Obesity is prevalent in our society and is a  worrying thing as it is associated with health problems like diabetes,hyperlipidaemia, ischemic heart disease,strokes,hypertension.

We should try to lose weight by

• Exercise
• Dieting

The Saxenda Pen is a unique injectable device prefilled with the liraglutide drug.

Saxenda plays a key role in controlling appetite and caloric intake.

This is particularly beneficial for individuals who have not achieved desired weight loss results with diet and exercise alone. Its inclusion in comprehensive weight management plans is supported by clinical evidence, establishing Saxenda as a reliable option in the medical management of obesity.

Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority has approved Saxenda® pen, a new weight loss drug with liraglutide. Initially developed to treat diabetes, Saxenda® was later approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for the treatment of obesity.

What is Saxenda?

Saxenda ( liraglutide) is a prescription injection that aids in weight management. Originally developed to treat diabetes, it’s now widely used to help reduce weight in adults with obesity or those overweight with weight-related conditions. Saxenda mimics a hormone naturally produced in the body, known as GLP-1, which regulates hunger and satiety .It reduces your appetite leading to reduced food intake and ultimately weight loss.

Who Is Suitable for Saxenda?

Saxenda  can be used for weight management in people who have

• not responded well despite dieting  and exercise
• Obesity with Body Mass Index 30 kg/m2 or more
• Body mass Index of 27 or more with at least one weight related conditions like

– Type 2 diabetes

– High cholesterol

– Hypertension

– Polycystic ovarian syndrome

– Ischaemic heart disease

– Obstructive sleep apnoea

It’s important for potential users to have tried and not achieved adequate results with diet and exercise alone. Our doctors will assess individual health profiles, including existing medical conditions and other medications, before prescribing Saxenda.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SAXENDA® WEIGHT LOSS PEN

Some  potential side effects are

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Dyspepsia (Bloated ,upset stomach)
• Hypoglycaemia( low blood sugar)
• Fatique and tiredness
• Headache
• Injection site reaction like pain and swelling
• Changes in lipase enzyme in the body

Most of these side effects are temporary and will go away.Furthermore our doctor will help you to adjust the dosing to reduce these side effects.

Important Safety Advice When Using Saxenda Weight Loss Pen

Pens and needles should never be shared. Infections can spread from one person to another. Each injection should be given with a new needle to avoid contamination, infection, leakage, and blocked needles leading to the wrong dose.

Please let your doctor know about all of your medical conditions before taking Saxenda®, including:

• taking a medication called a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
• suffering from severe stomach problems, such as slow stomach emptying
• Pregnancy
• Breast feeding or having intention to breast feed
• (gastroparesis) or difficulties digesting food.
• pancreas, kidneys, and liver problems.
• History of Mental health issues such as depression, or suicidal thoughts
• Severe heart failure
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Thyroid cancer or any Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)

So if you have a BMI > 27 kg/m2  with one or more weight related medical problems or BMI > 30 and need help to lose weight please call or Whatsapp us to fix an appointment for our  doctor to assess and advise you accordingly.