Wegovy Side Effects

The most common side effects of Wegovy are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or persistent.

• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Burping

Wegovy can also cause more serious side effects. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you develop:

• Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction such as skin rash, hives, itching; swelling of the face, tongue, or throat; or difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Stomach pain in the upper left or middle area that may spread to the back, with or without vomiting
• Swelling of the lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Decreased urination
• Dizziness or fainting 
• Rapid heartbeat
• Vision changes
• Upper abdominal pain, yellowing of skin or eyes, fever, light or clay-colored stools
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating, confusion, shakiness, fast heartbeat, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, hunger, weakness, or mood changes such as irritability, anxiety, or jitteriness

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of Wegovy. Contact your healthcare provider if the side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Wegovy Overdose: In case of an overdose of Wegovy, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if someone has collapsed, is not responding, has stopped breathing, or has had a seizure.

Source: FDA