Can lead to severe osteoarthritis if not managed
Accidentally injecting Wegovy into a vein is highly unlikely due to the pen device design and short needle length, but if it occurs, the medication would enter the bloodstream directly rather than being absorbed gradually
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Rare but serious: Pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and severe allergic reactions occur in fewer than 0.5 % of patients, but warrant immediate discontinuation
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