Saxenda and Fibromyalgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fibromyalgia 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 - 6 months also take Gabapentin, and have Weight decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fibromyalgia 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 Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body) is found to be associated with 1,337 drugs and 1,836 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fibromyalgia.

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On Jul, 26, 2026

6,333 people reported to have side effects when taking Saxenda.
Among them, 15 people (0.24%) have Fibromyalgia.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Saxenda when they have Fibromyalgia? *

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Saxenda? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fibromyalgia? *

Injection Site Pain: 5 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 26.67%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 26.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 26.67%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 26.67%
Migraine (headache): 4 people, 26.67%
Wound Infection: 3 people, 20.00%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 3 people, 20.00%
Localised Infection (infection at the single location): 3 people, 20.00%
Ligament Sprain (ligament stretched): 3 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Weight Decreased: 5 people, 33.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 20.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 20.00%
Asthma: 3 people, 20.00%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 13.33%
Pain: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

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