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Saxenda

Saxenda (liraglutide) is used for weight loss and to help keep weight off once weight has been lost, it is used for obese adults or overweight adults who also have weight-related medical problems. Saxenda can be used in children aged 12 to 17 years who with obesity and who have a bodyweight above 132...

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Saxenda Prescribing Information

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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 in: • Adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with body weight greater than 60 kg and obesity. • Adults with overweight...

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Saxenda Dosage Guide

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Saxenda Dosage Important Administration Instructions • Prior to initiation of SAXENDA, train patients on proper injection technique. Refer to the accompanying Instructions for Use for complete administration instructions with illustrations. • Inspect SAXENDA visually prior to each...

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Saxenda Questions & Answers

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Saxenda Questions Overview Questions (63) Display All questions Unanswered questions Sort by Newest Oldest Popular Related tags All related tags Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) (32) Weight (16) Dosage (10) Nausea / Vomiting (9) Liraglutide (9) Diabetes, Type 2 (6) Insurance (6) Appetite (5) Wegovy...

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Saxenda Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Saxenda Interactions There are 276 drugs known to interact with Saxenda (liraglutide), along with 5 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 16 are major, 254 are moderate, and 6 are minor. Does Saxenda interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to...

Saxenda Support Group

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Saxenda Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Saxenda has 63 questions and 383 members. Updated 19 Feb 2025. Featured questions Why am I not losing weight on Saxenda? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com What foods should I avoid while on Saxenda? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com Can...

Saxenda and menstruation?

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Saxenda and menstruation? Question posted by taragreene2013 on 5 Feb 2018 Last updated on 28 April 2022 by ajdd49 Anyone notice a delay/absence in their period since being on saxenda? Answer this question The information on this page reflects personal experiences shared by our community members. It...

Saxenda Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

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Saxenda Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document provides detailed information about Saxenda Side Effects associated with liraglutide . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Saxenda . Applies to...

Saxenda Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Saxenda Disease Interactions There are 5 disease interactions with Saxenda (liraglutide). Major GLP-1 receptor agonists (applies to Saxenda) pancreatitis Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists has been associated with rare reports of acute pancreatitis...

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