Wegovy mimics a natural hormone in your body called GLP–1 and helps to reduce cravings and make you feel generally fuller. This, alongside a focus on a balanced diet and exercise, can be highly effective for weight loss.

In general, you will feel fully and more satisfied so you will find it easier to eat less.

In short, Wegovy regulates your appetite by making you feel less hungry and also reduces food cravings and snacking.

Wegovy contains Semaglutide a licensed GLP-1 receptor agonist. Semaglutide has been used under the brand name of Ozempic for diabetes for several years to help control people's blood sugar.

Stop taking Wegovy and discuss with your GP immediately if you:

Begin to get symptoms of acute pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas): symptoms include severe and long-lasting pain in your stomach that may move into your back.

Begin to suffer severe allergic reactions such as swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat with difficulty swallowing.

Acute Pancreatitis.

There is a risk of hypoglycaemia in patients with Diabetes taking insulin or a group of drugs called sulphonylureas.

Suffer with diabetic retinopathy.

Aspiration in association with General anaesthesia or sedation.

Pregnant or breastfeeding or planning on becoming pregnant.

Elderly (over 75).

There is an increased risk of a very rare kind of Thyroid cancer called Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) – you should speak to your GP if you notice any difficulty swallowing, breathing, pressure or discomfort in the neck.

Also, do not take it if you have a personal or family history of MTC.

You suffer from end-stage renal disease or liver disease.

You have Atrial Fibrillation or a resting heart rate over 100BPM.

History of suicide attempts.

Suffer with an eating disorder

Is Wegovy suitable for me?

Wegovy is licensed for weight loss for adults under 75 whose BMI (Body Mass Index) Is over 30 or if you have a BMI of 27 and you have a weight-related health condition such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes or heart problems. Your BMI is a measure that considers both your height and weight that we can calculate on your behalf.

How long will Wegovy take to work?

We will always review whether Wegovy is right for you if you have not lost at least 5% of your initial weight after 6 months of Wegovy.

Having said that, according to studies the vast majority of patients achieve meaningful weight loss when using this alongside a balanced diet and exercise. One study showed that over 68 weeks of use patients taking Wegovy lost 14.9% of their body weight compared to just 2.4% in a group only using a placebo (fake medication).

Can I change the day or time I take Wegovy?

Only take Wegovy once a week. If you wish to change the day you take Wegovy you can change the day it is given as long as the previous dose was given two or more days ago.

Must I take Wegovy with food?

Wegovy can be taken any time of the day and does not need to be taken with food.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Wegovy

If you miss a dose of Wegovy and you have more than two days before your next dose take the missed dose as soon as possible.

If you miss a dose of Wegovy and have less than two days before the next dose wait and take the dose on the normal day.

If you miss Wegovy for more than two weeks talk to us about how to restart your treatment.