Select Important Wegovy® (semaglutide tablets) Safety Information
Wegovy® (semaglutide) tablets are prescription medicines 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.
help adults with obesity, or some adults with excess weight (overweight) who also have weight-related medical problems to lose weight and keep the weight off.
Wegovy® may cause serious side effects, including:
Risk of thyroid C-Cell tumors. In studies with mice and rats, semaglutide (the active ingredient in Wegovy) caused thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy will cause thyroid C-cell tumors or medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people. Tell your 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.
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 have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy.
You can find more detailed info in the complete black box warning here.
Some serious but rare side effects can include inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis), gallbladder problems, increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), dehydration leading to kidney problems, severe stomach problems, serious allergic reactions, changes in vision for people with type 2 diabetes, increased heart rate, depression or thoughts of suicide.
More common side effects can 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. If any side effects are bothering you, definitely talk to your doctor.
For even more important safety details and the full prescribing information, click here.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription products:
Contact Novo Nordisk Inc. at 1-833-934-6891
Contact FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit fda.gov/medwatch
Disclaimer: Wegovy® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk.