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What does Saxenda do to your body?

Saxenda works for weight loss by regulating your hunger and calorie intake. As a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, it lowers hunger stimulation in several areas of the brain,...

How much weight can I lose in a month with Saxe...

Some people start seeing results from Saxenda in the first two to four weeks. You may lose about 2%—4% of your body weight. However, during clinical trials, people taking Saxenda...

Is Saxenda a good weight loss drug?

In a clinical study of people taking Saxenda® for 3 yearse: 56% achieved significant weight loss at year 1, and. Approximately half of these patients maintained weight loss at 3...

Side Effects in Children and Adolescents

“The side effects of Saxenda in pediatrics are similar to that seen in adults,” says Dr. Mann, noting nausea and vomiting are most common. Saxenda “has [also] been associated with...

Saxenda Side Effects

Gastrointestinal side effects are the most common Saxenda side effects, but they tend to subside over time. Common side effects reported in 5% or more of adults taking Saxenda in...

Saxenda Benefits

Typically, weight loss starts in the first few weeks after starting Saxenda and can level off after several months, notes Dr. Kipnis. More specific weight loss benefits include: Weight Loss...