Saxenda
Warnings
What may interact with Saxenda?
-Insulin and other medications for diabetes
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Saxenda?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Endocrine tumors (MEN 2) or if someone in your family had these tumors
-Gallbladder disease
-High cholesterol
-History of pancreatitis
-Kidney disease or if you are on dialysis
-Liver disease
-Previous swelling of the tongue, face, or lips with difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat
-Stomach problems
-Substance use disorder
-Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member
-Thyroid cancer or if someone in your family had thyroid cancer
-An unusual or allergic reaction to liraglutide, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Saxenda?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress.
Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Check with your care team if you get an attack of severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. The loss of too much body fluid can make it dangerous for you to take this medication.
This medication may affect blood sugar levels. Ask your care team if changes in diet or medications are needed if you have diabetes.
Talk to your care team if you wish to become pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Losing weight while pregnant is not advised and may cause harm to the fetus. Talk to your care team for more information.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store unopened pen in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze or use if the medication has been frozen. Protect from light and excessive heat. After you first use the pen, it can be stored at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) or in a refrigerator. Throw away your used pen after 30 days or after the expiration date, whichever comes first.
Do not store your pen with the needle attached. If the needle is left on, medication may leak from the pen.
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