Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide) and pancreatitis: causes, tips and when to get help
Pancreatitis on Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide): why it happens, self-care measures and the warning signs that need medical help.
Get urgent medical help if:
- you have severe, persistent pain in your stomach area that may spread to your back, with or without vomiting. Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help (NHS 111, A&E or 999)
Call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency. For urgent advice, call NHS 111.
About pancreatitis on Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide)
Inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis) is a rare but serious risk listed in the product information for GLP-1 medicines.
This is a serious but uncommon risk that applies across GLP-1 medicines, including Wegovy tablets (oral semaglutide).
Things that may help
- There is no self-care for pancreatitis: stop and seek medical help if you have the warning signs below
A pharmacist can advise on suitable over-the-counter options.
Speak to your prescriber if
- you have had pancreatitis before; make sure your prescriber knows before starting treatment
Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Reports help the MHRA monitor the safety of medicines.