Dispose of needles and sharps in an approved sharps container
Special considerations : If you are planning pregnancy, the MHRA/EMC guidance states that Rybelsus should be discontinued at least 2 months before conception due to the long half-life of semaglutide
If you experience severe or persistent side effects such as extreme abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, or signs of an allergic reaction (such as swelling or rash), seek immediate medical assistance
In Study 6, the proportions of patients who discontinued study drug were 7.9%, 6.5%, and 3% for WEGOVY 1.7 mg injection, WEGOVY 2.4 mg injection, and placebo, respectively
It also lists contraindications that rule a switch out for some people, including a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2