& Seufert, J
Nov 2009;32 Suppl 2:S157-163
According to the UK SmPC, the most common side effects include: Nausea (1222% of patients, dose-dependent) Diarrhoea (1216%) Vomiting (610%) Decreased appetite (59%) Constipation (67%) These effects are typically mild to moderate, occurring predominantly during dose escalation, and diminish over 48 weeks
Summary: B12 injections begin working at a cellular level immediately, though noticeable symptom improvement typically occurs within 4872 hours to several weeks depending on deficiency severity
Thus, for cardiologists and internists considering Wegovy primarily for CV risk reduction, careful titration, monitoring, and collaboration with endocrinology/obesity medicine can help balance tolerability with longterm adherence
Serious risks like pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and thyroid concerns require monitoring