Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) and nausea: causes, tips and when to get help
Nausea on Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic): why it happens, self-care measures and the warning signs that need medical help.
Get urgent medical help if:
- you have severe, persistent pain in your stomach area that may spread to your back, with or without vomiting (possible pancreatitis)
- you cannot keep any fluids down, or have signs of dehydration such as dizziness, confusion or passing very little urine
Call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency. For urgent advice, call NHS 111.
About nausea on Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic)
Feeling sick is one of the most commonly reported effects of GLP-1 medicines. These medicines slow how quickly the stomach empties, which can make you feel full or queasy, particularly when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
Nausea is listed among the commonly reported side effects of Liraglutide (Saxenda / generic) in our reference data.
Things that may help
- Eat smaller meals and stop when you start to feel full
- Eat slowly and avoid lying down straight after eating
- Limit greasy, fried or very rich foods, which some people find make nausea worse
- Sip water or other non-fizzy fluids regularly through the day
A pharmacist can advise on suitable over-the-counter options.
Speak to your prescriber if
- nausea is stopping you eating or drinking normally
- it has not settled after the first few weeks on a dose
- you are thinking about increasing your dose while still feeling unwell
Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Reports help the MHRA monitor the safety of medicines.