Saxenda and Noom: Using a Program Alongside the Drug
Yes. Noom is not a medicine, so there is nothing to interact. The Saxenda label already pairs the drug with a reduced-calorie diet and more activity, which is what a program like this coaches.
- Label names it
- No
- Drug interaction
- None listed
- Label pairs it with
- Diet and activity
Saxenda: key facts
Its half-life is about 13 hours: after 13 h, half is gone, and about 3% remains after five half-lives (2.7 d).
In SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes, 56 weeks, the results were 7.4% of body weight versus 3% with placebo.
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed).
What a program adds to the drug
The exact wording of the approved use:
“SAXENDA is indicated in combination with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term”
Source: the FDA label (DailyMed).
Saxenda trial weight loss
Diet and activity counselling was also provided to everyone in these trials, including the placebo group.
| Trial | Dose group | Average weight lost | Placebo or comparison | Weeks | Who was in it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes | Liraglutide 3.0 mg daily | 7.4% | 3% | 56 | Adults with obesity or overweight who do not have type 2 diabetes |
Source: SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes (FDA label (DailyMed)).