Saxenda® Injectable Pen
Saxenda is an effective treatment that can result in long-term weight loss. Each weight loss injection pen suppresses your appetite and reduces food cravings, making it easier to stick to a calorie-controlled diet.
Saxenda, What You Need To Know
A GLP-1 based option for chronic weight management in suitable adults.
Saxenda works by mimicking the action of GLP-1, a hormone that helps regulate appetite and promote feelings of fullness. By slowing stomach emptying, it can reduce how much you eat and support weight loss, while also helping to improve blood sugar control and aspects of cardiovascular health.
Saxenda is used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults. It is typically prescribed for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher (obesity), or a BMI of 27 or higher (overweight) with weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Benefits of Saxenda Treatment
Saxenda supports effective weight loss, improved metabolic health and longer-term wellbeing when used alongside lifestyle changes, under medical supervision.
Saxenda supports effective weight reduction by helping regulate appetite and promoting a greater feeling of fullness between meals.
By supporting weight loss and better metabolic control, Saxenda can help reduce the risk of obesity-related complications in suitable patients.
Many people report increased energy, improved mood and greater confidence as weight and metabolic markers improve over time.
By addressing underlying metabolic imbalances, Saxenda may help lower the risk of chronic diseases and support overall long-term vitality when used appropriately.
Saxenda: Precautions & Side Effects
Saxenda is not right for everyone. Always discuss your personal medical history, current medicines and risk factors with a prescribing clinician before starting treatment.
Consultation with a healthcare professional before starting Saxenda is essential, as it may not be suitable for everyone.
- Your prescriber will assess your individual medical history, including any heart, kidney, liver or digestive problems.
- Let them know about all medicines and supplements you are taking, to check for possible interactions.
- Saxenda may not be appropriate if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding – always seek medical advice.
- Treatment decisions are based on your overall health, weight, and whether Saxenda is clinically appropriate for you.
Some people experience side effects when using Saxenda, especially when treatment is first started or doses are changed.
- Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain and decreased appetite. These often lessen over time as your body adjusts.
- More severe side effects can include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems and kidney issues in some people.
- You should promptly report any persistent, severe or worrying symptoms to a healthcare professional, or call 111 in an emergency situation.
- Always follow the dosing and side-effect advice given by your prescriber or pharmacist.
