Why do I have to wait 30 minutes after taking the Wegovy pill?
You need to wait 30 minutes after taking the Wegovy pill because food, drinks and other oral medicines can reduce how much semaglutide your body absorbs. Waiting gives the tablet time to dissolve and helps the medicine pass through the stomach lining more effectively.
This is why the Wegovy pill should be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, with water only. After 30 minutes, you can eat, drink or take other oral medicines as instructed.
Key points:
- Waiting 30 minutes helps the medicine absorb properly.
- Food, drinks and other oral medicines can reduce absorption.
- The tablet should be taken on an empty stomach with water only.
- Following the timing instructions helps the treatment work as intended.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.