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Saxenda vs. Victoza

Saxenda (generic name liraglutide) is a once-daily injection given under the skin that's used for weight loss. It's approved for certain adults and children ages 12 years and up. And it works best when used along with a balanced diet and exercise. This prescription weight loss medication is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. It works by slowing down your gut and making you feel less hungry. Saxenda (liraglutide) comes as a prefilled pen you use to inject your dose. Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

• Weight loss and long-term weight management in:
  • People ages 12 years and older with a body weight greater than 132 lbs and obesity
  • Adults who are considered overweight with at least one weight-related condition (e.g., high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol)

Adults:

• Nausea (39%)
• Diarrhea (21%)
• Constipation (19%)
• Vomiting (16%)
• Injection site reaction (e.g., redness, itching, rash; 14%)
• Headache (14%)
• Low blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes (13%)
• Indigestion (10%)

Children 12 years and up:

• Nausea (42%)
• Vomiting (34%)
• Diarrhea (22%)
• Low blood sugar (15%)
• Stomach inflammation (13%)
• Dizziness (10%)

• Possible risk for thyroid cancer
• Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
• Gallbladder problems
• Low blood sugar
• Faster heart rate
• Severe stomach side effects
• Kidney problems due to dehydration
• Allergic reactions
• Lung problems during anesthesia or deep sedation

Victoza (liraglutide) is a medication that's injected once a day. It helps lower blood sugar levels in people 10 years and older with Type 2 diabetes when used with a nutritious diet and regular exercise. It can also help lower the risk of heart-related problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Victoza (liraglutide) belongs to the drug class called GLP-1 agonists. The medication comes as single-dose prefilled pens and is injected under the skin. It can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Victoza (liraglutide) is available as both a brand-name and generic medication.

• Type 2 diabetes in people age 10 and older, together with a balanced diet and exercise
• Lowering the risk of serious heart-related problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease

• Nausea (up to 20%)
• Diarrhea (up to 12%)
• Headache (up to 11%)
• Common cold symptoms (up to 10%)
• Lower appetite (up to 10%)
• Vomiting (up to 9%)
• Indigestion (up to 7%)
• Upper respiratory tract infection (up to 7%)
• Constipation (5%)

• Possible risk of thyroid cancer
• Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Kidney damage
• Allergic reactions
• Gallbladder problems
• Lung problems during general anesthesia or deep sedation