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Saxenda Side Effects Center: Detailed Datasheet
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: liraglutide [rdna origin]) injection
- Brand Name: Saxenda
- Drug Class: Antidiabetics, Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonists
Saxenda (Liraglutide [rDNA Origin]) Injection) side effects drug center
Saxenda Side Effects Center
What Is Saxenda?
Saxenda (liraglutide [rDNA origin]) Injection is an analog of human GLP-1 and acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adult patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese), or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia).
What Are Side Effects of Saxenda?
Common side effects of Saxenda include:
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- constipation,
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