Importantly, these side effects are most prominent during treatment initiation and dose escalation periods, with median durations of 8 days for nausea, 3 days for diarrhea, and 2 days for vomiting
Note you should not take Wegovy if: you are pregnant or trying to conceive you are breastfeeding your BMI is below 30, or below 27, and you do not have a weight-related medical condition you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in Wegovy, especially semaglutide Wegovy is also cautioned in some people, such as those with: diabetic retinopathy a history of pancreatitis severe, congestive heart failure You should speak to your doctor before using Wegovy pens if you have: kidney problems diabetes inflammation of your pancreas low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) A doctor may not be able to prescribe Wegovy in these cases
However, you are more likely to experience severe side effects such as nausea, vomiting, hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels, and diarrhea with high dosage
Poor sleep can affect blood sugar control and contribute to weight gain
This context may help support more personalized conversations about dose adjustments, complementary strategies, or realistic timeline expectations
