Wegovy side effect?

Common Side Effects of Wegovy

Wegovy is a prescription medication containing semaglutide, used to treat obesity along with diet and exercise. It works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body that helps to regulate appetite and lower blood sugar levels.

What are the most common side effects of Wegovy? [1]

According to the Wegovy label, common side effects include:

* Nausea (34.4% in clinical trials)
* Vomiting (21.4% in clinical trials)
* Diarrhea (24.8% in clinical trials)
* Abdominal pain (16% in clinical trials)
* Injection site reactions (10.4% in clinical trials)
* Headache (14.6% in clinical trials)
* Fatigue (10.7% in clinical trials)

Less Common but Serious Side Effects

Less common but serious side effects of Wegovy may include:

* Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
* Increased heart rate
* Thigh or leg pain (possibly due to reduced blood flow)
* Kidney problems

Who Should Not Take Wegovy

Wegovy is not recommended for people with certain medical conditions, such as a history of pancreatic disease, thyroid cancer, or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyroid cancer).

Clinical Trial Data

According to Eli Lilly and Company, the manufacturer of Wegovy, serious adverse reactions occurred in 2.9% of patients taking semaglutide and 1.1% of patients taking placebo in a clinical trial of 2,254 patients.

Important Safety Information

Wegovy is a prescription medication and should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider. People taking Wegovy should monitor their blood sugar levels closely and seek immediate medical attention if they experience any signs of pancreatitis or other serious side effects.

Sources:

[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drug/semaglutide

Additional References

For more information on Wegovy and its side effects, please consult the full prescribing information and the FDA label.

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