About the Wegovy
Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection is a prescription medicine used along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to:
- lower the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with established heart disease who have obesity or are overweight.
- help adults with obesity, and certain adults who are overweight with weight-related medical conditions, lose weight and maintain weight loss.
Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection is also used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help children aged 12 years and older with obesity lose weight and keep the weight off.
Wegovy® contains semaglutide and should not be used together with other products that contain semaglutide or with other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.
It is not known whether Wegovy® injection is safe and effective for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events (death, heart attack, or stroke) in people under 18 years of age.
Benefit of Wegovy
- Helps improve blood sugar (glucose) and lower A1C when used along with diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events (stroke, heart attack, or death) in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.
- Lowers the risk of worsening kidney disease, kidney failure (end-stage kidney disease), and death due to cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have chronic kidney disease.
How to use Wegovy
Wegovy can be injected into the abdomen or thigh. Choose an injection area that feels most comfortable. Rotate the injection spot every week by splitting the selected area into four sections and using a different section each time. Place each new injection at least a finger-width away from the previous one, and if injecting into the abdomen, keep the injection at least 5 cm away from the belly button.
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- Burping
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- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Gastroenteritis
- Low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Consultation with a qualified Karespot doctor to assess your health profile and eligibility for prescription weight-loss treatment.
- Ongoing medical support to help you prevent and manage side effects safely.
- Daily check-ins from the Kare Team to track side effects, progress, nutrition, and sleep.
- Practical coaching to build sustainable habits around food, movement, and recovery.
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If you are found ineligible during the medical review, we will refund your payment in full. Refunds are typically processed within 3–5 business days.
If you are found ineligible during the medical review, we will refund your payment in full. Refunds are typically processed within 3–5 business days.
In case you change your mind post consultation with the doctor a nominal consultation fees of INR 500 will be charged and the balance amount will be refunded 3-5 days.
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FAQs
Wegovy starts acting in the body as soon as
When it comes to weight loss, some people feel appetite reduction early, while others only notice meaningful changes after moving to higher doses. Weight-loss speed varies widely between individuals and can be influenced by food choices, age, activity level, sleep/stress, and other medicines—so there isn’t a single “expected” weekly rate that fits everyone.
Wegovy and Ozempic both use semaglutide as their active ingredient, but in the UK they are intended for different goals and have different licensed indications and dose strengths.
Wegovy is approved specifically for long-term weight management in people with obesity, with the aim of achieving meaningful weight loss.
Ozempic is mainly prescribed to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes and is also indicated to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
Although both medicines are GLP‑1 receptor agonists, their dosing differs: Wegovy is available at higher doses (up to 2.42.4 mg) than Ozempic (up to 1.01.0 mg). Wegovy has been studied clinically for weight loss, whereas Ozempic has not been specifically evaluated for weight management, even though some people with diabetes may experience weight loss while taking it.
Wegovy FAQs
Yes, alcohol can generally be consumed while using Wegovy because there are no specific warnings that prohibit combining the two. However, studies involving semaglutide (Wegovy’s active ingredient) suggest that heavy drinking may reduce how well the medication works.
A common guideline is to keep alcohol to no more than 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men. It’s best to review your alcohol use with your prescriber, since they can give advice tailored to your health and treatment plan.
Yes, in India you need a prescription from a licensed medical doctor to obtain Wegovy. The patient needs to be on app
Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy is possible, but it should only be done with support from a doctor. At Karespot, we require just a ten-day interval between your final Mounjaro dose and your first Wegovy dose whereas many providers advise waiting 28 days.
Our aim is to make the changeover as smooth as possible, so you can continue your weight-loss progress with minimal disruption.
Make sure to speak with your prescriber to confirm the safest and most effective way to transition between these two treatments.
After your final dose, Wegovy can stay in the body for roughly five to seven weeks because semaglutide has an approximate one-week half-life. Full clearance may take around eight to ten weeks, depending on individual factors such as kidney function and general health. Over this period, its effects on appetite and blood sugar control typically fade gradually.
For best results, try to take your injection on the same day each week to maintain a steady routine and get the most from your treatment.
If you can not take it on your usual day, follow these guidelines:
- If you miss a dose and your next scheduled dose is more than 22 days away, take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- If you miss a dose and your next scheduled dose is less than 22 days away, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on your usual scheduled day.
- If you have missed Wegovy for more than 22 weeks, take your next dose on your scheduled day, or contact your healthcare provider for advice on what to do next.
