I skipped a few doses of saxenda. Yesterday I went back to a normal dose of 3 mg and now I have a lot of side effects. How do I start saxenda again?

28 -year-old man3 years ago

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Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

Good evening ma'am,

What is your question specifically? :)

28 -year-old man · 3 years ago

Do I have to go back to taking medication in increments like I did at the beginning of the treatment in order to decrease the side effects?

Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

Actually, it would be a good idea to start the medication again in increments so you can start taking it again slowly. However, you may want to increase the doses more quickly than at first, depending on the side effects you experience!

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