Injection site reactions like redness, itching, or swelling can affect up to 1 in 10 users. These often resolve as your body adjusts.
To manage this, you can:
- Use Antihistamines. Non-drowsy antihistamines or local antihistamine creams can help. You can purchase Antihistamines such as Cetirizine here.
In a few patients redness and itching remains while using Mounjaro or Wegovy.
If your rash is getting worse, spreading, becoming more red or the pain is not tolerable please stop using Mounjaro or Wegovy and seek further help from your GP, NHS 111 or A&E.
Please also let us know this happened from your patient account.