Saxenda® (liraglutide) prescription available online

Saxenda^® is FDA-approved as part of a weight loss plan that also includes diet and exercise for chronic weight management in obese adults. It works by regulating appetite and blood sugar to help you feel fuller longer and make it easier to stick to your diet.

While we recognize Saxenda^® as an exceptional choice for weight management, we aim to highlight alternatives based on availability and individual preferences. Our physicians may suggest or prescribe various GLP-1 options, ensuring a personalized approach to weight management. Explore these choices:

• Wegovy^® (semaglutide): Administered through a convenient weekly injection, this leading weight management medication complements a balanced lifestyle for sustainable weight management.

• Semaglutide: Due to shortages, compounded semaglutide may be prescribed as an alternative to branded Wegovy^® as long as it remains on the FDA drug shortages list. Although compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved, our pharmacy provider complies with pertinent federal and state laws and FDA regulations.*

• Zepbound^® (tirzepatide): Zepbound^® operates as a dual-action GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist, not only regulating blood sugar levels but also offering a promising approach to effective weight loss.

In addition to these options, our physicians may also consider other medications for weight loss:

• Xenical^® (orlistat): Xenical^® functions by blocking the body's breakdown and absorption of dietary fat.

• Contrave^® (naltrexone/bupropion): Contrave® offers a once-daily tablet designed to promote weight loss by aiding in feelings of fullness.

*Availability for compounded semaglutide is limited to residents in the following states: 
Compounded Semaglutide: AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, Washington D.C., WY.
 
Although compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved, our pharmacy provider complies with all federal and state laws and FDA regulations.

Saxenda^® has 250 drug interactions. Don’t change what you take without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other medications or supplements, as well as over-the-counter drugs. 

The following drugs are known to have interactions with Saxenda^®:

• atorvastatin

• levothyroxine

• lisinopril

• phentermine

• Synthroid (levothyroxine)

This is a partial list. Talk to your doctor if you have currently on any medication before taking Saxenda®.

Saxenda^® should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight loss. You should avoid eating high-fat meals while taking this medication.

Saxenda^® can cause low blood sugar levels. To help prevent this, avoid consuming alcohol or sugary foods/drinks while taking this medication.

This medication may also cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to help prevent these side effects and avoid overheating or dehydrating. Saxenda^® can also cause dizziness. If you experience this side effect, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Talk to your doctor about other medications you should avoid while taking Saxenda^®, such as insulin or blood sugar-lowering medications. You should also avoid taking any other weight-loss medications while on Saxenda^®.  Don’t change what you take without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other prescription drugs, supplements, as well as over-the-counter medicines.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is acceptable to consume alcohol while taking Saxenda^®. Drinking alcohol may cause severe low blood sugar.

You should not take Saxenda^® if you have the following conditions:

• Allergic to liraglutide or other ingredients

• Have a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer)