Saxenda dosage chart and titration schedule
Saxenda · liraglutide · by Novo Nordisk
Reviewed by the WeighedHealth Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of July 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Titrated weekly: 0.6mg → 1.2mg → 1.8mg → 2.4mg → 3.0mg maintenance, all once daily.
Saxenda dosage chart
Once-daily subcutaneous injection
| When | Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 0.6 mg once daily | Starting dose |
| Week 2 | 1.2 mg once daily | — |
| Week 3 | 1.8 mg once daily | — |
| Week 4 | 2.4 mg once daily | — |
| Week 5 onward | 3 mg once daily | Full maintenance dose |
Maintenance: Maintenance dose is 3 mg once daily. Escalate by 0.6 mg weekly; if a step isn't tolerated, delay escalation ~1 week.
Standard schedule from the FDA Saxenda prescribing information. A prescriber may hold or slow a step for tolerability; do not adjust your dose without clinical guidance.
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Frequently asked
What is the standard Saxenda titration schedule?+
Titrated weekly: 0.6mg → 1.2mg → 1.8mg → 2.4mg → 3.0mg maintenance, all once daily.
What if I miss a Saxenda dose?+
Missed-dose guidance depends on time elapsed since the scheduled injection. As a general rule, take the missed dose within the manufacturer's recovery window; if past that, skip and resume the regular schedule. Confirm with prescribing clinician.