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Warning
Serious side effects
Other side effects
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Note: This document contains side effect information about semaglutide. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Wegovy.
Applies to semaglutide: oral tablet. Other dosage forms:
subcutaneous solution
Warning
Oral route (Tablet)
Warning: Risk of Thyroid C-Cell TumorsIn rodents, semaglutide causes thyroid C-cell tumors. It is unknown whether semaglutide causes thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans as the human relevance of semaglutide-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined.Semaglutide is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Counsel patients regarding the potential risk of MTC and symptoms of thyroid tumors
Serious side effects of Wegovy
Along with its needed effects, semaglutide (the active ingredient contained in Wegovy) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking semaglutide:
More common
Anxiety
bloating
blurred vision
chills
cold sweats
confusion
constipation
cool, pale skin
cough
darkened urine
depression
diarrhea
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
fever
headache
increased hunger
indigestion
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
nausea
nervousness
nightmare
pain in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
seizures
skin rash
slurred speech
tightness in the chest
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects of Wegovy
Some side effects of semaglutide may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
excess air or gas in stomach
feeling pressure in the stomach
heartburn
passing gas
stomach discomfort, swelling, tenderness, or upset
Constitpation is the #1 side effect, but a good doctor will tell you to get miralax at first to help offset it.
I also have tiredness, but that’s because I’m calorie deficient as I’m losing weight. Oh and I burb a lot when I lay down.
Sounds like a great poison, and many will pick it anyway.