{"id":42864,"date":"2024-04-02T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T07:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?post_type=diabeteshealth&#038;p=42864"},"modified":"2026-04-05T08:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T08:33:15","slug":"switching-from-saxenda-to-wegovy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/switching-from-saxenda-to-wegovy\/","title":{"rendered":"Switching From Saxenda To Wegovy: How To Safely Change Drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda are all over the news lately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to CNBC, there is a shortage of some weight loss medications due to a surge in their popularity and news coverage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/health-costs\/press-release\/poll-nearly-half-of-adults-would-be-interested-in-prescription-weight-loss-drugs-but-enthusiasm-fades-based-on-lack-of-coverage-and-risk-of-regaining-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">survey<\/a> found that nearly half of Americans expressed interest in taking a weight loss drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re taking Saxenda for weight loss and you want to switch to Wegovy for any reason, what things should you consider to keep you safe and ensure the drug is effective?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll review potential reasons for switching from Saxenda to Wegovy, things to consider when making the switch, and the conversion dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-switch-from-saxenda-to-wegovy\">Can you switch from Saxenda to Wegovy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Saxenda (liraglutide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) work in similar ways and have similar risks and side effects, so it\u2019s possible to switch from Saxenda to Wegovy. However, this needs to be done under the guidance of your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-saxenda-to-wegovy-conversion-dose\">Saxenda to Wegovy conversion dose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There aren\u2019t any current guidelines on how to convert your dose of Saxenda to Wegovy. Your healthcare provider can offer guidance on how to switch from Saxenda to Wegovy and will likely give you a dosing schedule to follow to make the transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason there isn\u2019t an exact conversion dose is because Saxenda is taken daily, whereas Wegovy is only injected once per week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means that Wegovy stays in your system much longer with a half-life (the time it takes for half of the dose to be cleared from your system) of seven days compared to Saxenda\u2019s half-life of 13 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When changing from Saxenda to Wegovy, your healthcare provider will likely have you discontinue Saxenda for at least a few days before beginning Wegovy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking your last dose of Saxenda too close to your first dose of Wegovy could cause increased side effects, which is why following the instructions of your prescribing provider is important for your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/health-products\/how-to-reverse-diabetes.html?utm_source=organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=htrd_switching_from_saxenda_to_wegovy_review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HTRD_Jenna-reviews.io-1.jpg\" alt=\"how to reverse type 2 diabetes\" class=\"wp-image-39711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HTRD_Jenna-reviews.io-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HTRD_Jenna-reviews.io-1-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-people-change-from-liraglutide-to-semaglutide\">Why do people change from Liraglutide to Semaglutide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different reasons people might transition from Saxenda to Wegovy, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-dosing-schedule\">1) Dosing schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons you might switch from Liraglutide to Semaglutide is for the once-weekly dosing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people prefer the ease of once-weekly dosing since they don\u2019t have to remember to take daily injections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t like injecting yourself, once weekly is a more attractive option than daily, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-cost\">2) Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When paying out of pocket without insurance, the cost for Saxenda and Wegovy are slightly similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One carton of Wegovy pens (four doses) costs around $1300-$1400, depending on the pharmacy you use and any coupons you might have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One carton of five pens (five doses) of Saxenda costs around $1300-$1400.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That means that Saxenda is slightly less expensive than Wegovy per dose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many people use prescription drug coverage through their insurance to make these expensive medications more affordable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your insurance provider, Wegovy might covered by insurance instead of Saxenda, which would be a significant reason to stop taking Saxenda and switch to Wegovy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Cost ranges were found based on GoodRx\u2019s estimates at the time this article was written.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-effectiveness\">3) Effectiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone reacts to medications differently, so weight loss effects vary among individuals. You might switch from Saxenda to Wegory to maximize your weight loss if you <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/why-am-i-not-losing-weight-on-saxenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weren\u2019t losing weight on Saxenda<\/a> and meeting your weight loss goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some studies suggest that Wegovy might be more effective at promoting weight loss than Saxenda, which we review later in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-side-effects\">4) Side effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saxenda and Wegovy have similar potential side effects, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injection site redness or reaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both medications also come with the risk of rarer side effects like pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and thyroid tumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35015037\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">randomized clinical trial<\/a>, 28% of participants taking Saxenda discontinued treatment before the study ended, compared to 14% for Wegovy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can assume that part of the reasons for discontinuation had to do with side effects, which might mean that Wegovy could be better tolerated compared to Saxenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having severe side effects that are disrupting your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/saxenda-liraglutide-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quality of life on