Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza)

Evidence: ★★★★☆ · Status: Prescription

In plain English

The older, daily-injection GLP-1. Works, but weaker than weekly semaglutide and needs a daily shot.

How it works

Daily short-acting GLP1R agonist — the first-generation version of semaglutide's mechanism.

Molecular target & official sources

GLP1R (NCBI Gene) · Liraglutide (PubChem CID 44147092)

Protocol

Daily injection to 3 mg.

Bottom line

Largely superseded by weekly agents.

Helps with: Lose Fat

Stacks with

Shares a pathway — often paired with: Caffeine, Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy / Rybelsus), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound), Retatrutide.

Availability & where to buy

Prescription only. Prescription-only — a doctor must prescribe it. Not sold over the counter. (In Singapore: HSA-regulated.)

How it works: the GPCR → cAMP pathway →

Compare Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza)

• Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) vs Caffeine
• Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) vs Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy / Rybelsus)
• Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) vs Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound)
• Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) vs Testosterone (TRT)
• Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) vs Retatrutide
• Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) vs Caffeine (thermogenic)
• Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) vs Ephedrine (EC/ECA stack)