Additionally, Wegovy acts on appetite centres in the brain, reducing hunger signals and helping patients feel satisfied with smaller portions
This gives time for acute nausea to pass for many people
Many patients starting GLP-1 therapy benefit from understanding not just the numerical conversion, but also what that dose means clinicallyhow it relates to efficacy data, what to expect during titration, and when genetic factors might influence individual response patterns
Lets take a closer look at how the two drugs compare
Phase 2: Active weight loss (months 4-12+) Once you reach the maintenance dose (2.4 mg for most people on Wegovy), the medication works at its full effect
Although these medications can prove beneficial, theyre not a cure-all