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The newest weight loss medication, Wegovy (Semaglutide) came on the market in June 2021 and demand for the medication has been high. This medication, a once weekly injection, had excellent results in clinical trials showing weight loss of up to 15% body weight.
The FDA approved Wegovy, a weight management medication, to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems in adults with heart disease who are overweight or who have obesity. Learn why this approval has pros and cons.
Wegovy is a once-weekly injectable prescription medicine recently FDA-approved to help adults with obesity—or excess weight along with weight-related medical problems—lose weight.
While there are reasons to be cautious about the newest drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many people lose considerable weight — about 12% of body mass, on average — which can dramatically improve a person’s health.
Wegovy (semaglutide) is used in addition to a lower-calorie diet and exercise plan to help with weight loss in certain adults and children 12 years of age and older. It's also proven to lower the risk for heart attack, stroke, and death due to heart problems in adults with a larger body size and heart disease.
Wegovy acts on areas of the brain which are involved in regulating your appetite. It increases feelings of fullness, reduces feelings of hunger and reduces the preference for high-fat foods. It also reduces blood sugar by promoting the release of insulin when blood sugar levels are high.
A new analysis shows that Wegovy is effective for long-term weight loss, with users maintaining weight loss for at least four years. The medication shows significant cardiovascular benefits and appears to reduce the risk of heart disease independently of weight loss.
Health experts provide clear answers to six of the most frequently asked questions about using Wegovy (semaglutide) to aid with weight loss.
The difference is that Wegovy is approved to manage weight in adults and kids 12 and up who have obesity. Ozempic is approved to lower blood sugar when you have type 2 diabetes. You can also use...
New analyses of the longest clinical trial yet of the weight-loss drug Wegovy are shedding light on how quickly it helps people lose weight, how long they sustain that weight loss and how safe...