Description

What is Saxenda (Liraglutide)?

Saxenda is the brand name of liraglutide, which is a prescription drug used to help obese or overweight adults lose weight and maintain weight loss. Saxenda is an alternative to Victoza for people looking to manage their weight. You can buy Victoza here.

What is it used for?
Saxenda (Liraglutide) is used as a treatment for adults over 18 years old who are obese or overweight with a weight-related medical condition.

It is used for weight loss in adults with a BMI* of 27 or greater.

* – BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure of your weight in relation to your height. See your doctor to have your BMI measured.

How does the drug work?
Saxenda (Liraglutide), combined with a low-calorie diet and exercise program, aims to help patients lose weight. In turn, the weight loss may help to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels.

This medication is an incretin mimetic that acts similarly to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is naturally found in the body. GLP-1 enhances the secretion of insulin and lowers blood sugar levels. Saxenda works to regulate the appetite, which in turn may inhibit glucagon production.