Can cramps behind the sternum be the result of using Wegovy?

Contractions behind the sternum can have a variety of causes, including gastroesophageal or cardiac problems.

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a drug used to treat obesity that can cause various side effects, mainly on the digestive system, such as nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Although Wegovy rarely causes such symptoms, it cannot be ruled out.

I encourage you to consult your doctor immediately to rule out serious causes, especially cardiac, and to determine if your symptoms are related to the drug. If the symptoms worsen or if you experience shortness of breath or pain radiating to the shoulders, you should go to the hospital.

I encourage you to report the symptoms you experience to your doctor, as well as to report the occurrence of an adverse effect of the preparation. Reporting side effects allows you to increase control over medicines available on the market. We wrote more about how and why to report side effects in the article: 

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane

If you need more personalized advice, you can use teleconsultations here:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/

I have attached a link to check the availability of Wegovy and make a reservation at the pharmacy of your choice:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/115667/wegovy-iniekcja/apteki

I encourage you to read additional materials that may be useful:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/blog/nowe-leki-na-otylosc-i-cukrzyce-jak-nie-dac-sie-oszukac

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/otylosc-i-nadwaga