Saxenda

Saxenda is a weight loss injection that helps adults with issues surrounding obesity. It is suitable for the following groups:

• Adults who have a BMI of over 27 and have weight-related health conditions. (e.g. high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, high cholesterol)
• Adults who have a BMI of over 30 (this is the boundary for obesity)

Your BMI takes into account your height and weight and is a good indication of whether you are the right weight, overweight or underweight. If you think that you are overweight or obese and would like to try Saxenda, one of our consultants is on hand to discuss this weight loss medication with you.

You should use Saxenda at the same time as consuming a reduced-calorie diet and increasing your physical activity.

For more information, take a look at our ‘What is Saxenda’ page.

Saxenda (liraglutide 6mg/ml) is a self-injectable weight loss treatment. It contains the active ingredient liraglutide which is very similar to a naturally occurring hormone in your body called GLP-1.

After a meal GLP-1 is naturally released from your intestines to help regulate your blood sugar levels and reduce the amount of glucagon in your body. Glucagon is a naturally occurring hormone that works by inhibiting the action of insulin. As a result, it makes you feel less hungry, slows down the emptying of your stomach and makes you feel 'fuller' for longer.

Most people who take Saxenda use it long-term - usually for at least a few months. However, you should start to see some noticeable improvements after a few weeks of taking Saxenda.

There is no strict rule for when to take Saxenda, but it is recommended to take it at the same time each day.

To see the best results and to limit the chance of side effects, try to avoid alcohol while taking Saxenda. Alcohol does not directly interact with the medicine, but it can increase the risk of low blood sugar. If you do drink, make sure that you eat at the same time and do so in moderation.

Saxenda injection reviews are generally positive. Most people notice a change relatively quickly - much more so than if they were just making lifestyle changes.

However, quite a few reviewers do report mild nausea, which is a common and usually mild side effect. Most people who have reported this side effect state that it passes after a short period.

In a 56 week study conducted by the company responsible for the production of Saxenda, 3731 patients of varying backgrounds took part. Of these patients, 3 out of 5 people lost 12 lb (5.4 kg), 1 out of 3 lost 23 lb (10.4 kg), and 6% of participants achieved weight loss of 47 lb (21.3 kg) or more.