Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) 1.8mg: step-up dose explained
What the 1.8mg dose of Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) is for, where it sits in the step-up schedule and what to discuss with your prescriber.
Where 1.8mg fits
- Step 10.6mgfrom week 1
- Step 21.2mgfrom week 2
- Step 31.8mgfrom week 3
- Step 42.4mgfrom week 4
- Step 53mgfrom week 5
The UK product information says to stay on each dose for at least one week before increasing. Weeks shown are the earliest possible; many people stay on a dose for longer, and some stay on a lower dose.
1.8mg is a step-up dose. People usually move through it on the way to a maintenance dose; the earliest it would normally start is week 3. Some people stay on a step-up dose for longer if side effects need time to settle.
Always use the dose your prescriber has prescribed and follow the Patient Information Leaflet. Do not change your dose yourself, and never use a pen or tablet strength that was not prescribed for you.
All Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) doses
| Dose | Role | Earliest start (if increased at every step) |
|---|---|---|
| Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) 0.6mg | Starting dose | Week 1 |
| Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) 1.2mg | Step-up dose | Week 2 |
| Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) 1.8mg | Step-up dose | Week 3 |
| Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) 2.4mg | Step-up dose | Week 4 |
| Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) 3mg | Maintenance dose | Week 5 |
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