Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Asked 6 months ago

Can liraglutide be used for weight loss?

My doctor mentioned liraglutide as an option for weight management, but I'm not familiar with it. I have struggled with my weight for a long time, so I'm curious if this medication is actually prescribed for weight loss. Is it effective?

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Anil Deshpande Anil Deshpande Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, Liraglutide is prescribed for diabetes control and it definitely helps with weight loss by keeping you full. But you must monitor your sugar levels carefully so they don't drop too low.

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It is highly effective but extremely expensive in India, costing thousands every month. Before starting, plan your budget properly for the long term because you have to take it for several months.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, humare yahan ke doctor sahab ne bola ye naya injection hai vajan kam karne ke liye, par isko bina doctor ki parchi ke kabhi mat lena.

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I tried all kinds of herbal teas and diets before my doctor suggested this. It works, but the nausea in the first few weeks can be quite tough, so keep some ginger tea handy.

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Sameer Sen Sameer Sen Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I panicked when I felt zero hunger in the first week of taking it. My doctor reassured me that it's just how the medicine works on your brain to control appetite, so don't worry.

Suresh Prabhu Suresh Prabhu Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

These modern daily injections sound fancy, but they do help. Just wish they made a medicine that also stopped me from wanting to eat samosas every evening!

Shabana Begum Shabana Begum Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it is FDA-approved for weight loss under different brand names. Make sure you start with the lowest dose as prescribed and slowly build up to avoid severe stomach issues.

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Aryan Verma Aryan Verma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

It definitely helps suppress appetite, but make sure you are still tracking your protein intake on an app so you don't lose muscle mass instead of fat.

Nisha Saxena Nisha Saxena Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I was so scared of the thyroid warnings on the leaflet that I delayed starting it for weeks. If you are anxious like me, just discuss your worries with your endocrinologist to feel safe.

Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Modern treatments are fine, but remember that medicine alone won't keep the weight off. You must still eat light home-cooked meals and walk daily to keep your body healthy.

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