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- ✓FDA-approved medication for weight loss
- ✓Lose 9% of your body weight on average*
- ✓Helps you feel full faster, longer
*In a 56-week clinical trial, patients lost an average of 9% of their body weight when paired with diet and exercise. Saxenda is FDA-approved for adults with BMI ≥30, or BMI ≥27 with a weight-related condition.
What is Saxenda?
Saxenda® (liraglutide) is an FDA-approved prescription medication for chronic weight management. It is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that works by mimicking a hormone that targets areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation, helping you feel full sooner and eat less.
How does Saxenda work?
Saxenda works by mimicking GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that regulates appetite. It slows gastric emptying and signals the brain to reduce hunger, making it easier to eat less and lose weight. Saxenda is administered as a daily injection.
How do you take Saxenda?
Saxenda is self-administered as a once-daily injection under the skin (subcutaneously) in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Your provider will guide you through a dose escalation schedule.
| Week | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 0.6 mg | Once daily |
| Week 2 | 1.2 mg | Once daily |
| Week 3 | 1.8 mg | Once daily |
| Week 4 | 2.4 mg | Once daily |
| Week 5+ | 3.0 mg | Once daily (maintenance) |
Safety info: Saxenda may have serious side effects, including possible thyroid tumors. Do not use if you or your family have a history of a type of thyroid cancer called MTC or MEN 2. Do not use if you are pregnant. See more serious warnings & safety info.
How Ro helps you lose weight
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A licensed provider reviews your information and writes a prescription if clinically appropriate.
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What's included
- ✓Provider consultation
- ✓GLP-1 prescription (if appropriate)
- ✓Insurance coverage & paperwork handled
- ✓Ongoing care & support
- ✓Tools to track progress
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“Saxenda has been a great option for me. The daily injection was easy to get used to, and the results have been steady.”
“I was looking for an FDA-approved option and Saxenda fit the bill. The support from Ro made the whole process smooth.”
“The dose escalation was gradual enough that side effects were minimal. I'm down 25 lbs and feeling great.”
We hear these questions every day
Saxenda® (liraglutide) is an FDA-approved prescription medication for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition.
Saxenda works by mimicking GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that regulates appetite. It slows gastric emptying and signals the brain to reduce hunger, making it easier to eat less and lose weight.
Saxenda is self-administered as a once-daily injection under the skin (subcutaneously) in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Your provider will guide you through a dose escalation schedule, starting at 0.6 mg and gradually increasing to 3.0 mg over 5 weeks.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, injection site reactions, low blood sugar, headache, upset stomach, tiredness, dizziness, and abdominal pain.
Before first use, store Saxenda in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). After first use, store at room temperature (59°F to 86°F) or in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.
Saxenda pricing varies depending on insurance coverage. Contact your insurance provider or start your online visit with Ro to learn about pricing options.
Saxenda should not be used if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. Tell your healthcare provider about all medical conditions and medications. Do not use if you are pregnant.
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