How to Take Saxenda

What is the recommended time of day to take Saxenda?

At what time should Saxenda be dosed? Saxenda can be taken at any time, with or without food. Try to take Saxenda at the same time every day.

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How does Saxenda work in the body? Saxenda is an injectable diabetes medication used to help regulate blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. The brain is fooled into thinking the stomach is full. This medication can be taken safely for long periods of time without any negative consequences.

Who should not use Saxenda?

Do not use Saxenda if you have a personal or family history of MTC, or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).

• Who should not take Saxenda?

Can you drink alcohol while taking Saxenda? Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol can cause your blood sugar to drop, which can be especially dangerous if you have diabetes. You should eat before you drink alcohol.

What is the recommended time of day to inject Saxenda?

You may inject it before breakfast, lunch, dinner, or bedtime, depending on what is most convenient for you. However, it should be taken at approximately the same time each day.

• When is the best time to inject Saxenda?

Who qualifies for Saxenda? The drug Saxenda was approved in December 2014 to help manage chronic weight issues in adults. To qualify for the surgery, adults must have a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher, or a BMI of 27 kg/m2 or higher if they also have at least one weight-related condition. When combined with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity, it can help adults lose weight.

What are the effects of taking Saxenda with vitamins?

There are no known interactions between Saxenda and Vitamin D3.[1]

• Can you take vitamins on Saxenda?

Will my doctor prescribe me Saxenda? Doctors only prescribe Saxenda to people who have a BMI of 27+ and regular exercise habits. Saxenda may be prescribed to those who are obese and have other weight-related issues. The Saxenda injectable pen is easy to use because it is preloaded.

What are the contraindications for Saxenda?

If you have severe heart failure, it is not recommended that you use Saxenda. This medicine has little experience with patients of 75 years and older. If you are 75 years old or older, it is not recommended. There is little data on how this medicine affects patients with kidney problems.

• When should you not take Saxenda?

What do you eat on Saxenda? Replace high-fat foods with low-fat options such as crackers, toast, and rice. Water-rich foods, like soups and gelatin, can help you stay hydrated. After you eat, don't lie down. Get up and walk around for a bit. I need to take a break from the house and get some fresh air.

What medications should you not take with Saxenda?

Saxenda is not for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and should not be used in conjunction with Victoza or any other GLP-1 receptor agonist or insulin. The safety and effectiveness of Saxenda when taken with other weight-loss products is unknown.

• What can you not take with Saxenda?

When is the best time to take Saxenda?

Saxenda should be discontinued if a patient cannot tolerate the 3 mg dose, as efficacy has not been established at lower doses. Saxenda should be taken once daily at any time of day, without regard to the timing of meals.[2]

• When should you take Saxenda?

You should take Saxenda with a meal.

You can take Saxenda at any time, with or without food.

• Should I eat before taking Saxenda?
• Can I take Saxenda after eating?

What is the ideal time to inject Saxenda?

Saxenda is a once-daily injectable medication. You may inject it before breakfast, lunch, dinner, or bedtime, whichever is most convenient for you. However, it should be taken at approximately the same time each day.

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How long does Saxenda last?

How long will the pen last? If you are taking the 3-mg dose, each pen will last 6 days.

• How many hours does Saxenda last?

What is the best Saxenda alternative?

If you are looking for an alternative to Saxenda then Ozempic is for you. Ozempic is also an injectable medication that is used to help those suffering from type two diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels. Ozempic can also help people to lose weight when used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise routine.

References

https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/saxenda-with-vitamin-d3-3189-16938-646-5790.html

https://www.drugs.com/dosage/saxenda.html

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