{"product_id":"wegovy®-tablets","title":"Wegovy® Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can complete a consultation now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf our clinicians prescribe a medicine that's not available yet, we'll dispense it as soon as it's available. We'll let you know when it's on the way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wegovy tablet is, as its name implies, the pill form of the weight loss treatment Wegovy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this page, we’ll cover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Wegovy pill\u003c\/strong\u003e – How it works and how it assists weight loss \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe difference between Wegovy pills and Wegovy injections\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dosage differences, usage instructions, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWegovy pill side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e – Including nausea, constipation and stomach pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Wegovy tablet? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wegovy tablet is the pill form of Wegovy, which is used to assist in weight management. These contain the same active ingredient as Wegovy, semaglutide, and act in the same way to help patients lose weight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Wegovy tablet work? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe semaglutide in the Wegovy tablet is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. This means it mimics the effects of \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17928588\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe hormone GLP-1\u003c\/a\u003e, which is normally found in the intestine and released when you eat. It’s used to stimulate insulin secretion and can affect appetite. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy imitating the effects of GLP-1, semaglutide can: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce your appetite and reduce ‘food noise’ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow how long it takes for food to leave the stomach (increasing how long you feel full) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease insulin secretion when blood sugar levels are high \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this encourages you to eat less. This could help you lose weight combined with healthy changes to your lifestyle like a reduced-calorie diet and increasing the amount of regular exercise you do. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the Wegovy tablet take to work? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWegovy can start to affect your appetite and cravings within the first few weeks. It can take longer for noticeable effects on weight loss, though this can be helped by the healthy lifestyle changes mentioned in the section above. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho can take the Wegovy tablet? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a prescription-only medicine (POM) you would only be able to be prescribed Wegovy pill if it’s suitable for you (as determined by a clinician). It is not an appropriate treatment for everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWegovy is discouraged if: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou suffer from severe digestive problems like gastroparesis \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are allergic to semaglutide \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Wegovy tablets? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWegovy tablets should be taken: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a day \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst thing in the morning on an empty stomach \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 30 minutes before you eat \/ drink \/ take any other medication \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwallowed whole with a small sip of water \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew patients will start on the lowest dose of the treatment and increase after a 30-day period until they’re on the maximum dose. This is done to gradually allow your body to get used to the medication and reduce the chance of suffering from side effects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWegovy tablet dosages and dosing schedule \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosages for Wegovy are: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays on dose\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 mg tablet once daily \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least one month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 mg tablet once daily \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least one month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 mg tablet once daily \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least one month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 mg tablet once daily \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least one month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is the Wegovy tablet for weight loss? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ema.europa.eu\/en\/news\/first-oral-glp-1-treatment-weight-management\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOASIS 4 trial\u003c\/a\u003e, people taking Wegovy 25 mg tablets lost an average of 13.6% of their body weight after 64 weeks, compared with 2.2% with placebo. All patients in the trial followed a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results of this trial also summarised:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 83.8288%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3443%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmount of weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elost after 64 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0029%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e% of people taking Wegovy 25 mg tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8637%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e% of people \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eon placebo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3443%;\"\u003eAt least 5%\u003cbr\u003eweight loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0029%;\"\u003e76.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8637%;\"\u003e30.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3443%;\"\u003eAt least 10%\u003cbr\u003eweight loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0029%;\"\u003e59.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8637%;\"\u003e14.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3443%;\"\u003eAt least 15%\u003cbr\u003eweight loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0029%;\"\u003e47%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8637%;\"\u003e5.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.3443%;\"\u003eAt least 20%\u003cbr\u003eweight loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.0029%;\"\u003e27.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.8637%;\"\u003e3.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the differences between Wegovy injections and Wegovy tablets? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main differences between Wegovy as an injection and as a pill are: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow they’re taken \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often they’re taken – the injection weekly, the tablet daily \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable dosage strength \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth forms contain semaglutide, but they are different formulations with different dosing schedules and instructions for use. They should not be swapped, combined or changed without advice from a clinician.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I switch from the Wegovy injection to the Wegovy pill? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatients using semaglutide injection may be able to switch to semaglutide tablets only where a clinician confirms this is suitable. The timing and starting dose must be decided by the clinician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, read our article on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/weight-management-advice\/switching-from-mounjaro-to-wegovy-what-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_self\"\u003eswitching treatments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWegovy tablet side effects \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLike\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eall medicines, Wegovy tablets can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery common side effects (i.e. those that may affect more than 1 in 10 people) include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeadache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeeling sick (nausea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeing sick (vomiting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStomach pain, upset stomach or indigestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiarrhoea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConstipation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeeling\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eweak or tired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese side effects usually\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ego away over time. Speak to a clinician\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eif side effects are severe,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003epersistent\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eor worrying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVomiting or diarrhoea can lead to dehydration.