1 MG Wegovy semaglutide injection

These side effects are very common and often occur due to the body adjusting to the medication. The following can help ease the symptoms:

• Avoiding heavy carb and fatty diets
• Drinking plenty of water
• Eat smaller portions of food
• Exercise regularly.
• Increasing the dose gradually

As Wegovy is an injectable prescription medicine, some of the side effects are specific to the method of administration including:

• local injection site reactions such as sores, welts, rashes, irritation – although these are usually short lived and intermittent. If persistent, please seek immediate medical attention.

More serious side effects can include

• angioedema (a swelling)
• Acute pancreatitis
• A fast heart rate

There can be some rare cases, the use of Wegovy can result in severe allergic reaction. Symptoms of this can be; swelling of the face, lips and tongue, breathing difficulties, and feeling weak and dizzy. If any suffer from any of these symptoms, you should seek immediate medical help and consult with your doctor.

Although Semaglutide is licensed under the brand name Ozempic and Rybelsus for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes, often there is a concern that Wegovy could also cause low blood sugar; this is primarily a concern in patients who have pre-existing type 2 diabetes.

It is important to remember to read the patient information leaflet included with your medication prior to taking it.