by Drugs.com
It takes time to lose weight with Saxenda. In adults, it may take about 8 weeks before you start to see a significant weight loss (at least 5%) with Saxenda. In the first 2 to 4 weeks you may lose about 2% to 4% of your weight.
How long does it take to lose weight with Saxenda?
Weight loss normally starts within 2 weeks of starting Saxenda (liraglutide).
How long after starting Saxenda do you see results?
Because Saxenda is titrated over the course of four weeks, it can take some time to start working. Some lucky people do see results from the first week. However, most find that it takes 2-3 weeks or more to start seeing any movement on the scales.
How much weight will I lose per week on Saxenda?
In general, patients using Saxenda can expect to lose a minimum of 5% of their starting weight by week 12 of treatment.
Does Saxenda speed up weight loss?
People taking Saxenda lost about 3% to 4% more weight than people taking a placebo. In another study, adults without Type 2 diabetes lost an average of 8% of their initial body weight. This was about 5% more weight loss than the placebo group.