FAQs How can I reduce reactions at GLP-1 injection sites
Before using Wegovy , tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you: have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation) are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
However, exceeding recommended therapeutic doses increases the risk of adverse effects, particularly severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration
These symptoms might signal a complication and should be discussed with your doctor, who may adjust your medication dosage, recommend changes in meal timing or investigate other causes. Never stop a GLP-1 medication without talking to your doctor
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