Serious Side Effects (Both Drugs Carry These) Both medications carry an identical FDA boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumours and share these serious risks: Thyroid C-cell tumours contraindicated with personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 Pancreatitis discontinue and seek care for severe, persistent abdominal pain Gallbladder disease gallstones, partly from rapid weight loss Hypoglycaemia especially if combined with insulin or sulfonylureas Acute kidney injury from dehydration during vomiting/diarrhoea Aspiration risk during surgery inform your anaesthesiologist, as both delay gastric emptying Cost Comparison: Zepbound vs Wegovy in 2026 Cost and insurance coverage frequently decide the final prescription
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Metallic or Fruity Taste: An altered taste sensation is commonly reported, often metallic or mildly sweet in nature