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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...

No liquid is required — Wegovy is a subcutaneous injection, not a tablet. If you feel queasy, small sips of water or a ginger tea can...

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

Yes — hold the pen at 90° to the skin and press flat so the needle enters the fatty layer, not muscle. If you’re very lean at the chosen...

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

For kidney or liver issues, the dose ladder is usually the same, but clinicians monitor more closely. No routine dose adjustment is needed for mild-to-moderate impairment, yet dehydration from nausea or vomiting can stress the kidneys, so hydration and slower titration matter. In severe impairment or if labs are changing, prescribers may pause or hold at a lower step and review more frequently. Always flag any new swelling, dramatic fatigue, very dark urine, or reduced urine

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...