active ingredient(s) | Orlistat | Naltrexone & bupropion | ||
| Who can take it | ||||
| Who can take it | BMI over 30 (or 27) | BMI over 30 (or 27) | ||
| Features | ||||
| Features | Reduces dietary fat absorption | Reduces appetite & increases energy expenditure | ||
| Breastfeeding | ||||
| Breastfeeding | Unsuitable | Unsuitable | ||
| Pregnant | ||||
| Pregnant | Not recommended | Not recommended | ||
| Application | ||||
| Application | Tablet | Tablet | ||
| How to take | ||||
| How to take | 3 daily tablets | Daily tablet(s) | ||
| Price | ||||
| Price | £79.99 | £134.99 | ||
| View treatment | View treatment | |||
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The consultation is completely free, and takes between 5 and 10 minutes of your time.
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As soon as you place the order, one of our doctors will review your consultation. On working days, this usually takes around one hour.
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If the doctor has any additional questions, you will receive a phone call and an email. We understand you might be at work or busy. Our customer service representatives are always discreet and can call back at a more convenient time if necessary.
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