How To Use Wegovy

Wegovy (semaglutide) comes as a liquid solution in a prefilled single-use dosing pen for injection subcutaneously (under the skin). It can be injected at any time of the day, with or without food. However, you should inject Wegovy on the same day of the week every week. If you want to change the day of the week that you inject Wegovy, you can do so as long as at least 48 hours (2 days) have passed since your last injection. 

Read the prescription label carefully and follow your doctor’s dosing instructions. Use Wegovy exactly as prescribed. Do not change the dose or dosing frequency without your doctor’s approval.

Your doctor will likely start you on a low dose of Wegovy and increase the dose slowly every 4 weeks until you reach a maintenance dose. 

You can inject Wegovy in your upper arm, stomach, or thigh areas. Rotate (change) the injection site every week. You may inject Wegovy (semaglutide) and insulin in the same general area of your body, but not immediately next to each other. 

Wegovy can help you lose excess weight when used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, but it is not a cure for either obesity or being overweight. Continue taking Wegovy as long as your doctor advises. Do not stop treatment without talking to your healthcare provider.

Your doctor or pharmacist will show you how to correctly inject Wegovy. Make sure you understand these instructions. Ask your healthcare providers if you’re unclear about any part of the process. 

Wegovy pens that are stored in the refrigerator should be left to warm to room temperature before the injection. Check the injection solution in the Wegovy pen before injecting it. The solution should be clear and colorless without any visible particles. Do not inject Wegovy if the solution appears thickened, cloudy, colored, or has visible solid particles. Also, do not use Wegovy pens that are past the expiration date.

Never reuse a Wegovy pen or share it with others. This is a single-dose disposable pen and should be disposed of in a puncture-resistant container as explained by your doctor and pharmacist.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose of Wegovy, take it as soon as you remember as long as your next dose is at least 48 hours (2 days) away. If there are less than 48 hours left for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose or extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss more than two doses of Wegovy, call your doctor. You may need to go back to a lower dose.

Storage: Store Wegovy pens in the refrigerator (36°F to 46°F or 2°C to 8°C). You can also store the pens at room temperature (46°F to 86°F or 8°C to 30°C) in the original carton, as long as the cap hasn’t been opened, for up to 28 days. Do not freeze Wegovy. Do not use Wegovy pens that were frozen and thawed.

Unused medicine: Unused Wegovy should be disposed of in a way that children, other people, and pets cannot get to them. Do not throw Wegovy in the trash or flush it down the toilet. The best way to dispose of expired or unneeded Wegovy is through a drug take-back program. Learn more about proper medication disposal. 

NOTE: This medication guide is a summary and may not contain all possible drug information on Wegovy. The information contained here may not be up-to-date. This sheet is for information purposes only. If you have questions about Wegovy, talk to your doctor or pharmacist for medical advice and additional information.

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