GLP-1 receptor agonistPrescription only
Liraglutide
Daily injection
Quick Summary
Liraglutide works like semaglutide but is injected once a day.
Type 2 diabetes
Weight management
Medical Uses
Type 2 diabetes: Blood sugar control.
Weight management: As prescribed.
How it's taken
Injected once a day; doses increase gradually.
Your doctor decides the right dose for you. Follow their instructions and the label.
Common Side Effects
Nausea
Common.
Diarrhoea
Common.
Headache
Sometimes.
Interactions
Insulin or sulfonylureas
Low sugar risk.
Critical Warnings
Severe tummy pain
Black Box Warning: Seek urgent help.
Pregnancy
Not used.
Sources and further reading
Last updated 21 October 2026. For more detail, see these trusted health organisations.
- Liraglutide Injection: drug information(opens in a new tab) · MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine
- Liraglutide: a medicine to treat type 2 diabetes or obesity(opens in a new tab) · NHS