Saxenda side effects
Like other GLP-1 medications, the most common side effects of Saxenda are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, injection site reaction, headache, fatigue, dizziness, stomach pain, and change in the enzyme lipase levels in your blood. If you miss more than three doses of your medication, you should communicate with your provider to determine if you should restart the medication at a lower dose, which may decrease the likelihood of side effects. Your doctor will start you at a lower dose and increase the dose every week until the full 3 mg dose is achieved at week five. The slow increase in the dose helps your body adjust to the medication and decreases the likelihood of side effects.
Other serious side effects may include gallbladder problems such as gallstones, increased heart rate, kidney problems, allergic reaction, or depression. Kidney problems may result from dehydration due to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Drinking plenty of fluid will reduce dehydration and prevent kidney problems.