Do not take Wegovy pills if you: Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding all GLP-1 medication should be stopped at least 2 months before attempting to conceive Are allergic to semaglutide, SNAC coating, or any other ingredient in the tablet Have severe gastroparesis or significant gastrointestinal disease Have a history of vision problems related to your diabetes Have pancreatitis Tell your prescriber about any medication you are taking including vitamins , supplements and over the counter medications, particularly if you take any of the following: Levothyroxine : thyroid hormone levels should be monitored Warfarin or other anticoagulants : oral Wegovy may affect INR through dietary changes and changes in gastric motility Anti-epilepsy medicines: some epilepsy medicines such as phenytoin require careful monitoring as they have a narrow dosing range Ciclosporin : narrow therapeutic index
However, as you begin your journey, you may still find the following tips helpful in maximizing the benefits of your treatment
Semaglutide (the GLP-1 in Wegovy) didnt affect the absorption of the medications studied in clinical trials
Wegovy is given in higher doses compared to Ozempic for the purpose of chronic weight management
Operating as a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1 within the stomach, semaglutide triggers insulin production
The menthol relaxes the smooth muscle of the GI tract and can reduce that queasy feeling
