The manufacturers of Saxenda say that 3 out of 5 people taking it achieved significant weight loss of 5% or more (meaning an average of 12lb). Their website contains further information on the benefits of Saxenda.

The duration of treatment should be regularly reviewed by your doctor. It should be stopped if, after 12 weeks on the 3.0mg daily dose, you have not lost at least 5% of your body weight.

One capsule should be taken three times a day with main meals. It can be taken before, during or within an hour of finishing a meal. There is no need to take a dose if you skip a meal or eat a meal containing no fat. You should contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you do not lose weight after taking the tablets for 12 weeks.

It is possible to regain weight after stopping Saxenda.

Saxenda is injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection). The best places to inject are the front of the waist or the front of the thighs. It is important not to inject into a vein or a muscle. The patient information leaflet contains further information on how to inject Saxenda.