Saxenda and Chest pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Chest pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Saxenda (liraglutide recombinant), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prilosec, and have Weight decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Chest pain when taking Saxenda. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,333 people who have side effects when taking Saxenda from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Saxenda?

Saxenda has active ingredients of liraglutide recombinant. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 6,735 Saxenda users. Check the latest studies of Saxenda.

What is Chest pain?

Chest pain is found to be associated with 3,467 drugs and 4,888 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Chest pain.

On Jul, 16, 2026

6,333 people reported to have side effects when taking Saxenda.
Among them, 49 people (0.77%) have Chest pain.

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Saxenda when they have Chest pain? *

What is the gender of people who have Chest pain when taking Saxenda? *

female: 82.61 %
male: 17.39 %

What is the age of people who have Chest pain when taking Saxenda? *

What are other drugs people take besides Saxenda? *

What are other side effects people have besides Chest pain? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 24.49%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 20.41%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 16.33%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 14.29%
Dizziness: 6 people, 12.24%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 12.24%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 10.20%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 5 people, 10.20%
Pain: 5 people, 10.20%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 8.16%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Weight Decreased: 9 people, 18.37%
Diabetes: 3 people, 6.12%
Glucose Tolerance Impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis): 2 people, 4.08%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 4.08%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 4.08%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 4.08%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 4.08%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 1 person, 2.04%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 2.04%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.04%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Pang, T., & Gudi, A., "Chest pain following the use of fluvoxamine in depression", Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2018 Jan .
Pang, T., & Gudi, A., "Chest pain following the use of fluvoxamine in depression", Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on liraglutide recombinant (the active ingredients of Saxenda) and Saxenda (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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