Saxenda (Liraglutide) belongs to the class of medications called human glucagon-like peptides. It is used for chronic (long-term) management of body weight, together with reduced caloric intake and increased physical activity. It may be prescribed for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or more, or people with a BMI of 27 kg/m² who also have another weight-related illness, su...More on Saxenda indication

Contrave contains two ingredients: naltrexone and bupropion. Naltrexone is a pure opioid antagonist. Bupropion belongs to the family of antidepressants. Together, they work in different areas of the brain to control appetite and cravings. Together, they are used in addition to exercise and a reduced-calorie diet to help reduce weight for adults who are clinically obese...More on Contrave indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Saxenda (Liraglutide). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Saxenda (Liraglutide) with your doctor....More on Saxenda side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Contrave. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Contrave with your doctor. The following...More on Contrave side effects

Do not take Saxenda (Liraglutide) if you: are allergic to Saxenda (Liraglutide) or any ingredients of the medication are pregnant are breast-feeding have a personal or family history of Thyroid cancer have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (a disease where people have tumours in more than one gland in their body)...More on Saxenda contraindications

Do not take Contrave if you: are allergic to naltrexone, bupropion, or any ingredients of Contrave are pregnant are taking another medication that contains bupropion (e.g., Wellbutrin XL®, Wellbutrin® SR, or Zyban®) are currently taking thioridazine (an antipsychotic medication) are receiving opiate analgesics (e.g., narcotics medications such as oxycodone and codeine) or opiate...More on Contrave contraindications

There may be an interaction between Saxenda (Liraglutide) and any of the following: acetylsalicylic acid (Asa) androgens (e.g., testosterone) atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) Basiliximab Buserelin corticosteroids (e.g., budesonide, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone) chloroquine Cyproterone diabetes medications (e.g., Canagliflozin, glyburide, Linagl...More on Saxenda precautions

There may be an interaction between naltrexone – bupropion and any of the following: alcohol amantadine amphetamines (dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine) antipsychotics (e.g., amoxapine, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, pimozide, risperidone, thioridazine) apomorphine atomoxetine bromocriptine caffeine carbamazepine carvedilol clopidogrel dexmethylphenidate dextromethorphan dig...More on Contrave precautions