Nausea is listed as a very common side effect of Wegovy tablets. The patient leaflet also lists vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, tiredness and indigestion. Whether a symptom is manageable or needs medical advice depends on its severity, duration and the person’s wider health and medicines.
What the product leaflet says
The Wegovy tablets leaflet notes that nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea can lead to dehydration. It advises drinking enough fluids and speaking to a doctor, pharmacist or nurse with questions or concerns. The leaflet is the most reliable place to check current medicine-specific information because it is updated with the approved safety information.
Read the Wegovy tablets patient information leaflet.
When to contact the prescribing service
Contact the prescribing service, pharmacist or GP if nausea is troublesome, continues, causes vomiting, makes it difficult to eat or drink, or raises concerns about other medicines. Do not change the prescribed dose, double up, or stop and restart the medicine without advice.
People with diabetes or people taking other medicines may need additional clinical advice. The leaflet specifically says to tell the prescriber about all current medicines.
When to seek urgent help
Seek urgent medical advice for severe, persistent abdominal pain, with or without nausea or vomiting, as the leaflet identifies this as a possible sign of acute pancreatitis. Seek immediate help for symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. Sudden loss of vision or rapidly worsening eyesight also needs urgent medical attention.
Check the administration instructions
Wegovy tablets have specific fasting, water and timing instructions. They should be followed exactly as supplied with the prescription because they affect absorption. Read the food-timing summary and use the official leaflet for the full instructions.
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General information only, not medical advice. Wegovy is prescription only. For symptoms or treatment questions, contact a clinician, pharmacist or the prescribing service.