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Saxenda is a weight-loss treatment which can help adults to lose weight when used alongside a lower-calorie diet and exercise routine. If you have a BMI of 30 and above and are finding it difficult to lose weight and keep it off, Saxenda weight loss injections may be right for you. They help you to feel fuller, which may help you to eat less and reduce your calorie intake, which leads to losing weight and may help you to keep it off.

In the future, the manufacturer of Saxenda has plans to phase this treatment out and will advise patients to try Wegovy instead. Wegovy offers a number of benefits to weight loss patients, including injecting just once a week and a higher average amount of weight loss during treatment. If you are considering beginning medical weight loss treatment, you may want to consider whether Wegovy will be the best choice for you long term.

 

How liraglutide works

The active ingredient in Saxenda is liraglutide, a medication which is similar to a naturally occurring hormone in your body which is called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). GLP-1 is created in your digestive system after you eat a meal and is a hormone which tells your body that you’re full and helps to regulate your hunger. By creating a similar effect to GLP-1, liraglutide helps to reduce your appetite and makes you feel fuller, which may lead to you consuming fewer calories and therefore losing weight. When paired with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise, this treatment can help you to lose weight and keep it off.

 

Directions

When you receive your Saxenda pen it will come with an official instruction pack to teach you how to use this treatment in detail. However, we’re also going to tell you what you’d need to do to take this medication so you can make an informed decision about your healthcare treatment.

You take Saxenda by using the pen it comes in to inject a dose once a day. You can inject your dose at any time of day, with or without food, so you can choose when you’ll get the most out of this treatment. To inject, you’ll need to follow these steps:

• Step 1 – Check the solution in the pen is clear, do not use the pen if the solution is cloudy. Carefully open a new NovoTwist needle and insert it into the pen, turning it until you hear a click to lock it into place, then remove the needle cap and keep it for later, you can throw away the inner needle cap
• Step 2 – If you’re using a new pen, check the flow by turning the dose selector until it shows the flow check symbol. Hold the pen with the needle pointing up and press and hold the dose button until the counter returns to 0. If the pen is working properly, you should see a drop of solution at the end of the needle, if not, try again up to 6 times. If the pen still isn’t working, use a new one
• Step 3 – Turn the dose selector until the counter shows the dose you need (for example 0.6 for a 0.6mg dose)
• Step 4 – Insert the needle into your skin, making sure that you can see the dose counter clearly. Press and hold down the dose button until the counter shows 0, then keep the needle in your skin and slowly count to 6 before removing the needle
• Step 5 – Use the outer needle cap to safely unscrew the needle from the pen and dispose of it carefully. Put the pen cap back on the pen to protect the solution from light between uses

 

Dosage

Your daily dose of Saxenda will increase over 5 weeks, with each dose injected once a day and no more. You should follow the dosage instructions given to you by your prescriber, but the usual amounts you will use will be as follows:

Week	Daily Dose
Week 1	0.6>mg once a day
Week 2	1.2mg once a day
Week 3	1.8mg once a day
Week 4	2.4mg once a day
Week 5	3mg once a day

This is a typical titration plan however some patients may prefer to titrate slower.

 

Injection sites

The best places to inject Saxenda are the front of your waist, the front of your thighs, or your upper arm. You should not inject the solution into a vein or muscle, the treatment is designed to be injected under the skin and nowhere else. If you’re unsure where you should inject this product, ask your prescriber to show you in more detail.

 

Side effects

Like all medications, Saxenda injections can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. Common side effects you may experience include:

• Feeling sick, being sick, diarrhoea or constipation – these will usually go away within a few days or weeks
• Stomach and intestinal problems, e.g. indigestion, inflammation of the stomach lining, stomach discomfort, upper stomach pain, heartburn, bloating, wind, belching, dry mouth
• Feeling weak or tired
• Changes to your sense of taste
• Feeling dizzy
• Difficulty sleeping, insomnia
• Gallstones
• Reactions in the area where you’ve injected the needle, e.g. bruising, irritation, itching, rash
• Low blood sugar, causing symptoms such as a cold sweat, cool pale skin, headaches, fast heartbeat, feeling sick, feeling very hungry, changes in your vision, feeling sleepy, weakness, nervousness, feeling anxious, feeling confused, difficulty concentrating, shaking
• Increase in pancreatic enzymes, e.g. lipase, amylase

For a full list of potential side effects of this product, please see the patient information leaflet included with your medication. If you experience these or any other side effects you should speak to your prescriber, doctor or pharmacist right away.

 

Serious side effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects while taking liraglutide you should seek immediate medical assistance:

• Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, e.g. difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat, a fast heartbeat
• Symptoms of pancreatitis, e.g. severe and persistent pain in the stomach which may reach your back, feeling or being sick

 

Warnings

Saxenda is not suitable for use in children under the age of 18 or adults over the age of 75. Do not use this product if you are allergic to liraglutide or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not ever share your Saxenda pen with someone else, even if you have changed the needle in the pen. Sharing a pen can lead to serious infections or the transmission of serious illnesses.

 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

You should not use the Saxenda pen if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This treatment can affect your baby, so if you are already taking this product you should speak to your doctor or prescriber about stopping your treatment before you try to become pregnant. It is not currently known whether the ingredients in this product can pass into your breastmilk, which is why you should not use it while breastfeeding as it could cause a risk to your baby.

 

Other medications

If you’re taking any other medications you should speak to your prescriber before taking Liraglutide injections, as your medications may not be suitable to use together and this could result in unwanted effects. This especially applies if you are already taking:

• Diabetes medications called sulfonylurea, e.g. glimepiride, glibenclamide
• Insulin, as you may get low blood sugar when using these two treatments together
• Warfarin or any other blood thinners (also known as anticoagulants), which are used to prevent blood clotting

 

Driving

The Saxenda jab usually won’t affect your ability to drive or use any tools or machinery. However, you may experience dizziness during the first 3 months of your treatment, which could affect your concentration. If this happens to you, or if you experience any other symptoms which could affect your driving, you should not attempt to drive until you’re sure the symptoms have passed and you are safe to do so.

 

Medical conditions

Do not use this product if you have:

• Severe heart failure
• A severe stomach or gut problem which causes delayed stomach emptying, which is also known as gastroparesis
• Inflammatory bowel disease

Speak to your prescriber before using this product if you:

• Have kidney problems or are on dialysis
• Have liver problems
• Have diabetes. You should not use Saxenda as a replacement for insulin
• Experience severe pain in your upper abdomen, especially on the right side under the ribs. If you lose a lot of weight you will be at risk of gallstones and an inflamed gallbladder
• Have thyroid disease, including thyroid nodules and enlargement of the thyroid gland
• Have palpitations or feel your heart racing while at rest when you’re taking this product
• Experience dehydration as this treatment can cause you to lose bodily fluids

 

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or our specialist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor.

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

 

Storage

Before using each Saxenda pen for the first time you should store it in the refrigerator at a temperature between 2 – 8°C. Do not freeze. Once you start using the pen you can keep it for 1 month, storing it at temperatures below 30°C. You can continue to store the pen in the refrigerator if you’d like to. When you’re not using your pen, put the pen cap on to protect it from light. Do not use this product if the expiry date printed on the original packaging has passed. Keep out of sight and reach of children. When you’ve finished using your pen or if 1 month has passed since its first use, dispose of it safely, using sharps boxes for needles where necessary. If you’re unsure of how to dispose of this product safely, speak to your pharmacist and ask their advice. Pharmacists can dispose of any unused medication safely and responsibly too.