How do you switch from Saxenda to Mounjaro?
You can switch from Saxenda to Mounjaro for weight loss, but this should always be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional. In most cases, Saxenda is stopped and a short gap of around 2 days is allowed before starting Mounjaro. Mounjaro is usually started at its standard starting dose (2.5 mg), even if you were previously taking a higher dose of Saxenda, with gradual dose adjustments if appropriate.
Saxenda and Mounjaro work differently and have different dosing schedules; Saxenda is taken daily, while Mounjaro is a weekly injection, so you may notice changes in appetite or side effects during the switch. The two medicines should not be used at the same time, and medical supervision is required throughout the process.
This content has been fact-checked for accuracy by Alessandro Grenci, Superintendent Pharmacist at medino.