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Medicines liraglutideQuestion & answer

liraglutide · Medicine question

Can liraglutide be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Liraglutide should not be used during pregnancy and should be discontinued if pregnancy occurs or the patient wishes to become pregnant.

Sources for this answer

Saxenda 6 mg/mL solution for injection in pre-filled penNovo Nordisk Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 16Document updated 27 November 2025

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