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDrink enough fluids and seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, persistent, or if you are unable to keep fluids down. This is especially important if you have kidney problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOther possible side\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eeffects of Wegovy tablets include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDizziness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatulence or burping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloating or inflammation of the stomach (gastritis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow blood sugar (in patients with diabetes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChange in skin sensation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChange in the way food or drink tastes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHair loss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflux or heartburn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallstones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow blood pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDizziness or lightheaded when sitting or standing up due to low blood pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast heartbeat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased levels of bilirubin in your blood (can present as jaundice - yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow blood sugar (in patients without diabetes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn increase of pancreatic enzymes shown in blood tests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelayed emptying of the stomach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome side effects may improve as the body adjusts, but patients should seek clinical advice if side effects are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSevere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePersistent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConcerning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGetting\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eworse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is not a complete list of side effects. If you experience side effects, talk to a doctor,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003epharmacist, nurse or clinician. You can also report suspected side effects through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk\/\"\u003eMHRA Yellow Card Scheme\u003c\/a\u003e. Reporting side effects helps provide more information about the safety of this medicine. However, reporting a suspected side effect does not replace seeking medical advice or emergency help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you have\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eroutine questions about treatment, you can message our clinicians through your account. (messages received before\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e4pm will usually receive a response the same day). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf it’s outside of service hours or your symptoms are more critical, you can call either 111 or\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e999 depending on urgency - 111 for urgent but not life threatening action and 999 for emergencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWegovy tablets are subject to additional monitoring, which helps identify new safety information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the full list of possible\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eside effects, read the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.102344.pdf\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupplied with your medicine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHypoglycaemia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA possible side\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eeffect of Wegovy tablets is low blood sugar, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/low-blood-sugar-hypoglycaemia\/\"\u003ehypoglycaemia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWarning symptoms of hypoglycaemia include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCold\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esweat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCool\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003epale skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeadache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFast\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eheartbeat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeeling\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esick (nausea) or very hungry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChanges\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ein vision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeeling\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esleepy or weak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeeling\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003enervous, anxious or confused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDifficulty\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003econcentrating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eyou suffer\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003efrom hypoglycaemia, follow the treatment plan agreed with your diabetes care team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCall 999 if\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehypoglycaemia leads to unconsciousness, a seizure or the inability to swallow safely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSerious\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eside effects\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome serious side effects are uncommon or rare, but it is important to know what to look out for. Stop taking Wegovy tablets and seek urgent medical help if you develop severe, persistent stomach pain, with or without nausea or vomiting, as this could be a sign of acute pancreatitis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStop taking Wegovy and seek immediate medical help - call 999 immediately - if you develop symptoms of a serious allergic\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ereaction, such as breathing problems, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewheezing, fast heartbeat, pale or cold skin, dizziness or weakness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs hip fractures are another serious side effect, seek medical attention after a fall where there is severe hip pain or an inability to stand or bear weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you have diabetes and notice eye problems or changes in your vision, speak to a doctor promptly.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUrgently contact a doctor if you notice sudden or worsening eyesight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou should also\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eseek urgent medical advice if you\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edevelop symptoms such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBack or lower abdominal pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDifficulty\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eurinating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChanges in urine colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSudden loss or rapid worsening of vision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSevere\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003econstipation\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewith abdominal pain, bloating or vomiting (or the inability to pass\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003estools or wind)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSymptoms of kidney or bladder stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSevere upper abdominal pain with fever, vomiting or jaundice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSignificant\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edehydration,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eincluding inability to retain fluids, passing much less urine,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efaintness or confusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is not a full list of serious side effects. 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