Like all medications, this medication may cause some possible side effects but not everyone experiences them. Consult your healthcare professional if any of the side effects becomes severe and bothersome.

The common side effects of Liraglutide include:

• Nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort
  • Inject this medication with or after food to reduce nausea and vomiting
  • Avoid food that is too rich, spicy or has strong smells
• Diarrhea/constipation
• Decrease in appetite
• Bruising, pain, irritation, itch and rash at injection site 
• Low blood sugar if Liraglutide is used together with other diabetes medications like sulfonylureas (eg. Glipizide, Gliclazide) and insulin

This medication may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms of low blood sugar include:

• Weakness 
• Dizziness 
• Hunger 
• Sweating 
   
• Trembling 
• Blurred vision 
• Walking unsteadily 
• Fast heartbeat  

If you experience any of these low blood sugar symptoms, do the following immediately: 

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

If the following serious side effects happen, you should consult your healthcare professional immediately:
 

• Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is a rare but serious side effect of this medication. Symptoms of pancreatitis include:
  • Severe pain in the stomach, abdomen or back area
  • Nausea or vomiting that does not go away
  • Fever

You may throw this injection away along with the used needles, into a metal tin or thick plastic container (eg. detergent bottles). You can also buy a container specially designed to throw sharp items, known as a sharps box, to prevent any injuries due to the needles. 

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