Wegovy® Injectable Pen
Wegovy is an injectable weight loss treatment containing semaglutide, which mimics the natural hormone GLP-1. This helps regulate blood sugar and manage appetite, so you feel fuller for longer. When combined with diet and exercise changes, it can support sustainable weight loss.
Dosing
Dosing depends on your specific prescription and your care provider’s instructions. Please also read the pharmaceutical packaging.
Side effects
Commonly reported side effects of this medication include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Bloating
Black Box Warning
Although rare, Mounjaro caused thyroid C-cell tumors in animal studies. Mounjaro has a “black box” warning of the risk of these tumors. If you have trouble swallowing, develop hoarseness, or feel swelling or a lump in your neck, contact your health care provider immediately.
The FDA also warns not to take Zepbound if you have a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome Type 2 or medullary thyroid cancer.
Precautions
Rapid or significant weight loss can lead to too much muscle loss. To protect your muscles, it’s important to start a strength training program and exercise regularly while taking Mounjaro.
Tell your health care provider if you have severe stomach problems that won’t go away, including abdominal bloating or pain, acid reflux, a feeling of fullness after eating just a few bites of food, nausea, and vomiting, including vomiting undigested food eaten a few hours earlier. These may be symptoms of gastroparesis (stomach paralysis).
Use effective contraception while taking this medication. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, do not take Mounjaro.
If you are going under general anesthesia or deep sedation, this medicine may make you accidentally breathe food or liquid into your lungs (pulmonary aspiration).
Although rare, Mounjaro caused thyroid C-cell tumors in animal studies. Mounjaro has a “black box” warning of the risk of these tumors. If you have trouble swallowing, develop hoarseness, or feel swelling or a lump in your neck, contact your health care provider immediately.
The FDA also warns not to take Mounjaro if you have a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome Type 2 or medullary thyroid cancer. Mounjaro is not appropriate for those with insulin-dependent diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. So, if that’s you, Mounjaro isn’t the right fit.
Interactions
Some drugs can also interact with Mounjaro, including:
- Insulin
- Sulfonylureas (these can cause blood sugar levels to drop dangerously low)
- Some birth control pills
- Other GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist medications such as liraglutide, dulaglutide, or semaglutide
You should not drink alcohol while taking this drug because drinking can lower blood sugar. Combining alcohol with Mounjaro may cause blood sugar levels to fall too fast, leading to fainting and dizziness
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Found is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk A/S., the owner of the registered trademark Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Rybelsus.®Rx are up to a medical provider’s discretion and not available in all states. Semaglutide has serious contraindications and risks. For risk and side effect info, clickhere.