Do not use Saxenda and Victoza together.
You should not use liraglutide if you have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands), a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer.
In animal studies, liraglutide caused thyroid tumors or thyroid cancer. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using regular doses.
Call your doctor at once if you have signs of a thyroid tumor, such as swelling or a lump in your neck, trouble swallowing, a hoarse voice, or shortness of breath.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use liraglutide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands); or
a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer).
You should not use Saxenda if you also use other medicines like liraglutide (albiglutide, dulaglutide, exenatide, Byetta, Bydureon, Tanzeum, Trulicity).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
stomach problems causing slow digestion;
kidney or liver disease;
high triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
heart problems;
problems with your pancreas or gallbladder; or
(if you use Saxenda) depression or suicidal thoughts.
In animal studies, liraglutide caused thyroid tumors or thyroid cancer. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using regular doses. Ask your doctor about your risk.
Do not use Saxenda if you are pregnant. Weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy, even if you are overweight. Stop using Saxenda and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using Victoza if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using liraglutide. Ask your doctor about any risk.
