Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) side effects: common, serious and when to get help
Common and serious side effects of Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic), self-care tips and red-flag symptoms that need urgent help.
Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) side effects
Common side effects are usually digestive and often ease as your body adjusts. Know the serious warning signs.
Commonly reported
- Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) and nauseaCommon
- Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) and vomitingCommon
- Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) and diarrhoeaCommon
- Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) and constipationCommon
- Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) and headacheCommon
- Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) and injection site reactionsCommon
Serious: know the signs
When to get urgent help
Stop taking the medicine and get urgent medical help (NHS 111, A&E or 999) if you have severe, persistent stomach pain that may spread to your back, signs of a serious allergic reaction, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. Report suspected side effects to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
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