Saxenda

Saxenda (liraglutide) is a prescription medication used to treat Chronic weight management. A once-daily injectable for chronic weight management in adults and certain adolescents with obesity, used with diet and exercise.

A GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics a gut hormone to curb appetite and help you feel full sooner.

Commonly reported side effects of Saxenda include Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors (boxed warning), and Pancreatitis. This is not a complete list — tell your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects you experience.

Yes. Saxenda carries an FDA Boxed Warning — the agency's most serious safety warning. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor about the risks before starting or changing treatment.

The active ingredient in Saxenda is liraglutide, which belongs to a class of medicines known as GLP-1 Receptor Agonist.

Saxenda is manufactured by Novo Nordisk. It was first approved in 2014.

You may be able to lower the cost of Saxenda by using a free pharmacy discount card or by comparing prices across pharmacies before you fill your prescription. Savings vary by pharmacy and location.