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  • Taking Zegluxen
    • How to take Zegluxen
    • How to prepare your pre-filled pen
    • Top tips for using your pre-filled pen
    • Possible side effects
    • Storing Zegluxen
  • Supporting information
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Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Zegluxen® can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Please refer to the package leaflet for full list of side effects.1

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Like all medicines, Zegluxen® can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Please refer to the package leaflet for full list of side effects.1

Always follow your doctors instructions

Always follow your doctors instructions and report any side effects you experience. Your healthcare team is there to help you manage any issues and ensure your treatment is as comfortable as possible.

Avoid dehydration

When initiating treatment with Zegluxen®, you may in some cases experience loss of fluids/dehydration, e.g. in case of vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea. It is important to avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. Contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.1

Serious, but rare, side effects

  • Severe allergic reaction

See your doctor straight away if you get symptoms such as breathing problems, swelling of face and throat and a fast heartbeat1

  • Inflamed pancreas

See your doctor straight away if you experience severe, persistent stomach pain, which might reach through to your back, as well as sickness and vomiting1

Very common side effects

You may experience feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea, constipation, headache. These usually go away after a few days or weeks1

Common side effects

  • Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)

The warning signs of low blood sugar may come on suddenly and can include: cold sweat, cool pale skin, headache, fast heartbeat, feeling sick, feeling very hungry, changes in vision, feeling sleepy, feeling weak, nervous, anxious, confused, difficulty concentrating, shaking (tremor).1 Your doctor will tell you how to treat low blood sugar and what to do if you notice these warning signs. This is more likely to happen if you also take a sulfonylurea or insulin.1 Your doctor may reduce your dose of these medicines before you start using Zegluxen®1

  • Injection site reactions

Injection site reactions can happen when using Zegluxen®, and they may include symptoms like bruising, pain, irritation, itching and rashes at the site of the injection. If you experience severe reactions or if symptoms persist, speak with your doctor for guidance and management of these reactions.1

  • Nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting

If you’re taking Zegluxen®, you might experience nausea and/or vomiting. While this feeling can be uncomfortable, it usually goes away over time. If nausea persists, speak with your doctor for advice on managing your symptoms.1

  • Diarrhoea

If you’re taking Zegluxen®, you may experience diarrhoea. It’s important to stay hydrated and monitor your condition. Diarrhoea will usually go away over time but if it persists or becomes severe, consult your doctor for guidance.1

Uncommon side effects

You may experience a delay in stomach emptying, known as gastroparesis, when taking Zegluxen®. If you notice symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and a feeling of fullness after eating only a small amount of food, make sure to discuss this with your doctor.1

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  1. Zegluxen® (liraglutide) Patient Information Leaflet. Available from https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.100225.pdf. Accessed December 2024.

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Reporting of side effects

You can report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

You can also report a suspected adverse event (side effect) to one of our products in the following ways:

  • You can contact us via phone on 0800 090 2408
  • You can send an e-mail to UKmedinfo@zentiva.com
  • Please note, we cannot provide medical advice on your symptoms, if you are concerned about your symptoms, or they worsen, you should contact your doctor or healthcare provider.

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