Saxenda (Liraglutide)

Transform Your Life with Saxenda

Saxenda (liraglutide) is an innovative prescription medication designed specifically for effective weight management. With its powerful formula, Saxenda supports weight loss and helps individuals maintain their results long after reaching their goals. Ideal for adults struggling with obesity or overweight issues compounded by medical conditions, Saxenda addresses the root of weight-related health problems by encouraging substantial weight reduction and promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Who Can Benefit from Saxenda?

This medication is particularly beneficial for obese adults, as well as overweight individuals with related health complications. Additionally, Saxenda is suitable for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, provided they weigh more than 132 pounds (60 kg). Whether you are an adult looking to reclaim your health or a teenager seeking assistance with weight management, Saxenda may serve as a crucial part of your weight loss journey.

Complementing Your Weight Loss Journey

It’s important to note that Saxenda is most effective when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise. By integrating Saxenda into your weight loss regimen, you’re not just relying on a medication—you’re making a comprehensive commitment to improving your health and well-being. Together, Saxenda and healthy lifestyle choices work synergistically to enhance your results, ensuring you maintain your hard-earned weight loss.

No matter where you are on your weight loss journey, Saxenda stands as a supportive ally in your efforts. With its clinically proven effectiveness, Saxenda empowers you to conquer challenges and achieve lasting success. Start your transformation today and step into a healthier, more vibrant future with Saxenda.

What is Saxenda used for?

Saxenda is FDA approved for weight loss and to help keep weight off once you have lost weight. It can be used for:

Adults:

• obese adults (BMI 30 kg/m2 or greater)
• overweight adults (BMI 27 kg/m2 or greater) who also have weight-related medical problems e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia.

Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older:

• body weight above 60 kg and
• their initial BMI corresponding to 30 kg/m2 or greater for adults (obese) by international cut-offs (Cole Criteria)

Warnings

The Victoza brand of liraglutide is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Do not use Saxenda and Victoza together.

You should not use Saxenda if you have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands), a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, insulin-dependent diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or are pregnant.

In animal studies, liraglutide caused thyroid tumors or thyroid cancer. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using regular doses.

Call your doctor at once if you have signs of a thyroid tumor, such as swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, or shortness of breath.

Before using Saxenda

You should not use Saxenda if you are allergic to liraglutide, or if you have:

• multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands);
• a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer); or
• diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

You should not use Saxenda if you also use insulin or other medicines like liraglutide (albiglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide, Byetta, Bydureon, Tanzeum, Trulicity).

To make sure Saxenda is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• stomach problems causing slow digestion;
• kidney or liver disease;
• high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
• heart problems;
• a history of problems with your pancreas or gallbladder; or
• a history of depression or suicidal thoughts
• are planning surgery or other procedure that uses anesthesia or deep sedation.

In animal studies, liraglutide caused thyroid tumors or thyroid cancer. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using regular doses. Ask your doctor about your risk.

It is not known whether Saxenda will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether liraglutide passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Saxenda is not FDA-approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.