Victoza (Liraglutide) belongs to a group of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It is used along with other medications by adults and children older than 10 years of age, to improve blood glucose (sugar) levels for people with Type 2 Diabetes. It works by helping your body make more insulin and control blood glucose levels. Victoza (Liraglutide) is also us...More on Victoza indication

Saxenda (Liraglutide) belongs to the class of medications called human glucagon-like peptides. It is used for chronic (long-term) management of body weight, together with reduced caloric intake and increased physical activity. It may be prescribed for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or more, or people with a BMI of 27 kg/m² who also have another weight-related illness, su...More on Saxenda indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Victoza (Liraglutide). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Victoza (Liraglutide) with your doctor....More on Victoza side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Saxenda (Liraglutide). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Saxenda (Liraglutide) with your doctor....More on Saxenda side effects

Do not use Victoza (Liraglutide) if you: are allergic to Victoza (Liraglutide) or any ingredients of the medication are pregnant are breast-feeding have a personal or family history of Thyroid cancer have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (a disease where people have tumours in more than one gland in their body) have Type 1 Diabetes...More on Victoza contraindications

Do not take Saxenda (Liraglutide) if you: are allergic to Saxenda (Liraglutide) or any ingredients of the medication are pregnant are breast-feeding have a personal or family history of Thyroid cancer have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (a disease where people have tumours in more than one gland in their body)...More on Saxenda contraindications

There may be an interaction between Victoza (Liraglutide) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) alpha-lipoic acid androgens (e.g., testosterone) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) Basiliximab beta-blockers (e.g., Atenolol, Propranolol, Metoprolol) Buserelin chloroquine corticosteroids (e.g., budesonide, Hydrocortisone, Predni...More on Victoza precautions

There may be an interaction between Saxenda (Liraglutide) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) Basiliximab Buserelin corticosteroids (e.g., budesonide, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone) chloroquine Cyproterone diabetes medications (e.g., Canagliflozin, glyburide, Linagl...More on Saxenda precautions