What Liraglutide is used for:

·         Liraglutide is used for weight loss in addition to diet and exercise in adults aged 18 and above who have

·         a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese) or

·         a BMI of 27 kg/m2 and less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) and weight-related health problems

·         (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal levels of fats in the blood or breathing

·         problems during sleep called ‘obstructive sleep apnoea’).

·         You should only continue using Liraglutide if you have lost at least 5% of your initial body weight after 12 weeks on the 3 mg/day dose. Consult your doctor before you continue.

·         Your doctor will start you on a diet and exercise programme. Stay on this programme while you are using this medication.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking liraglutide if you:

·         have severe heart failure

·         are 75 years or older

·         have kidney disease or are on dialysis

·         have liver problems

·         have a severe stomach or gut problem which results in delayed stomach emptying (called gastroparesis), or if you have an inflammatory bowel disease.

·         have diabetes, do not use Liraglutide as a replacement for insulin

·         have or have had a disease of the pancreas

·         experience severe pain in your upper abdomen, usually worst on the right side under the ribs

·         have thyroid disease, including thyroid nodules and enlargement of the thyroid gland

·         have palpitations (you feel aware of your heartbeat) or if you have feelings of a racing heartbeat while at rest during Liraglutide treatment.