Saxenda vs Victoza

Saxenda and Victoza both contain the same active ingredient, liraglutide, and are made by Novo Nordisk, but they are FDA-approved for different uses—Saxenda treats obesity, while Victoza is for type 2 diabetes and reducing cardiovascular risk. Both are taken as daily injections under the skin, but Saxenda is prescribed at a higher dose than Victoza.

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