欧博Wegovy (semaglutide): Uses, Side Effects, Intera
Who should not use Wegovy?
Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use Wegovy.
Semaglutide
Wegovy
Rybelsus
Ozempic
Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed
Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in Wegovy.
Thyroid Cancer or Endocrine Condition. Wegovy should not be used if you or someone in your family has had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have a condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Talk to your health care provider about your current and past health conditions and your family medical history.
Slowed Stomach Emptying (Gastroparesis). Wegovy can cause severe stomach problems. Do not use Wegovy if you have severe gastroparesis.
Pregnancy. Do not take Wegovy if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, contact your health care provider right away. See the Pregnancy section below for more details.
What should I know about Wegovy before using it?Follow the instructions for use when using Wegovy injection for the first time or when you have not used it in a while.
Do not use Wegovy unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Use it as prescribed.
Do not share Wegovy with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.
Keep Wegovy out of the reach of children. Since the injectable form of this medicine can be kept in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator.
People who are 75 and older can be at greater risk for some side effects from Wegovy. Talk to your health care provider about your risks if you are in this age group.
Use Wegovy injection on the same day each week, at any time of day. Avoid using the same injection site each time you use Wegovy by rotating where you inject it.
Swallow Wegovy tablets whole. Do not cut, crush, chew, or dissolve the tablets.
What should I tell my health care provider before using Wegovy?Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if Wegovy is right for you.
In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.
Diabetic Retinopathy. Tell your health care provider if you have diabetic retinopathy, as this may worsen while using Wegovy.
Depression or Suicidal Thoughts. Tell your health care provider about any history of depression, other mental health conditions, or suicidal thoughts. Your health care provider may choose another medicine for weight loss or to lower the risk of cardiovascular events.
Pancreatitis. Tell your health care provider if you have ever had pancreatitis. Your health care provider may choose another medicine for weight loss or to lower the risk of cardiovascular events.
Kidney Problems. Tell your health care provider if you have kidney problems, including long-term kidney failure, as this may worsen while using Wegovy.
Upcoming Surgery or Procedure. Tell your health care provider that you take Wegovy before any planned surgeries or procedures that require anesthesia or deep sedation. Wegovy causes your stomach to empty more slowly which can lead to aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation.
Other Medicines and Supplements. Wegovy may interact with other medicines and supplements. Before using Wegovy, tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. See the Interactions section for more details.
Pregnancy. It is not known if or how Wegovy could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. You must stop using Wegovy at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant. You can register for the Wegovy Pregnancy Registry by calling 877-390-2760 or at https://wegovypregnancyregistry.com/. This registry collects safety information about exposure to Wegovy during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding. It is not known if Wegovy passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
How can I get more information about Wegovy?For more information about Wegovy, you can visit the drugmaker's website at https://www.wegovy.com/ or call them at 888-809-3942.