I was wondering if anyone has experience with staying on a low dose of liraglutide (Saxenda) for the past several years?
I've been on it since December 2020 after having to stop GLP-1s in 2019 because my insurance wouldn't cover them at that time, which created a significant financial burden for continued treatment. I'm currently taking 1.2 mg daily—this is within the typical dose range for weight management with Saxenda—but I started at 0.6 mg and gradually increased to this level. Over the course of my treatment, I have lost about 20 lbs.
I am wondering what my options are for long-term maintenance, as I don't want to experience the mental and physical challenges I faced when stopping the medication previously. When I asked my doctor about staying on Saxenda long-term, she suggested I should be able to maintain my weight without medication, but didn't provide specific strategies, which leaves me uncertain about how best to sustain my weight loss.
I have read that Wegovy (semaglutide), another GLP-1 receptor agonist approved by the FDA for chronic weight management, might be an alternative if I decide to switch or for long-term use. However, I understand that insurance coverage for these medications varies and may change, but I haven't seen confirmed details about coverage policies for Saxenda or Wegovy in 2024.
Has anyone discussed long-term maintenance with their healthcare providers? What strategies or resources have helped you? Any personal experiences, tips, or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
I've been on it since December 2020 after having to stop GLP-1s in 2019 because my insurance wouldn't cover them at that time, which created a significant financial burden for continued treatment. I'm currently taking 1.2 mg daily—this is within the typical dose range for weight management with Saxenda—but I started at 0.6 mg and gradually increased to this level. Over the course of my treatment, I have lost about 20 lbs.
I am wondering what my options are for long-term maintenance, as I don't want to experience the mental and physical challenges I faced when stopping the medication previously. When I asked my doctor about staying on Saxenda long-term, she suggested I should be able to maintain my weight without medication, but didn't provide specific strategies, which leaves me uncertain about how best to sustain my weight loss.
I have read that Wegovy (semaglutide), another GLP-1 receptor agonist approved by the FDA for chronic weight management, might be an alternative if I decide to switch or for long-term use. However, I understand that insurance coverage for these medications varies and may change, but I haven't seen confirmed details about coverage policies for Saxenda or Wegovy in 2024.
Has anyone discussed long-term maintenance with their healthcare providers? What strategies or resources have helped you? Any personal experiences, tips, or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!