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Try these tips if you get the following side effects: diarrhoea drink plenty of water or clear fluids to stay hydrated, eat bland foods, and avoid spicy or fatty meals feeling sick eat smaller meals, avoid rich foods, sip water regularly, and try plain foods like toast or crackers constipation drink plenty of water, slowly increase fibre, and stay active if you can headache stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, and use pain relief like paracetamol if needed tiredness eat regular meals, include enough protein in your diet, and aim for a good nights sleep To minimise the risk of side effects, make sure you are taking Wegovy pill correctly, this means: taking 1 tablet on an empty stomach, 8 hours after fasting swallowing the tablet whole with up to 120ml of water waiting 30 minutes before eating drinking or taking other medications after taking the Wegovy pill Speak to your doctor if side effects are difficult to manage, last longer than expected, or start affecting your day-to-day life
Fiber-rich foods like legumes, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains add volume to your meals and slow down digestion
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Before using semaglutide, tell your doctor if you have: personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) MEN 2 (multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2) pancreatitis gallbladder disease kidney disease stomach/intestinal disorders (such as gastroparesis) diabetic eye disease history of suicidal thoughts if pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding Limit alcohol use while taking this medication
Semaglutide is a type of drug known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, and in its injectable form is marketed under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy
