Wegovy®
Indication
Wegovy (semaglutide) is an FDA-approved injectable prescription medicine for weight management. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight. Wegovy that may help adults and children aged 12 years and older with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems, to help them lose excess body weight and keep the weight off.
Do not use Wegovy if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Wegovy can cause serious side effects, including:
Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer.
Inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis).
Gallbladder problems. Wegovy may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery.
Kidney problems (kidney failure).
Serious allergic reactions. Stop using Wegovy and get medical help right away, if you have any Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat
change in vision in people with type 2 diabetes.
Increased heart rate.
Depression or thoughts of suicide.
The most common side effects of Wegovy may include:
Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, gas, stomach flu, heartburn, and runny nose or sore throat.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.