Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription drug that’s used to help with weight loss in certain people. Wegovy comes as a liquid solution in a prefilled, single-dose pen. It’s given as an injection under the skin.
Wegovy is recommended with exercise and a low calorie diet for long-term weight loss in:
Wegovy has limitations on its use for weight management. To learn more, see “Is Wegovy used for weight loss and weight management?” below.
Wegovy contains the active ingredient semaglutide. It belongs to a group of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.
Wegovy is a brand-name medication that isn’t currently available as a generic.
Like most drugs, Wegovy may cause mild or serious side effects. The lists below describe some of the more common side effects of Wegovy. These lists don’t include all possible side effects.
Keep in mind that side effects of a drug can depend on:
Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about the potential side effects of Wegovy. They can also suggest ways to help reduce side effects.
Here’s a list of some of the mild side effects that Wegovy can cause. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or read Wegovy’s prescribing information.
Mild side effects of Wegovy that have been reported include: