Saxenda missed dose: what to do
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.
Saxenda is dosed daily. If missed: skip the dose if more than 12 hours late, take next day at usual time. Do NOT double up — increases nausea and hypoglycemia risk. After 3+ consecutive missed days, restart titration from 0.6mg per the FDA label.
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Frequently asked
What if I miss a Saxenda dose?+
Saxenda is dosed daily. If missed: skip the dose if more than 12 hours late, take next day at usual time. Do NOT double up — increases nausea and hypoglycemia risk. After 3+ consecutive missed days, restart titration from 0.6mg per the FDA label.
Should I double the next dose to make up?+
Never. Doubling significantly increases GI side effects. Skip and resume regular schedule instead.