Wegovy works best alongside healthy lifestyle changes: Follow a reduced-calorie diet as recommended by your healthcare provider Increase physical activity, aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week Eat more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lean proteins Reduce sugary drinks, processed foods and high-fat foods Get adequate sleep (79 hours per night) Manage stress through relaxation techniques Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, which is important to reduce the risk of dehydration if you experience vomiting or diarrhoea Switching from Wegovy Injection to Wegovy Pills You can discuss switching from Wegovy injection to Wegovy Tablets with your NowPatient clinician
A person must also wait 30 minutes before eating food or drinking anything other than water
Seek immediate medical attention (call 999 or attend A&E) if you experience severe dizziness with loss of consciousness, chest pain or shortness of breath, severe persistent vomiting or diarrhoea with dehydration, neurological symptoms (slurred speech, visual disturbances, weakness), or severe abdominal pain that could indicate pancreatitis
However, seek medical advice if you experience persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, signs of hypoglycaemia, or symptoms of dehydration
Author contributions Frances Chung conceived the study and wrote the study protocol
