Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Saxenda. It can help with weight loss when used with diet and exercise. 

Saxenda is given as an injection under the skin, with a very thin needle. You should use it exactly as prescribed. Before giving a dose at home, you should demonstrate an injection to your doctor, so you feel confident. Also, you will learn how to rotate injection sites and how to dispose of needles. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help.

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It could also make you feel tired or dizzy. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects can occur. With Saxenda, this includes an increased risk of thyroid tumors or cancer. You should read the Medication Guide to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely and may order blood tests. 

Saxenda can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines.

Women should not take this medicine while pregnant and should talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. 

You should keep unused Saxenda pens in the refrigerator. You can keep the pen you are using at room temperature. Once you use a pen, you must throw it away after 30 days.

For best results with Saxenda, follow your doctor's advice for diet, exercise, and drinking ample amounts of fluid.