Saxenda dosing and titration schedule
Saxenda · liraglutide · by Novo Nordisk
Reviewed by the glpzoom Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of June 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Titrated weekly: 0.6mg → 1.2mg → 1.8mg → 2.4mg → 3.0mg maintenance, all once daily.
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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.