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LIRAGLUTIDE (LIR a GLOO tide) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. This medicine may be used with other oral diabetes medicines.

Brand Name: Liraglutide is also marketed under the brand name Victoza. This prescription medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Saxenda is an FDA-approved, prescription weight loss shot that when used with low-calorie diet plan and increased exercise activity may help with excess weight issues (BMI >= 27) or obesity (BMI >= 30) which are related to medical problems (such as high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure).

Directions

Saxenda is for injection under the skin of your upper leg, stomach area, or upper arm. You will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed.
Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed.

It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container.
Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Saxenda Over dosage: If you think you’ve taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Cautions

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.

A test called the HbA1C (A1C) will be monitored. This is a simple blood test. It measures your blood sugar control over the last 2 to 3 months.
You will receive this test every 3 to 6 months.

Learn how to check your blood sugar. Learn the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and how to manage them.

Always carry a quick-source of sugar with you in case you have symptoms of low blood sugar.
Examples include hard sugar candy or glucose tablets. Make sure others know that you can choke if you eat or drink when you develop serious symptoms of low blood sugar, such as seizures or unconsciousness. They must get medical help at once.

Tell your doctor or health care professional if you have high blood sugar.
You might need to change the dose of your medicine. If you are sick or exercising more than usual, you might need to change the dose of your medicine.

Do not skip meals. Ask your doctor or health care professional if you should avoid alcohol.
Many nonprescription cough and cold products contain sugar or alcohol. These can affect blood sugar.

Saxenda® Liraglutide pens and cartridges should never be shared. Buy yours at Rxdrugscanada.com
Even if the Saxenda needle is changed, sharing may result in passing of viruses like hepatitis or HIV.

Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain, and carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.

Patients and their families should watch out for worsening depression or thoughts of suicide. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your health care professional.

Saxenda Side Effects may include:

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Saxenda Liraglutide Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives
• swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• breathing problems
• fever, chills
• loss of appetite
• signs and symptoms of low blood sugar such as feeling anxious, confusion, dizziness, increased hunger, unusually weak or tired, sweating, shakiness, cold, irritable, headache, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, loss of consciousness
• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
• unusual stomach pain or upset
• vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (Report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.): constipation diarrhea fatigue headache nausea This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.