Do you have to take the Wegovy pill on an empty stomach?
How to take Wegovy tablets according to the UK product information.
Yes. The Wegovy tablet should be taken once a day after at least eight hours without food, with no more than 120 ml of water. You should then wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines. Always follow the instructions that come with your prescription.
This is general information about prescription medicines, not advice or a recommendation to use them. Speak to your prescriber or pharmacist about your own treatment.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified clinician about your own health, especially before starting a supplement or if symptoms are new, severe or worrying.
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