Red flag: No continuity with your other care
Researchers documented these milestones in uncovering the vision risks: Summer 2023: Three NAION cases presented at Mass Eye and Ear within a short period, all involving semaglutide users July 2024: Publication of the landmark Harvard study in JAMA Ophthalmology revealing increased NAION risk December 2024: Danish researchers published supporting studies involving over 424,000 patients 2025: Multiple international studies confirmed the association between semaglutide and vision problems The pivotal Harvard study analyzed medical records from 16,827 patients treated between 2017 and 2023, comparing those prescribed semaglutide against patients using other diabetes or weight loss medications
I let my boss know and he was pretty understanding, especially when he noticed I was losing weight
Changing sites also works with how your body heals and keeps your skin healthy
Gradual dosing allows your body to adapt, reducing discomfort
Very common side effects (affecting more than 1 in 10 people) include : feeling sick (nausea) being sick (vomiting) diarrhoea constipation stomach pain headache feeling weak or tired Common side effects (affecting up to 1 in 10 people) are : dizziness indigestion, reflux, bloating, or burping gallstones hair loss injection site reactions low blood sugar (mainly in people with diabetes) changes in skin sensations Uncommon but serious side effects are : inflamed pancreas/pancreatitis (persistent severe stomach pain) kidney or bladder stones increased pancreatic enzymes Rare or unknown frequency Wegovy side effects include : severe allergic reactions (swelling of the face, lips, or throat) bowel obstruction hip fractures Anyone prescribed Wegovy should report unexpected or serious side effects to their doctor and call 999 in an emergency, such as a severe allergic reaction