Selected Important Safety Information
Do not share your Saxenda® pen with others even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
What is the most important information I should know about Saxenda®?
Serious side effects may happen in people who take Saxenda®, including:
Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care professional if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rats and mice, Saxenda® and medicines that work like Saxenda® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Saxenda® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people.
Do not use Saxenda® if you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
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Saxenda® (liraglutide) injection 3 mg is an injectable prescription medicine used for adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems or obesity (BMI ≥30), and children aged 12-17 years with a body weight above 132 pounds (60 kg) and obesity to help them lose weight and keep the weight off. Saxenda® should be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. Click here for full Indications and Usage.
Is Saxenda® a Good Fit for You?
Saxenda® is a medicine that can help you lose weight and keep it off. Learn more about it and ask your health care provider if it may be the right choice to help you reach your weight-management goals.


How Saxenda® works
Learn more about how Saxenda® works in the body to help you lose weight.

Benefits of taking Saxenda®
Saxenda® may help you take off excess weight and keep it off.

Side effects
Review the side effects associated with Saxenda®, and talk to your health care provider about what to expect.

How to use the pen
Learn more about taking Saxenda® by reading step-by-step instructions or watching a helpful instructional video.

Dosing schedule
Stay on track while taking Saxenda® as prescribed. Use this quick guide any time and speak with your health care provider if you have questions.
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