Baskar says that from his experience, the major side effects associated with Wegovy and Ozempic include: Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, belching or bloating Vomiting Constipation and even diarrhoea, although they improve with time "Early in the treatment course, these side effects are quite common," he says
1 The MHRA approved Wegovy for cardiovascular risk reduction in July 2024, making it the first weight-loss medication with this indication in the UK
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