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Before using Saxenda Who should not use Saxenda Do not use Saxenda if you: Are allergic to liraglutide or any of the ingredients in Saxenda Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), a type of thyroid cancer Have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), a genetic condition that increases the risk of certain hormone-related tumors Are currently using another GLP-1 receptor agonist such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Trulicity, or another liraglutide-containing medicine such as Victoza Tell your doctor if you have: Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions before starting Saxenda, including if you: Have or have had problems with your pancreas Have severe stomach problems, such as slow stomach emptying (gastroparesis) or difficulty digesting food Are scheduled to have surgery or any procedure that uses general anesthesia or deep sedation Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed
Takeaways Prescription weight loss drugs can be an effective treatment for obesity
They don't directly counteract each other's primary function
Melanotan-II Melanotan-I (afamelanotide) and Melanotan-II (MT-2) share structural similarities but differ in stability, receptor selectivity, and side effects
