Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Wegovy?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-changes in vision
-fast heartbeat
-gallbladder problems (fever, upper belly pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin, clay-colored stool)
-kidney injury (trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine)
-low blood sugar (feeling anxious; confusion; dizziness; increased hunger; unusually weak or tired; increased sweating; shakiness; cold, clammy skin; irritable; headache; blurred vision; loss of consciousness)
-lump or swelling on the neck
-pancreatitis (stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched, fever, nausea, vomiting)
-suicidal thoughts, mood changes
-trouble breathing
-trouble swallowing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-constipation
-diarrhea
-headache
-heartburn (burning feeling in chest, often after eating or when lying down)
-nausea
-pain, redness, or irritation at site where injected
-passing gas
-upset stomach
-vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Wegovy. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA