Managing Weight With Wegovy^®

(semaglutide) injection

For adults with obesity or some adults with overweight and weight-related medical problems, along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

If you've struggled with your weight in the past, Wegovy^® may help you lose weight and keep it off.

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Average weight loss with Wegovy^® in a medical study

In a 68-week (1 year and 4 months) medical study of 1,961 adults* living with obesity or overweight with a related medical problem, along with reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity:

Adults on average achieved 15% weight loss

~35lb

232 lb starting weight

Adults taking placebo (an inactive injection) in the study lost an average of ~2.5% body weight (or 6 lb)
Average starting weight for both groups was 232 lb

In addition to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity, adults in this study taking Wegovy^® lost more weight vs those taking placebo.

of adults taking Wegovy^® lost 5% or more weight, compared with 31% taking placebo

of adults taking Wegovy^® lost 10% or more weight, compared with 12% taking placebo

of adults taking Wegovy^® lost 15% or more weight, compared with 5% taking placebo

In the same study, some adults lost even more weight

About 1 in 3 adults achieved 20% weight loss

46lb

based on
232 lb starting weight

About 1 in 3 adults
achieved 20% weight loss

46lb

based on
232 lb starting weight

Individual results may vary.

30% of adults taking Wegovy^® lost 20% or more weight, compared with 2% of adults on placebo, in a supportive measure. This result was not the primary goal of the medical study and should be considered as additional information

*Results are from a 68-week medical study of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) and adults with overweight (BMI ≥ 27) who also had weight-related medical problems, including high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Adults with diabetes were excluded. Both groups received instruction for a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. During the trial, 17% of participants taking Wegovy^® discontinued treatment compared with 22% taking placebo.

With a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity,

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In the same study as discussed above, 83% of adults taking Wegovy^® lost 5% or more weight, compared with 31% taking placebo.

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In the same study as discussed above, 66% of adults taking Wegovy^® lost 10% or more weight compared with 12% taking placebo.

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Adults on average achieved ~15% weight loss while taking Wegovy^®.

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In a supportive measure of the same trial as discussed above, ~30% of adults taking Wegovy^® lost 20% or more weight compared with ~2% taking placebo.

^†Individual results may vary.

Talk to your health care professional about a goal weight that is healthy & realistic for you.

Health care professionals prescribe Wegovy^® to help with losing weight and keeping it off in adults living with obesity and some with overweight and weight-related medical problems.

Adults who kept taking Wegovy^® continued to lose weight in a separate 68-week (1 year and 4 months) medical study^‡

Everyone started taking Wegovy^® and was instructed to reduce calories and increase physical activity throughout the length of the study.

After 20 weeks, some adults continued to take Wegovy^®, while other adults took placebo. From weeks 20 to 68, the adults who stayed on Wegovy^® continued to lose weight, while the adults taking placebo gained weight.

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^‡This medical study included 902 adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or overweight (BMI ≥ 27) with at least 1 weight-related condition. Adults with diabetes were excluded. In the first 20 weeks, everyone started taking Wegovy^®. Of these 902 adults, 803 were able to reach the 2.4-mg dose and were randomized to stay on Wegovy^® or to take placebo (an inactive injection). After week 20, 5.8% of participants taking Wegovy^® discontinued treatment compared with the 11.6% taking placebo.

Adults taking Wegovy^® achieved lasting weight loss in a separate 2-year medical study^§

Proven to maintain
weight loss

Adults taking Wegovy^® lost an average of ~15% (~35 lb) vs 2.6% (~6 lb) for adults taking placebo
77% of adults taking Wegovy^® lost 5% or more weight compared with 34% taking placebo
Average starting weight for adults taking Wegovy^® was ~233 lb, and for those taking placebo, it was ~235 lb

^§This 2-year medical study included 304 adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or overweight (BMI ≥ 27) with at least 1 weight-related medical condition. Adults with diabetes were excluded. Both groups received instruction for a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. During the trial, 13% of participants taking Wegovy^® discontinued treatment compared with 27% taking placebo.

Benefits beyond the scale with Wegovy^®

While not approved to treat these conditions, adults taking Wegovy^® experienced improvements in^II:

Blood pressure

Cholesterol

Blood sugar

Some adults taking Wegovy^® also experienced an increase in resting heart rate.

Talk to your health care professional to see if Wegovy^® is right for you.

^IIResults are from a 68-week medical study of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) and adults with overweight (BMI ≥ 27) who also had weight-related medical problems, including high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Adults with diabetes were excluded. Both groups received instruction for a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

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What is Wegovy^®?

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Wegovy^® and medicines that work like Wegovy^® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy^® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
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)

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)
you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy^®

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy^® may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy^® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Wegovy^® passes into your breast milk

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Wegovy^® may affect the way some medicines work and some medicines may affect the way Wegovy^® works. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking other medicines to treat diabetes, including sulfonylureas or insulin. Wegovy^® slows stomach emptying and can affect medicines that need to pass through the stomach quickly.

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy^® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
gallbladder problems. Wegovy^® may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy^®. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery
kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration
severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy^®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
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. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy^®
increased heart rate. Wegovy^® can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes
depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you
food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy^® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy^® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

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.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Wegovy^®.

Wegovy^® is a prescription medication.

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.

This site is intended for US patients only.

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What is Wegovy^®?

WEGOVY^® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is an injectable prescription medicine 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.
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.

Wegovy^® contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

It is not known if Wegovy^® is safe and effective for use in children under 12 years of age.

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Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Wegovy^® and medicines that work like Wegovy^® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy^® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
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)

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)
you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy^®

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy^® may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy^® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Wegovy^® passes into your breast milk

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy^® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
gallbladder problems. Wegovy^® may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy^®. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery
kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration
severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy^®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
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. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy^®
increased heart rate. Wegovy^® can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes
depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you
food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy^® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy^® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

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What is Wegovy^®?

WEGOVY^® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is an injectable prescription medicine 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.
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.

Wegovy^® contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

It is not known if Wegovy^® is safe and effective for use in children under 12 years of age.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Wegovy^®.

Wegovy^® is a prescription medication.

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.

This site is intended for US patients only.

What is Wegovy^®?

WEGOVY^® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is an injectable prescription medicine 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.
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.

Wegovy^® contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

It is not known if Wegovy^® is safe and effective for use in children under 12 years of age.

Scroll to Indication

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Wegovy^® and medicines that work like Wegovy^® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy^® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
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)

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)
you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy^®

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy^® may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy^® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Wegovy^® passes into your breast milk

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy^® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
gallbladder problems. Wegovy^® may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy^®. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery
kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration
severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy^®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
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. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy^®
increased heart rate. Wegovy^® can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes
depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you
food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy^® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy^® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

Scroll to ISI

What is Wegovy^®?

WEGOVY^® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is an injectable prescription medicine 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.
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.

Wegovy^® contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

It is not known if Wegovy^® is safe and effective for use in children under 12 years of age.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Wegovy^®.

Wegovy^® is a prescription medication.

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.

This site is intended for US patients only.

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Wegovy^® and medicines that work like Wegovy^® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy^® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
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)

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)
you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy^®

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy^® may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy^® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Wegovy^® passes into your breast milk

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy^® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
gallbladder problems. Wegovy^® may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy^®. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery
kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration
severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy^®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
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. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy^®
increased heart rate. Wegovy^® can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes
depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you
food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy^® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy^® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

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Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Wegovy^® and medicines that work like Wegovy^® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy^® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
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)

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)
you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy^®

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy^® may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy^® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Wegovy^® passes into your breast milk

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy^® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
gallbladder problems. Wegovy^® may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy^®. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery
kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration
severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy^®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
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. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy^®
increased heart rate. Wegovy^® can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes
depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you
food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy^® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy^® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

Scroll to ISI

What is Wegovy^®?

WEGOVY^® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is an injectable prescription medicine 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.
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.

Wegovy^® contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

It is not known if Wegovy^® is safe and effective for use in children under 12 years of age.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Wegovy^®.

