What is\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae?<\/p>\n
Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0(semaglutide) injection\u00a01.7 mg or\u00a02.4 mg and\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0(semaglutide) tablets 25 mg are prescription medicines used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to:<\/p>\n
reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight.<\/p>\n
help adults with obesity, or some adults with excess weight (overweight) who also have weight-related medical problems to lose weight and keep the weight off.<\/p>\n
Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0(semaglutide) injection\u00a01.7 mg or\u00a02.4 mg is used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help children 12 years and older with obesity to lose weight and keep the weight off<\/p>\n
Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0contains\u00a0semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.<\/p>\n
It is not known if\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0injection is safe and effective:<\/p>\n
to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (death, heart attack, or stroke) in people under 18 years<\/p>\n
to help children under 12 years of age lose weight and keep the weight off<\/p>\n
It is not known if\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0tablets are safe and effective for use in people under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n
Important Safety Information<\/p>\n
What is the most\u00a0important information\u00a0I should know about\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae?
Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0may cause serious side effects, including:<\/p>\n
Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Wegovy\u00ae and other medicines that work like Wegovy\u00ae caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Wegovy\u00ae will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people<\/p>\n
Do not use Wegovy\u00ae if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)<\/p>\n
Do not use\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0if:<\/p>\n
you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)<\/p>\n
you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy\u00ae injection or Wegovy\u00ae tablets. See symptoms of serious allergic reaction in “What are the possible side effects of Wegovy\u00ae?”<\/p>\n
Before using\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:<\/p>\n
have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys<\/p>\n
have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy<\/p>\n
have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues<\/p>\n
are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)<\/p>\n
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Wegovy\u00ae may harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Wegovy\u00ae 2 months before you plan to become pregnant<\/p>\n
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Wegovy\u00ae tablets. It is not known if Wegovy\u00ae when received through an injection passes into your breast milk<\/p>\n
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take,\u00a0including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0may affect the way some medicines\u00a0work\u00a0and some medicines may affect the way\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0works. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking other medicines to treat diabetes, including sulfonylureas or insulin.\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0slows stomach emptying and can affect medicines that need to pass through the stomach quickly.<\/p>\n
What are the possible side effects of\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae?
Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0may cause serious side effects, including:<\/p>\n
inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Wegovy\u00ae 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. Sometimes you may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back<\/p>\n
gallbladder problems. Wegovy\u00ae may cause gallbladder problems, including gallstones. Some gallstones may need surgery. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms, such as pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or clay-colored stools<\/p>\n
increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially those who also take medicines for diabetes such as insulin or sulfonylureas. This can be a serious side effect. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to recognize and treat low blood sugar and check your blood sugar before you start and while you take Wegovy\u00ae. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery<\/p>\n
dehydration leading to kidney problems. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that does not go away<\/p>\n
severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Wegovy\u00ae. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away<\/p>\n
serious allergic reactions. Stop using Wegovy\u00ae and get medical help right away, if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat<\/p>\n
change in vision in people with type 2 diabetes. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Wegovy\u00ae <\/p>\n
increased heart rate. Wegovy\u00ae can increase your heart rate while you are at rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel your heart racing or pounding in your chest and it lasts for several minutes<\/p>\n
depression or thoughts of suicide. You should pay attention to any mental changes, especially sudden changes in your mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you<\/p>\n
food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Wegovy\u00ae may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Wegovy\u00ae before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures<\/p>\n
The most common side effects of\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae\u00a0may include:\u00a0nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, gas, stomach flu, heartburn, and runny nose or sore throat.<\/p>\n
Please click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for Prescribing Information\u00a0and Medication Guide for\u00a0Wegovy\u00ae. <\/p>\n What are Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae?<\/p>\n Ozempic\u00ae (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg and Rybelsus\u00ae (semaglutide) tablets 7 mg or 14 mg are prescription medicines used:<\/p>\n Ozempic\u00ae is used:<\/p>\n to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known heart disease<\/p>\n to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease<\/p>\n Rybelsus\u00ae is used:<\/p>\n It is not known if Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae are safe and effective for use in children.<\/p>\n Important Safety Information<\/p>\n Do not share your Ozempic\u00ae pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.<\/p>\n What is the most important information I should know about Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae? Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae may cause serious side effects, including: <\/p>\n Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae and medicines that work like Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people<\/p>\n Do not use Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae if:<\/p>\n you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)<\/p>\n you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae<\/p>\n Before using Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you: <\/p>\n have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys<\/p>\n have a history of vision problems related to your diabetes<\/p>\n are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)<\/p>\n are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae will harm your unborn baby. You should stop using Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae 2 months before you plan to become pregnant<\/p>\n are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Rybelsus\u00ae. It is not known if Ozempic\u00ae when received through an injection passes into your breast milk. You should stop using Ozempic\u00ae at least 2 months before you plan to become pregnant<\/p>\n Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take,\u00a0including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements. Rybelsus\u00ae may affect the way some medicines work, and some medicines may affect the way Rybelsus\u00ae work.<\/p>\n What are the possible side effects of Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae? inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae 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. Sometimes you may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back<\/p>\n changes in vision. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae<\/p>\n low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, and feeling jittery<\/p>\n dehydration leading to kidney problems. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that does not go away<\/p>\n severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away<\/p>\n serious allergic reactions. Stop using Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae and get medical help right away, if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat<\/p>\n gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who take Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of gallbladder problems, which may include: pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), fever, or clay-colored stools<\/p>\n food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking Ozempic\u00ae or Rybelsus\u00ae before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures<\/p>\n The most common side effects of Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae may include\u00a0nausea, stomach (abdominal) pain, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, and constipation. When taking Rybelsus\u00ae, they may also include decreased appetite.<\/p>\n Please click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for Prescribing Information\u00a0and Medication Guide\u00a0for Ozempic\u00ae and here<\/a> for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Rybelsus\u00ae.<\/p>\n About Novo Nordisk \u00a9 2026\u00a0Novo Nordisk All rights reserved. US26SEMO00479 February 2026<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n View original content to download multimedia:https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/novo-nordisk-announces-significant-reduction-in-us-list-price-for-wegovy-ozempic-and-rybelsus-semaglutide-medicines-building-on-continued-efforts-to-expand-access-302695705.html<\/a><\/p>\n
Ozempic\u00ae and Rybelsus\u00ae may cause serious side effects, including:<\/p>\n
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