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Can Saxenda (liraglutide) be used during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Saxenda (liraglutide) should not be used during breastfeeding because of lack of experience, and it is unknown whether liraglutide is excreted in human milk.

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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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