Clinicians should be aware that the gastrointestinal effects of Wegovy, particularly nausea and delayed gastric emptying, could theoretically affect the absorption of levothyroxine if both medications are taken simultaneously
Performs the magic of delaying gastric emptying
Aydogan S et al
They can sting, itch, burn, and feel very dry
Regarding clinical outcomes, hospitalization was the most common outcome (n = 3,336, 11.5%), while death (n = 234, 0.8%) and life-threatening events (n = 354, 1.2%) occurred less frequently
Of the lesser-known side effects mentioned in the study, I have occasionally had patients report fatigue, but its not something I see frequently