Weight loss injection liraglutide: what to know

Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It acts on signals involved in appetite and digestion, which may help you feel full sooner and eat less. It is used within a broader plan rather than as a replacement for meals, movement, sleep, or support with eating habits.

A prescriber considers your health history, current medicines, diabetes status, digestive symptoms, and reasons for weight change. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, or reduced appetite can occur, especially when treatment is started or adjusted.

Use liraglutide only when prescribed for you, following the supplied injection and storage instructions. Do not share a pen or use a product obtained from an unverified seller. Keep appointments so your response, side effects, hydration, and other medicines can be reviewed. A structured Weight Management Programme can help with food choices and practical routines alongside treatment.

Get urgent help for severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, fainting, trouble breathing, facial swelling, or signs of a serious allergic reaction. Contact your prescriber promptly if you cannot keep fluids down, feel unusually weak, or side effects interfere with eating and drinking.

Ask why liraglutide is being considered, how the dose will be increased, which side effects to report, and how progress will be reviewed. Discuss pregnancy plans, diabetes medicines, prior abdominal problems, and any unexplained weight gain.