Saxenda missed dose: What should I do if I miss a dose of Saxenda (liraglutide)?

If you have missed a Saxenda® dose, take your medication as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses in one day to make up for a missed dose, as it is most likely still in your system. If you miss 3 or more days of Saxenda, contact your healthcare provider for guidance. If you find it difficult to keep up with daily doses, consult your healthcare provider about switching to a medication with weekly doses, such as Wegovy. Skipping or splitting your Saxenda doses due to side effects should be discussed with your provider immediately. A Saxenda missed dose or taking dosages incorrectly could trigger some potentially serious side effects.

Learn more about how Form health doctors prescribe Saxenda to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brooke Marsico, PA-C

Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University in 2011. She began her practice in the field of Obesity Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she practiced from 2016 to 2021. She went on to treat patients living with obesity at Cleveland Clinic from 2021 to 2022 prior to joining the team at Form Health. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health. Her practice focuses on individualized behavioral and pharmacological intervention to help patients reach their goals. She is also experienced in managing patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.

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