Saxenda – Another New Weight Loss Drug
Another drug has been approved by the FDA for weight loss. It is called Saxenda, and it has been shown to reduce appetite and caloric intake. Saxenda is actually a higher dose of a diabetic drug- Liraglutide or Victoza. At the higher dose of 3 mg, the medication was associated with a 6.0% weight loss. ( JAMA 2015). Saxenda is taken by injection, once per day. As with other medications, there are some potential side effects- increase in resting heart rate, rare cases of pancreatitis, and hypoglycemia in diabetics.