Wegovy^® is a prescription medication.

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.

This site is intended for US patients only.

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Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Wegovy^® and medicines that work like Wegovy^® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy^® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
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)

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)
you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy^®

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy^® may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy^® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Wegovy^® passes into your breast milk

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy^® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
gallbladder problems. Wegovy^® may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy^®. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery
kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration
severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy^®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
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. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy^®
increased heart rate. Wegovy^® can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes
depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you
food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy^® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy^® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Wegovy^®.

Wegovy^® is a prescription medication.

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.

This site is intended for US patients only.

Scroll to ISI

What is Wegovy^®?

WEGOVY^® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is an injectable prescription medicine 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.
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.

Wegovy^® contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

It is not known if Wegovy^® is safe and effective for use in children under 12 years of age.

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Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Wegovy^® and medicines that work like Wegovy^® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy^® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people
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)

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)
you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy^®

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy
have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues
are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy^® may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy^® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Wegovy^® passes into your breast milk

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

Wegovy^® may cause serious side effects, including:

inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy^® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
gallbladder problems. Wegovy^® may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools
increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy^®. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery
kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration
severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy^®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
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. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy^®
increased heart rate. Wegovy^® can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes
depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you
food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy^® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy^® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

Scroll to ISI

What is Wegovy^®?

WEGOVY^® (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is an injectable prescription medicine 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.
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.

Wegovy^® contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

It is not known if Wegovy^® is safe and effective for use in children under 12 years of age.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Wegovy^®.

Wegovy^® is a prescription medication.

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.

This site is intended for US patients only.

Managing Weight With Wegovy®

If you've struggled with your weight in the past, Wegovy® may help you lose weight and keep it off.

Average weight loss with Wegovy® in a medical study

In the same study, some adults lost even more weight

See what weight loss with Wegovy® might look like for you

Adults who kept taking Wegovy® continued to lose weight in a separate 68-week (1 year and 4 months) medical study‡

Adults taking Wegovy® achieved lasting weight loss in a separate 2-year medical study§

Proven to maintain weight loss

Benefits beyond the scale with Wegovy®

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Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy®?

Do not use Wegovy® if:

Before using Wegovy®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?

What is Wegovy®?

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy®?

Do not use Wegovy® if:

Before using Wegovy®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?

What is Wegovy®?

What is Wegovy®?

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy®?

Do not use Wegovy® if:

Before using Wegovy®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?

What is Wegovy®?

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy®?

Do not use Wegovy® if:

Before using Wegovy®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy®?

Do not use Wegovy® if:

Before using Wegovy®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?

What is Wegovy®?

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy®?

Do not use Wegovy® if:

Before using Wegovy®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?

What is Wegovy®?

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy®?

Do not use Wegovy® if:

Before using Wegovy®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy®?

What is Wegovy®?

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Managing Weight With Wegovy^®

If you've struggled with your weight in the past, Wegovy^® may help you lose weight and keep it off.

Average weight loss with Wegovy^® in a medical study

See what weight loss with Wegovy^® might look like for you

Adults who kept taking Wegovy^® continued to lose weight in a separate 68-week (1 year and 4 months) medical study^‡

Adults taking Wegovy^® achieved lasting weight loss in a separate 2-year medical study^§

Proven to maintain
weight loss

Benefits beyond the scale with Wegovy^®

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Do not use Wegovy^® if:

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

What is Wegovy^®?

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Do not use Wegovy^® if:

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

What is Wegovy^®?

What is Wegovy^®?

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Do not use Wegovy^® if:

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

What is Wegovy^®?

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Do not use Wegovy^® if:

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Do not use Wegovy^® if:

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

What is Wegovy^®?

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Do not use Wegovy^® if:

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

What is Wegovy^®?

What is the most important information I should know about Wegovy^®?

Do not use Wegovy^® if:

Before using Wegovy^®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

What are the possible side effects of Wegovy^®?

What is Wegovy^®?

You are now leaving Wegovy.com and going to a Novo Nordisk US
affiliated site.