It is recommended for patients to increase the Saxenda dosage as advised on the website:
- Week 1 - 0.6mg dose once daily
- Week 2 - 1.2mg dose once daily
- Week 3 - 1.8mg dose once daily
- Week 4 - 2.4mg dose once daily
- Week 5 - 3.0mg dose once daily continuing
This is to achieve the optimum results while taking the medication.
There is an exemption to this if you are experiencing any side effects when you increase the dose. You can continue taking the previous dose for an additional week before increasing the dose.
If you require any further advice, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our Clinical team will be happy to assist.