Saxenda (liraglutide) is used along with a balanced diet and exercise to help with weight loss in certain adults and children. This prescription weight loss medication is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It works by slowing down your gut and making you feel less hungry.
Saxenda may help adults with obesity and some children aged 12-17 with obesity, and some adults with excess weight and weight-related medical problems, lose weight and keep it off.