Wegovy Injection

Description

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Wegovy® is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it works by mimicking the effects of a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 is released after eating and helps to control appetite, regulate blood sugar levels, and promote significant weight loss. Wegovy® is also approved to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stoke, in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight.

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When to Use Wegovy?

Wegovy is a prescription that supports weight loss. As a GLP-1 receptor, it’s suitable for adults and some adolescents struggling to lose weight through exercise and diet alone.

If any of the following apply, Wegovy can be a beneficial treatment:

• Your BMI is Over 30: People with a BMI of 30 or over can use Wegovy. If you have a BMI of 27 and a weight-related comorbidity, you may also be eligible for the medication.
• Ethnic Groups: In some cases, individuals in ethnic groups including Africa, African-Caribbean, South Asian, Asian, and Middle Eastern may be able to use Wegovy with a lower BMI due to the higher risk of obesity-related illnesses.

Wegovy Age Restrictions

In most cases, Wegovy is suitable for adults between 18 and 75, as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria. However, adolescents with a high BMI who have tried other weight loss treatments may be eligible for Wegovy weight loss injection treatments if a medical professional feels it’s beneficial.

How to Use Wegovy?

Wegovy is a once-weekly injection, making it a popular alternative to many other weight-loss drugs. If you’re using it for the first time, it’s essential to check the flow by turning the dosage indicator until it shows the flow check symbol, then holding it away from you while you press the button.

If no drops appear, you may need to use a new pen or change the needle if possible. Most people choose the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm as an injection site – alternating between each.

Wegovy Dosage

Wegovy is available in a pre-filled pen containing 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, 2.4 mg or 7.2mg of semaglutide.

Users should follow the dose escalation schedule under the supervision of medical professionals. The dosage is gradually increased over the first 16 weeks of treatment. The starting dose is 0.25 mg once weekly and increases to 7.2 mg once weekly.

Our specialists at Pharmacy Online can offer advice and discuss whether you can increase the dosage or should wait.

When to Avoid Using Wegovy?

Wegovy is not right for everyone, and it is important to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits before starting treatment.

Do not take Wegovy if you have any of the following conditions:

• A history of pancreatitis
• Thyroid problems
• Certain types of cancer
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Allergic to semaglutide or any of the inactive ingredients in Wegovy

Precautions

You should also talk to your doctor if you have any of the following conditions before starting Wegovy:

• Kidney or liver problems
• Eating disorders
• Mental health problems
• A history of low blood sugar

If Wegovy isn’t suitable for you, our current range of weight loss programmes can be found here, effective for 85% of prescribed patients.

Wegovy Ingredients

The active ingredient in Wegovy is semaglutide, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

• Read our full guide on semaglutide

The inactive ingredients are:

• Disodium phosphate dihydrate
• Sodium chloride
• Water for injection
• Hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH)

The inactive ingredients are used to make the medication safe and effective.

Side Effects of Wegovy Injection

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Serious Side Effects of Wegovy Injection

• Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
  • Complications of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy). If you have diabetes you should
    inform your doctor if you experience eye problems, such as changes in vision, during treatment with this medicine.
• Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
  • Inflamed pancreas (acute pancreatitis). Signs of inflamed pancreas may include severe and longlasting pain in your stomach, the pain may move to your back. You should see your doctor
    immediately if you experience such symptoms.
• Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people
  • Severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reactions, angioedema). You should seek immediate
    medical help and inform your doctor straight away if you get symptoms such as breathing
    problems, swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or throat with difficulty swallowing, wheezing, fast heartbeat, pale and cold skin, feeling dizzy or weak.

Other Side Effects of Wegovy Injection

• Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people
  • headache
  • feeling sick (nausea
  • being sick (vomiting)
  • diarrhoea
  • constipation
  • stomach pain
  • feeling weak or tired.

These usually go away over time.

• Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
  • feeling dizzy
  • upset stomach or indigestion
  • burping
  • gas (flatulence)
  • bloating of the stomach
  • inflamed stomach (‘gastritis’) – the signs include stomach ache, feeling sick (nausea) or being
    sick (vomiting)
  • reflux or heartburn – also called ‘gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’
  • gallstones
  • hair loss
  • injection site reactions
  • low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) in patients with diabetes.

The warning signs of low blood sugar may come on suddenly. They can include: cold sweat, cool pale
skin, headache, fast heartbeat, feeling sick (nausea) or very hungry, changes in vision, feeling sleepy or
weak, feeling nervous, anxious or confused, difficulty concentrating or shaking.

Your doctor will tell you how to treat low blood sugar and what to do if you notice these warning
signs.

Low blood sugar is more likely to happen if you also take a sulfonylurea or insulin. Your doctor may
reduce your dose of these medicines before you start using this medicine.

• Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
  • fast heartbeat
  • increase of pancreatic enzymes (such as lipase and amylase) shown in blood tests.
  • a delay in the emptying of the stomach.

If you experience any of these side effects, you should stop taking Wegovy and talk to your doctor. You can also contact the Pharmacy Online team to discuss any concerns you may have about this medicine.