liraglutide · daily injection
Saxenda dose schedule
US label revised 6/2026 · Checked 31 October 2026
Quick answer
Saxenda (liraglutide) is injected once a day. For adults the label steps up every week: 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.8 mg and 2.4 mg, then 3 mg a day from week 5. The label says the lower doses are for stepping up only.
Saxenda titration schedule
For weight reduction in adults.
Daily dose in each week, from the first injection
- 0.6 mg Week 1
- 1.2 mg Week 2
- 1.8 mg Week 3
- 2.4 mg Week 4
- 3 mg Week 5 on
- Starting dose
- A step on the way
- A dose the label allows staying on
| When | Daily dose | From the label |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 0.6 mg | Starting dose |
| Week 2 | 1.2 mg | Step up |
| Week 3 | 1.8 mg | Step up |
| Week 4 | 2.4 mg | Step up |
| Week 5 on | 3 mg | The label’s ongoing dose for adults |
For adults the label’s dose is 3 mg a day; it says the lower doses are for stepping up only.
Good to know
- If a step isn’t tolerated, the label suggests considering waiting about one more week before the next.
- The label says to stop Saxenda if 3 mg isn’t tolerated, and to check weight at 16 weeks: it says to stop if weight hasn’t fallen by at least 4%. Your prescriber makes that call with you.
If a dose is missed
Carry on with the next scheduled dose; don’t take an extra or larger dose. If more than 3 days have passed since the last dose, the label says to restart at 0.6 mg and step up again.
Log your Saxenda doses in Gliplog
- Add Saxenda by name, with its strength and schedule
- Log each dose and see when the next one is due
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Questions about Saxenda dosing
What is the starting dose of Saxenda?
The label starts Saxenda at 0.6 mg a day for one week, then steps up by 0.6 mg each week to 3 mg a day from week 5.
Is Saxenda the same as Wegovy?
No. Saxenda is liraglutide, injected daily; Wegovy is semaglutide, injected weekly or taken as a daily tablet.
What if I miss Saxenda for a few days?
For a single missed dose, the label says to carry on with the next scheduled dose. If more than 3 days have passed, it says to restart at 0.6 mg and step up again.
Other dosing schedules
Source: SAXENDA (liraglutide) injection US prescribing information, section 2 (revised 6/2026). Not medical advice; Gliplog never recommends a dose. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist.