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GLP-1 daily injection
Liraglutide
generic Saxenda · Daily injection (pen)
A generic daily GLP-1 injection with more than a decade of use. It can be a lower-cost option when a weekly brand isn't covered.
From $230/mo
Generic cash prices vary by pharmacy, commonly $230 to $500 a month. No membership or visit fees. Full refund if you aren't approved.Drug classGLP-1 receptor agonist
Filled throughRetail or mail-order pharmacy
Starting dose0.6 mg once daily
Available strengths
0.6 mg1.2 mg1.8 mg2.4 mg3 mg
How it works
Liraglutide is a shorter-acting GLP-1 medicine taken once a day. It reduces appetite and slows digestion, and the dose builds over five weeks.
How dosing works
Increase by 0.6 mg each week to 3 mg daily maintenance. Your clinician sets the pace based on how you feel and adjusts it through your portal.
Who shouldn't take it
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- Serious hypersensitivity to liraglutide
- Pregnancy
Your intake screens for these before a clinician reviews your chart.
Important safety information
Boxed warningRisk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Tell your clinician about any lump or swelling in your neck, trouble swallowing, hoarseness or shortness of breath.
Do not use if you have
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- Serious hypersensitivity to liraglutide
- Pregnancy
Serious risks
- Pancreatitis: stop and get care for severe stomach pain that won't go away
- Gallbladder problems, including gallstones
- Low blood sugar, especially with insulin or a sulfonylurea
- Kidney problems from dehydration after vomiting or diarrhea
- Serious allergic reactions
- Changes in vision in people with type 2 diabetes
- Depression or thoughts of suicide: tell your clinician about mood changes
- Risk of breathing food or liquid into the lungs during anesthesia or sedation
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation
- Stomach pain, indigestion or bloating
- Fatigue, headache or dizziness
- Injection-site reactions (injectables)
Pregnancy
Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Weight-loss medicines are not used during pregnancy.
This is not the full safety information. Read the full prescribing information and talk with your clinician.
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