Contraindications Saxenda is contraindicated in the following conditions: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Patients with a prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to liraglutide or to any of the product components Pregnancy Warnings and Precautions Risk of Thyroid C-cell Tumors: If serum calcitonin is measured and found to be elevated, the patient should be further evaluated
Beginners should start with 500 mg per day and gradually increase as needed
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Discontinue and speak with a healthcare provider if these symptoms worsen or persist