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With the development of sublingual semaglutide , there is now a new, needle-free way to take this medication
When to contact your GP, diabetes team, or healthcare professional: Severe or persistent nausea and vomiting preventing adequate fluid or food intake Signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, reduced urination) Severe abdominal pain, particularly if accompanied by vomiting, or right upper abdominal pain with fever Symptoms of hypoglycaemia that don't resolve with usual treatment Unexplained weight loss exceeding clinical targets Changes in mood or suicidal thoughts Any concerns about medication tolerance or effectiveness The MHRA continues to monitor the safety profile of incretin medications through the Yellow Card scheme
Always follow the dosage instructions on the packet for paracetamol and complete the full course of your antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor
The clinical trials showing an average 14.9% weight loss over 68 weeks used Wegovys 2.4 mg dose, so theoretically Wegovy might produce slightly better results
