Common Side Effects Upset stomach This is the most common problem Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea) Throwing up Diarrhea Constipation Stomach pain Feeling tired How To Deal With Side Effects Start with a low dose and slowly take more (your doctor will help with this) Eat smaller meals Avoid fatty or spicy foods Drink plenty of water Tell your doctor if side effects bother you a lot Serious Side Effects These dont happen often, but call your doctor right away if you have: Very bad stomach pain that doesnt go away Throwing up a lot Signs of an allergic reaction like rash or trouble breathing Yellow skin or eyes Very dark pee How To Start These Weight Loss Shots If you think these shots might help you, talk to your doctor
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At the lowest dose, your weekly injection provides roughly 25 mcg, or about 3.6 mcg per day averaged across the week
Call your health care provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you The most common side effects of Saxenda in adults include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, injection site reaction, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), headache, tiredness (fatigue), dizziness, stomach pain, and change in enzyme (lipase) levels in your blood
anyone with a physician-managed cardiovascular condition
The FDA reviewed 23 variance/OOS investigation reports spanning November 2024 through May 2025
