Here's what we'll cover Key takeaways The FDA has approved six prescription weight loss pills: Wegovy (semaglutide), Foundayo (orforglipron), Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), Xenical (orlistat), Lomaira (phentermine), and Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion)
Use should be discontinued upon observing any adverse reaction
Your provider needs to be involved from the beginning
Standard Dosing Range: Low dose: 200 to 250 mcg once daily Moderate dose: 250 to 500 mcg once or twice daily Higher dose: 500 to 800 mcg once or twice daily Weight-Based Dosing: Based on animal study extrapolations, an estimated human equivalent dose is approximately 1.6 mcg/kg body weight, translating to roughly 110 mcg for a 150-pound person and 145 mcg for a 200-pound person when using oral administration
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Understanding your options and what to expect Delivery timing and how the process works General questions before you decide How Saxenda Works and Potential Drug Interactions Saxenda contains liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist analogue