However, it should not be used to manage weight loss alone as it is FDA-approved for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pitfall One: Starting at Too High a Dose Jumping ahead of the recommended titration schedule causes problems
Another Novo Nordisk semaglutide drug, Wegovy, is FDA-approved for weight loss and has proven more effective in causing clinically significant weight loss than Saxendas active ingredient, liraglutide
Metabolic rate, which is influenced by age, muscle mass, genetics, and previous dieting history, also shapes weekly outcomes
According to FDA-approved prescribing information, you can take your semaglutide injection up to 2 days before or after your scheduled day, provided at least 48 hours separate each dose