Selected Important Safety Information
Do not share your Saxenda® pen with others even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
What is the most important information I should know about Saxenda®?
Serious side effects may happen in people who take Saxenda®, including:
Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your health care professional if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rats and mice, Saxenda® and medicines that work like Saxenda® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Saxenda® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people.
Do not use Saxenda® if you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). See below for full Important Safety Information as well as Limitations of Use.
Saxenda® is an injectable prescription medicine used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems or obesity (BMI ≥30), and children aged 12-17 years with a body weight above 132 pounds (60 kg) and obesity to help them lose weight and keep it off. Click for Important Safety Information.

Experience an approach focused on you
Designed to work along with Saxenda®, SaxendaCare® is more than just tips—it uses scientifically proven weight-loss and maintenance strategies. SaxendaCare® provides support with exclusive access to coaching, a personalized web dashboard, helpful emails, and more. All this at no cost to you.
See how you can customize SaxendaCare® to get support that meets your needs.
Talking with teens about weight can be tough. If you have a teen with obesity and you’re considering Saxenda® for them, call the free Saxenda® Together Hotline to get help from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

It’s about you—staying focused, navigating challenges, and making changes step by step
Your personalized SaxendaCare® experience will help you:
- Create reduced-calorie eating and increased activity goals
- Stay accountable
- Switch gears when you need it
- Build the skills you need to take each step
SaxendaCare® offers online skill building activities, emails, and a personalized web dashboard.
Live phone support
- Call if you have questions about taking Saxenda®
- Learn about your Saxenda® pen
Helpful reminders
- Dosing and refill reminders
- Setting goals and expectations
- Scheduling time for being active
Your SaxendaCare® Welcome Kit
- Welcome letter
- Health and Wellness guide
- Portion plate with instructions
Your free SaxendaCare® Welcome Kit comes in the mail after you enroll.

Choose your
support option


Convenient app-based support, powered by 
- Full access to Noom’s interactive content, recipes, and tracking tools for weight, calories, exercise, and more
- Personalized plan tailored to fit your lifestyle
- Dynamic support system through in-app messaging, designed to keep you motivated
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Live phone calls with SaxendaCare® coaches
- Convenient one-on-one phone coaching with a registered dietitian with a certificate in weight management
- Helps you stay accountable
- Facilitates goal setting



