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Saxenda · Missed dose

Saxenda missed dose

If you miss a dose, take the next dose at the usual time the next day. Don't take an extra dose. If you miss more than 3 days, ask your prescriber about restarting at 0.6 mg.

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Label ruleIf you miss a dose, take the next dose at the usual time the next day. Don't take an extra dose. If you miss more than 3 days, ask your prescriber about restarting at 0.6 mg.

Changing your dose day

Take it once a day at any time, independent of meals.

If you've missed several doses

Don't restart at your last dose without asking. After a longer gap, prescribers often restart lower to limit stomach side effects. Call your prescriber or pharmacist before the next dose.

Common questions

What happens if I miss a dose of Saxenda?

If you miss a dose, take the next dose at the usual time the next day. Don't take an extra dose. If you miss more than 3 days, ask your prescriber about restarting at 0.6 mg.

Can I take two doses of Saxenda to catch up?

No. The label doesn't allow doubling up.

Can I change my Saxenda dose day?

Take it once a day at any time, independent of meals.

Sources

  1. Saxenda prescribing information (FDA label on DailyMed)
  2. SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes trial publication

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