Saxenda
Saxenda 3ML of 18MG/3ML
What is Saxenda?
Saxenda (liraglutide) is an FDA-approved once-daily injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist used for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight individuals with weight-related health conditions. It helps reduce appetite, increase fullness, and support long-term weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Side Effects
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Trouble breathing or swallowing, a lump in your neck, hoarseness when speaking
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, digestion problems (including gastroparesis), or a history of gallbladder disease (including gallstones), pancreas problems, depression, or alcohol use disorder.
- Do not use Saxenda® if you are also using Victoza®. They contain the same medicine.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for thyroid tumorsPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Low blood sugar (when used together with insulin or other diabetes medicine)Kidney problemsGallbladder problems, including gallstonesThoughts of hurting yourself
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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- Yellow skin or eyes
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Trouble breathing or swallowing, a lump in your neck, hoarseness when speaking
- Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, lightheadedness, yellow skin or eyes
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, painful or burning urination
- Feeling sad or depressed, thoughts of suicide, unusual changes in mood or behavior
- Shaking, trembling, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, fainting, hunger, confusion
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, digestion problems (including gastroparesis), or a history of gallbladder disease (including gallstones), pancreas problems, depression, or alcohol use disorder.
- Do not use Saxenda® if you are also using Victoza®. They contain the same medicine.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for thyroid tumorsPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Low blood sugar (when used together with insulin or other diabetes medicine)Kidney problemsGallbladder problems, including gallstonesThoughts of hurting yourself
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness
- Trouble breathing or swallowing, a lump in your neck, hoarseness when speaking
- Yellow skin or eyes
Saxenda Coupons & Prices
Saxenda 3ML of 18MG/3ML
What is Saxenda ?
Saxenda (liraglutide) is an FDA-approved once-daily injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist used for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight individuals with weight-related health conditions. It helps reduce appetite, increase fullness, and support long-term weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Saxenda (liraglutide) is a prescription medication designed to help adults achieve and maintain meaningful weight loss. As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, it works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate appetite and food intake. By slowing stomach emptying and increasing feelings of fullness, Saxenda can help reduce calorie consumption and make it easier to stick to healthier eating habits.
Unlike medications that simply suppress appetite, Saxenda targets the body's natural hunger signals to help reduce cravings and improve portion control. Treatment begins with a low daily dose that is gradually increased over several weeks to help minimize gastrointestinal side effects.
Clinical studies have shown that many patients lose significantly more weight with Saxenda than with diet and exercise alone, particularly when treatment is combined with regular physical activity and long-term lifestyle changes. Individual results vary based on factors such as starting weight, adherence to treatment, nutrition, and exercise habits.
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and decreased appetite, with symptoms often improving as the body adjusts to treatment. Saxenda is not appropriate for everyone, including individuals with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
For patients seeking a medically supervised approach to weight management, Saxenda remains one of the most established GLP-1 therapies available. A licensed healthcare provider can determine whether Saxenda is appropriate based on your medical history, weight loss goals, and overall health.
