Other common side effects reported in 5% or more of people in clinical trials include: Digestive system Indigestion (dyspepsia) Abdominal pain or upper abdominal pain Gastroenteritis (stomach bug) Increased lipase levels (a pancreatic enzyme, detected on blood tests) General Headache Fatigue (feeling tired) Dizziness Fever Other Injection site reactions such as redness, irritation, or bruising Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), particularly if you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea Contact your doctor if any side effects are severe, persistent, or affecting your daily life
Still, as more clinical studies test the effects of semaglutide on age-related diseases, we may find that this GLP-1 receptor agonists to be a true anti-aging agent
While the first month is primarily an initiation phase to help your system adjust, you may notice changes in your appetite and digestion almost immediately
Starting them early makes the transition after surgery smoother and reduces the overwhelm that some patients experience in the early postoperative weeks
Onakewhor JU, Oforofuo IA, Singh SP
Summary: Wegovy (semaglutide) is not officially linked to causing gout and gout is not listed as a recognised adverse effect in UK regulatory data