Weight loss may be negligible or even slightly positive due to the washout period weight regain stabilizing
Wegovy is a prescription medication
Commonly reported side effects in the Phase 2 trial included: Nausea (the most frequently reported adverse effect) Vomiting Diarrhoea Constipation Decreased appetite Abdominal discomfort or bloating Eructation (belching) The majority of participants who discontinued treatment did so due to gastrointestinal side effects, underscoring the importance of the slow titration schedule used in trials
Other Wegovy side effects In addition to the common side effects listed earlier, Wegovy can also cause serious side effects, such as: Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), especially if used with insulin or certain other diabetes medications Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Gallbladder problems Diabetic retinopathy (eye damage from diabetes) Allergic reactions Kidney problems Increased heart rate Suicidal thoughts and behaviors Wegovy has a boxed warning, which is the most serious warning required by the FDA
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Availability is another factor