Weighing a semaglutide care offer
Know which problems need help.
Ask the person treating you for a clear plan for problems before treatment starts. Keep the plan somewhere you can find it easily.
Get emergency help for a severe allergic reaction
Keep in mind Breathing trouble or a swollen face or tongue can appear quickly during a severe allergic reaction.
If a severe allergic reaction happens, call 911 right away or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Do not wait for a message reply during that emergency.
Ask how stomach problems will be handled
- Whom can I contact when I feel ill?
- What problems need prompt assessment?
Keep in mind The September 26, 2026 review of the semaglutide (Wegovy) label found these common side effects listed: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and constipation.
Nausea means feeling sick to your stomach; constipation means trouble passing stool.
Severe vomiting or diarrhea can cause enough fluid loss to harm the kidneys, according to that label.
Get help for severe belly pain or pain that lasts
- How do I get urgent medical help instead of waiting for a routine message reply?
Keep in mind The Wegovy label warns that severe belly pain or pain that will not go away can be a sign of pancreatitis. The pain may spread to the back.
Pancreatitis means swelling and irritation of the pancreas, an organ in the belly. If this pain happens, seek urgent medical help instead of waiting for a routine visit.
The label also reports problems with the gallbladder, a small organ in the belly. These include gallstones, hard lumps that form inside it. Ask the person treating you which signs to watch for and how to get help.