Weight Management

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

Yes, both NHS specialist services and the manufacturer provide support for people using Wegovy. NHS services typically offer training,...

The Wegovy pen is a weekly injection device designed for subcutaneous use in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The steps include washing...

Yes, a trained caregiver can give the injection. They should follow the same steps you were taught: new needle each time, flat contact...

Absolutely — do not self-adjust. Your prescriber will change the plan if you’re struggling with side effects, preparing for a procedure...

Yes. As the dose rises, appetite control generally strengthens, but gastro-intestinal side effects (nausea, reflux, constipation or...