But you may be able to reduce the side effects by beginning on a lower dose and then slowly increasing the amount you take
It performs several functions: it signals the pancreas to release insulin, tells the liver to reduce glucose production, slows the speed at which food leaves your stomach (gastric emptying), and communicates with appetite-regulating centers in the brain
Fiber and hydration may support digestion
Check your glucose before meals and at bedtime, and contact your healthcare provider if readings are consistently above 250 mg/dL or below 70 mg/dL, or if you cannot eat or drink due to gastrointestinal symptoms
Stop using Wegovy and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without nausea or vomiting
There is no cure for obesity