What should I eat while on Saxenda (liraglutide)?
How long it takes for Saxenda® to work will vary from person to person. With Saxenda, you start on a low dose and increase slowly in order to reduce side effects from the medication. Different people will notice a change in their weight at different times in the dosing schedule.
Can I drink coffee on Saxenda?
If you are experiencing acid reflux as a side effect of taking Saxenda, you may want to adjust what you eat on Saxenda accordingly. Avoid or reduce your intake of common food triggers such as drinking coffee on Saxenda, alcohol, peppermint, spicy foods, and acidic foods.
Learn more about how Form Health clinicians prescribe Saxenda to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.
Form Health
Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic founded in 2019 that provides science-based obesity care to help patients achieve their weight loss and health goals. Patients have the opportunity to achieve sustainable weight loss by working closely with an American Board of Obesity Medicine physician and a Registered Dietitian who is a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management. Each Care Team develops a personalized treatment plan based on a comprehensive review of their medical history that includes behavioral support, nutrition, physical activity, and medication, if appropriate.
