Liraglutide (Saxenda) is generally well-tolerated, but like all medications, it can cause side effects — some common and mild, others rare and potentially serious. ✅ Common Side Effects These are usually mild to moderate, especially when starting the medication or increasing the dose: Side Effect Details Nausea Most common; occurs in up to 40% of […]
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Liraglutide (brand name: Saxenda) is a prescription weight loss medication that belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists (glucagon-like peptide-1). It was one of the first medications in this class approved for chronic weight management, and it is also used under a different name (Victoza) for type 2 diabetes. 🔍 Quick Overview […]