Side Effects

No — Wegovy is intended as a single weekly dose. Splitting or repeating injections can upset the dosing schedule and increase side-effect...

If a little fluid appears on the skin, it’s usually from the needle track rather than a full dose loss. As a rule, don’t inject an extra dose; note what happened and continue with your next scheduled injection. For clear device errors (pen not primed correctly, needle blocked, or you know the dose didn’t deliver), contact your pharmacist or clinic for specific advice before re-dosing. To prevent repeats, ensure the needle is new, the pen is pressed flat against the skin, and

If a little fluid appears on the skin, it’s usually from the needle track rather than a full dose loss. As a rule, don’t inject an extra...

Keep unopened pens in the refrigerator (2–8 °C) in their carton, away from the freezer compartment. For in-use pens, store below 30 °C,...

Unopened pens are stored in the fridge (do not freeze). After first use, the pen can be kept below 30 °C and should be discarded 6 weeks...

Keep unopened pens in the refrigerator (2–8 °C) in their carton, away from the freezer compartment. For in-use pens, store below 30 °C, cap on, and note the 6-week in-use limit on the box so you don’t lose track. Don’t store with a needle attached, and keep all pens and sharps out of children’s reach. Why correct storage matters Wegovy is a protein-based medicine, and like other injectables, it is sensitive to changes in temperature, light, and handling. That means how you st

Unopened pens are stored in the fridge (do not freeze). After first use, the pen can be kept below 30 °C and should be discarded 6 weeks...

Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable, but keep it sensible while you settle into treatment. Alcohol can irritate the stomach and may...

Pack Wegovy in hand luggage, not in the hold, and keep it protected from heat. Take your prescription label or a clinic letter for...

Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable, but keep it sensible while you settle into treatment. Alcohol can irritate the stomach and may worsen nausea or reflux during dose increases. If you have diabetes or take medicines that can lower blood sugar, be extra cautious with alcohol and discuss safe limits with your team. Why alcohol and Wegovy can interact Wegovy (semaglutide) works by slowing how quickly food leaves the stomach, which is part of why people often feel fuller f

Pack Wegovy in hand luggage, not in the hold, and keep it protected from heat. Take your prescription label or a clinic letter for airport security, plus a travel sharps container and spare needles. Many people use a small medical cooler for unopened pens; in-use pens can be kept below 30 °C if your leaflet confirms this (do not freeze, and keep the cap on). Set a phone reminder in the destination time zone so your weekly schedule stays on track. Keeping your medicine safe in

If you remember within 5 days, take the missed dose as soon as you can and then resume your normal weekly schedule. If more than 5 days...

If you remember within 5 days, take the missed dose as soon as you can and then resume your normal weekly schedule. If more than 5 days have passed, skip that dose and take the next one on your usual day. Don’t double up to “catch up” — that raises the chance of side effects without helping results. Why missed doses happen No treatment plan is perfect, and it is common to forget a dose of medicine occasionally. Wegovy is taken once a week, which makes it easier to fit into li

It doesn’t matter — Wegovy can be taken with or without food. Some people feel more comfortable injecting after a light meal or a protein-rich snack, especially early in treatment when mild nausea is more likely. Choose the routine that keeps you consistent and comfortable. Why food timing doesn’t matter Wegovy is not swallowed like a tablet but injected under the skin, where the medicine is absorbed gradually over a week. This means its effectiveness is not affected by what

It doesn’t matter — Wegovy can be taken with or without food. Some people feel more comfortable injecting after a light meal or a...

In major STEP trials, Wegovy led to about 15% weight loss over 68 weeks. Contrave (called Mysimba in the UK) generally achieves around...

In major STEP trials, Wegovy led to about 15% weight loss over 68 weeks. Contrave (called Mysimba in the UK) generally achieves around 6–9% across pivotal studies. This means semaglutide tends to provide greater weight reduction than naltrexone/bupropion combinations. Two very different medicines Although both Wegovy and Contrave are used for weight management, they belong to very different drug families and work in different ways. Wegovy contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 recepto

Wegovy contains semaglutide at a higher dose and is licensed for weight management, while Trulicity (dulaglutide) is prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Weight changes with dulaglutide are usually modest compared with the significant reductions seen in trials of semaglutide for obesity. Different active ingredients and purposes The first key difference is that Wegovy and Trulicity contain different GLP-1 receptor agonists. Wegovy delivers semaglutide at doses up to 2.4 mg weekly,

Wegovy contains semaglutide at a higher dose and is licensed for weight management, while Trulicity (dulaglutide) is prescribed for type...

Use once weekly, same day each week, with or without food, alongside a reduced-calorie eating plan and regular activity. Keep hydrated,...