After first use , pens may be stored either refrigerated or at room temperature (up to 86F or 30C) for up to 56 days
And for those with insurance (which is more likely to cover expensive GLP-1 medications), patients will receive assistance with insurance paperwork to reduce the cost of medication
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, reflux, and reduced appetite may occur, especially during dose changes
Semaglutide sodium and semaglutide acetate are the salt forms, which are chemically different from the active ingredient in the FDA-approved medications
It has the same active ingredient (liraglutide) as the diabetes drug Victoza, but at a higher dose - the maximum dose for Saxenda is 3 mg per day, while the maximum dose for Victoza is just 1.8 mg per day