The drug, which Novo Nordisk calls simply the Wegovy pill, uses the same active ingredient - semaglutide - that powers the original Wegovy, along with its sister drug for diabetes, Ozempic
Most people are more comfortable taking a pill than regularly injecting themselves, says Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist at the University of Toronto, who previously consulted for Novo Nordisk
The more common side effects are gastrointestinal, such as nausea and vomiting

Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience: Severe or persistent heartburn unresponsive to over-the-counter antacids or lifestyle modifications Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or painful swallowing (odynophagia), which may indicate esophageal inflammation or stricture Persistent nausea and vomiting that prevents adequate oral intake or leads to dehydration Vomiting blood (hematemesis) or material resembling coffee grounds Black, tarry stools (melena) or visible blood in stool Severe abdominal pain, particularly if localized to the upper abdomen or radiating to the back (stop medication immediately if pancreatitis is suspected) Right upper quadrant pain, fever, or yellowing of skin/eyes, which may indicate gallbladder disease Unintentional weight loss beyond expected therapeutic effects New or worsening chest pain (call 911 if concerning for heart attack), especially if accompanied by shortness of breath These symptoms may indicate complications such as erosive esophagitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, or gastroparesis

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