Saxenda 101 | Dr. Dan Obesity Expert

Saxenda. You’ve likely heard me talk about it before. I often mention it in the same breath as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. However, I never talked about Saxenda all on its own.

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Saxenda was the first GLP-1 receptor agonist that gained approval for Obesity treatment and essentially spearheaded the way for everyone else. Save the first for last?

Let’s get into Saxenda 101!

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[francinejones]

I’ve just started it and I’m super excited about it. My doctor said all his patients are quite successful on it with no SERIOUS side effects thus far! I’m a healthy eater and trying to exercise, I’ve made a whole lifestyle change, but just need this to boost things along in fat loss. I’m hoping to just need it for 6-12mths to reach my goal.

[tangomike]

ive spent 4 weeks getting to 3.0 maintenance dose for Saxenda, currently down 9.5% BW from initial Dr consult, fantastic product - it has changed my relationship with food and alcohol, highly recommended.

[alisons]

I was on Ozempic and switched to Saxenda. I’m finding it more effective. And the side effects are much better than Ozempic. I was so sick on Ozempic. I haven’t vomited on this once in 3 months.

[lee]

I have just started with this medication today I live in new Zealand and I paid 500 for 3 months supply I’m so excited to see what it can do for me x

[tonybalz]

I started on it at the end of May 2023. I have not suffered any side effects except when I eat a large meal, then it gave me gas and upset stomach (which is what it is supposed to do). In two months I have lost 18 lbs. It defiantly curves my appetite and stops me from binge eating, a major problem with my weight. I don't have an exercise program or changed any of my eating habits, I'm a picky eater, other than eating less during my meals.

[kingwoescourt]

Thank you for your video Dr. Dan, I started my saxenda injections today so really appreciate the video

[angiwarner]

I’ve not lost anything and I’m on week 3 dose 1.8 this week. Calorie deficit, Lots of proteins. Walking 1 mile daily. No side effects and not a single lb lost.

[tessahenry]

I do high intensity workouts, weight lifting 4 days a week. Average 500-600 calories/workout. My hormones were causing rapid gain, after going into surgical menopause. Anyway I was 205 at 5 foot 9, no matter what I did. High BC risk and insulin resistance. On rybelsus for 6 months, 3 months of Ozempic. Now will be on saxenda. Now at maintenance weight maybe 10 more. I’m at 180 but a fair amount of muscle. I hope saxenda works. I’ve been on low doses of the others. Now as maintenance

[Newheartofpeace]

Hey Dr. Dan, i really appreciate your videos on weight loss medicine such as Saxenda and the like! Might i be so bold as to ask if Saxenda or any of the other weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can be taken if a person has a Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and if not, do you have any alternative suggestions?

Thank you for your time and effort!

[beautifuldfb]

I've just finished my 4 injection of Wegovy, but there is a nationwide shortage and i can't get the next few doses. They are looking to switch me to Saxenda so I don’t have a laps in time between when Wegovy is back in stock. What is the equivalent dose of saxenda to the 1.7mg, month 4 of Wegovy? Which is the dose that is not on backorder.

[AlphaGeekgirl]

I used Saxenda from Jan to Oct 2021, and stayed on 0.6 throughout (because I was nauseous from day 1 and was too scared to titrate up)
I lost 22 kg (about 50lb for the 4.5% of the planet who refuse to go metric). I kept it off for just a year before gaining 60% back.
I’m not sure whether Saxenda did anything other than act as a placebo (by guilting me not to be a such a guts after spending hundreds of dollars)
I’m thinking of going back on it next month

[Ms_Lilith]

I have problems with my thyroid blocking my metabolism can I use Saxenda?

[pearlsandwisdom]

Thank you for this video, I just quit my diet using saxenda, if I had seen your video earlier I may have been better equipped to continue.

[shaunphillips]

Saxenda is the right drug for me becuase it only costs me 7.30 a month from the VA 😂😂😂

[NueRama]

I'm on my 12th day on Saxenda but still the lowest dose of 0, 6mg, mainly because I barely have any urge to eat. I eat 2 times a day tops and I am afraid to increase the dose since I don't want to starve myself. I already lost 3, 5 kg in those 12 days (technicaly 13 because I experimented with the application time) which seems a bit too fast.

Is it ok to stretch the dosage titration above 2 weeks?
It is obviously working for me and I don't want to starve myself.

[miamoon]

Originally on Ozempic but due to world wide shortages had to change to Saxenda. In one month on Ozempic I lost 7.5kg. I've been on Saxenda for three weeks now, starting again with dosages 0.6 now up to 1.8 but only lost 0.5kg. I don't have any side effects like in Ozempic (mainly nausea). I'll keep taking Saxenda as losing any weight is better than nothing at all. Maybe my weight loss will increase as I get into higher dosage. 🙅‍♀

[johnlee-fgij]

I have been struggling with the side-effects of Saxenda for some time. Only able to get to 1.2 dose. Tried for 3 months. Giving up and going to look for another aid

[Moriabrosh]

I’m almost 6 weeks in saxenda and already I lost 8 kg, is that too fast?

[Carolina_girl]

I’m on day 2 of Saxenda. The first day which was yesterday, I had bad nausea when I woke up and went away after 3 hours but after that I didn’t want to eat anything. We had a holiday thanksgiving meal at work yesterday and I love to eat but I only took a bite or two out of everything and was done. I was thinking the sandexa was really working, but today I’ve eaten so much and am hungry. Idk if it’s working or not.

[andreaholt]

Do you happen to know why bariatric patients were excluded in the clinical trial? Is there an issue taking Saxenda if a patient has had gastric sleeve?