Saxenda<\/a>, your healthcare provider might suggest you try Wegovy to see if you tolerate it better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-allergies\">5) Allergies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic reactions are a possibility with any medication. Saxenda and Wegovy have different ingredients, so if you were showing signs of a drug allergy to Saxenda, your healthcare provider might recommend you go to Wegovy instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs of a drug allergy to watch out for can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skin rash or hives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheezing or other breathing problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anaphylaxis, which can cause difficulty breathing due to swelling of the airways and can be life-threatening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[bensnaturalhealthIinlineLeadGen id =&#8221;1&#8243; event=&#8221;15 Food Blood Sugar eBook Download&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Diabetes-Blood-Sugar-cover.png&#8221; title=&#8221;Get 10% Off Our Products!&#8221; content=&#8221;##Sign up for our newsletter ##Get Your FREE Diabetes Diet Plan ##Be the first to hear about sales and promotions ## Stay up to date on our latest health news&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-things-to-consider-when-switching-from-saxenda-to-wegovy\">Things to consider when switching from Saxenda to Wegovy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your cost might be higher on Wegovy than Saxenda<\/strong>, depending on your payment method (out-of-pocket versus using insurance). If you have prescription drug coverage, your insurance provider determines how much they\u2019ll pay towards the total cost of Saxenda or Wegovy. If Wegovy isn\u2019t covered, you should know that your costs can be much higher than if Saxenda was covered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wegovy is meant to be injected just once weekly on the same day of the week<\/strong>. It\u2019s very important to remember this dosing change if you\u2019re used to taking Saxenda daily. Taking Wegovy daily instead of weekly could cause severe side effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019ll take time to gradually increase your weekly dose of Wegovy to get to your target dose<\/strong>. Wegovy\u2019s drug manufacturer recommends gradually increasing the dose one month at a time \u2013 we\u2019ll summarize the recommendations for increasing the dose next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-safely-titrate-from-saxenda-to-wegovy\">How to safely titrate from Saxenda to Wegovy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should follow the advice of your healthcare provider when titrating your dose of Saxenda to Wegovy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the manufacturer of Wegovy\u2019s recommendations on starting Wegovy in general \u2013 not specifically for switching from Saxenda to Wegovy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doses of Wegovy are either 1.7 milligrams weekly or 2.4 milligrams weekly. Your prescribing provider will offer guidance on which dose you\u2019ll be taking long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time period<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Wegovy dose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Month one (week 1-4)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.25 milligrams weekly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Month two (weeks 5-8)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.5 milligrams weekly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Month three (weeks 9-12)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 milligram weekly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Month four (weeks 13-16 or longer)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.7 milligrams weekly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Month five (week 17 and onward)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2.4 milligrams weekly (if your dose goes that high)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-wegovy-work-as-well-as-saxenda\">Does Wegovy work as well as Saxenda?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35015037\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">randomized clinical trial<\/a> comparing <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/wegovy-vs-saxenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liraglutide vs Semaglutide<\/a>, participants taking Wegovy had \u2018significantly greater odds of achieving 10% or more, 15% or more, and 20% or more weight loss&#8217; compared to Saxenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does that look like in terms of weight loss?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a 250-pound person, a 10% weight loss would be 25 pounds, a 15% weight loss would be around 38 pounds, and a 20% weight loss would be around 50 pounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8717485\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">review<\/a> of several studies concluded that Wegovy was \u201csuperior\u201d to other medications (including Saxenda) for weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on these results, it\u2019s reasonable to conclude that Wegovy works better than Saxenda in many instances, so that alone is a major reason you might decide to make the switch to Wegovy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both Saxenda and Wegovy are medications approved for weight loss. They\u2019re injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists and are approved to treat overweight and obesity in people aged 12 and older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some of the most likely reasons people switch from Saxenda to Wegovy are preference for once-weekly dosing, effectiveness (Wegovy appears to be more effective in terms of weight loss outcomes according to many study results), cost, and tolerance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When switching from Saxenda to Wegovy, there isn\u2019t a set conversion dose available from the manufacturer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should follow your healthcare provider&#8217;s guidance when converting from Saxenda to Wegovy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-more\">Explore More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/wegovy-vs-saxenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Wegovy-vs-saxenda-1-1024x217.png\" alt=\"wegovy vs saxenda\" class=\"wp-image-37711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Wegovy-vs-saxenda-1-1024x217.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Wegovy-vs-saxenda-1-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Wegovy-vs-saxenda-1-768x163.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Wegovy-vs-saxenda-1.png 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/wegovy-vs-saxenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wegovy vs Saxenda For Weight Loss: How Do They Compare?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda are all over the news lately.&nbsp; According to CNBC, there is a shortage of some weight loss medications due to a surge in their popularity and news coverage.&nbsp; In addition, a survey found that nearly half of Americans expressed interest in taking a weight loss drug. 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