The most frequently reported side effects of Saxenda are gastrointestinal in nature and include: Nausea (affecting approximately 40% of patients, particularly during dose escalation) [1] [2] Diarrhoea (reported in around 20% of users) Constipation (affecting approximately 20% of patients) Dyspepsia and abdominal pain Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) Other recognised adverse effects include injection site reactions, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and hypoglycaemia (particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes taking concomitant glucose-lowering medications, especially sulfonylureas or insulin)
However, further studies are needed to understand its role in renal hemodynamics, oxidative stress, fibrosis and cell damage, as weight loss could be only partially responsible for its pleiotropic benefits
The countrys expanding healthcare infrastructure and growing middle class have improved access to advanced medications like GLP-1 therapies
Heres a key professional observation: the most common side effect reported in studies is transient nausea
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