Weight Management

There are no strict activities to avoid, but comfort improves if you skip very hot environments (saunas, hot tubs) and high-intensity core work for a few hours after injecting a tender area. If you feel queasy on escalation weeks, keep meals light, postpone vigorous workouts until later in the day, and limit alcohol. Don’t massage the injection site; a cool pack helps if it stings. If dizziness or reflux appears, avoid driving until you feel steady and speak with your team ab

Yes — for older adults, start low, go slow, and protect muscle. Appetite reduction plus low protein can increase frailty risk, so set a protein target and add light resistance work if feasible. Review other medicines for dizziness or dehydration risk, and monitor renal function and blood pressure routinely. Services may schedule closer follow-up for people living with frailty or multiple conditions. Why Wegovy requires extra care in older adults Wegovy (semaglutide) can be us

Signs include no change in appetite, cravings as frequent as before, or weight not trending down across reviews despite steady use....

Contact your clinic or GP well before the final dose in your pen so there’s time to process repeats and navigate any supply constraints....

No — pregnancy and breastfeeding are not recommended with Wegovy. Women of child-bearing potential should use effective contraception and...

Not at present — genetic or metabolic profiling isn’t used to set Wegovy doses in UK services. Dosing is “treat-to-tolerate” and...

Follow-up typically includes regular weight checks, symptom review, pulse and blood pressure, and a look at your food/activity plan. Many...

Brief tingling or numbness can occur from needle irritation and usually fades quickly. Persistent numbness, marked pain, colour changes,...

Ask for a medication summary with your start date, current dose, side-effect history, and any dose holds, and bring your pen and leaflet...

No — Wegovy uses fixed doses, not weight-based dosing. Heavier people don’t automatically receive higher doses, and lighter people aren’t...

Avoid stacking with another GLP-1 medicine unless advised by a specialist. If you use insulin or sulphonylureas, your prescriber may...

No — Wegovy is for subcutaneous use only. Do not inject into a vein or muscle. Choose the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, and follow the...

Yes. Many people prefer to inject after a cool-down so the site is relaxed and less tender. Avoid injecting into a muscle you’ve just trained hard, and rehydrate before and after your session. If vigorous workouts trigger nausea on injection day, choose a different time or move the workout to the next day. Why exercise timing matters Wegovy (semaglutide) can be injected before or after activity, but comfort improves when the body is calm. Because injections go into the fatty

Small bruises can happen — they’re usually harmless. Prevent them by rotating sites, using a new needle every time, injecting at 90° into...

Seek urgent help for widespread hives, facial, lip, or tongue swelling, wheeze or breathing difficulty, dizziness or faintness, or a...

Anchor the injection to a weekly routine you never miss (e.g., Sunday evening after dinner) and set two phone reminders — one on the day,...

Common slips include not rotating sites weekly, reusing needles, injecting before the pen returns to zero/indicator finish, or storing...

Many people find it helpful to set a phone reminder or calendar alert for their weekly dose. Writing the date of each injection on the...

Yes, common local reactions include redness, mild swelling, or itching at the injection site. These are usually short-lived and improve...

Always check the pen label to confirm the correct dose before injecting. Rotate injection sites each week to avoid irritation and avoid injecting into scarred, bruised, or inflamed skin. Use a new needle each time and dispose of it safely in a sharps container. NHS staff encourage patients to report any unexpected reactions or concerns so adjustments can be made. Checking the pen and medicine One of the simplest but most important steps is to confirm you have the correct pen