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Wegovy is a weight loss medicine that can help to regulate your appetite and reduce cravings. It can be a very effective medicine to achieve sustained weight loss when used alongside a reduced calorie diet, increased physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices.
An injection you give yourself just once a week (subject to clinical suitability), it’s quick and easy to use.
Pharmaceutical Name | Wegovy injection |
Drug Name | Semaglutide |
Dosage Type | Pre-filled pens |
Administration Route | Subcutaneous injection |
Recommended For | Unauthorized use for managing diabetes Authorized use for managing weight loss |
Dosage | 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, and 2.4 mg |
Who should consider this medication? | Adults over 18 with: • BMI over 30 (obesity) • BMI over 27 (overweight) but having at least one weight-related disease, for example, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and blood lipids. |
Side Effects | Nausea, Diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dizziness, low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, heartburn, and sore throat. |
Maximum Dose | 2.4 mg once weekly |
Is this medication prescription-based? | Yes |
Wegovy is indicated for use among persons aged 18 or older with one of the following characteristics:
People who are obese with BMI touching 30 or higher are usually recommended to go with Wegovy. If the obesity persists with comorbidities, then Wegovy can be recommended for people with BMI around 27 or above. Examples for such comorbidities include:
Wegovy mimics the action of the hormone GLP-1, targeting specific areas of the brain responsible for hunger, thus eventually helping regulate the appetite and blood sugar levels.
Generally speaking, these treatments are well tolerated; however, like any medication, they would have potential side effects ranging from nausea, indigestion, or fatigue. It is best to consult the healthcare provider for a concrete recommendation of treatment.
Like many other drugs, Wegovy weight loss injections are not appropriate for some people and run the risk of side effects. Not that every patient will experience side effects while taking Wegovy, but it becomes important to keep a vigilant eye for any such side effects listed below:
The initial dose of Wegovy is 0.25 mg. Doses are then increased at four-week intervals until the maximum dose level of 2.4 mg is reached. If the patient cannot tolerate the higher doses, an extension of the escalation time is to be delayed by 4 weeks.
Wegovy's active ingredient is semaglutide, a type of GLP-1 hormone that causes feelings of satiety and reduces appetite.
It is advised to inject the pen in certain areas of your body, for instance, the lower abdomen, thighs, and upper arm.
Don’t inject it onto bruised and injured areas.
Small air bubbles do not cause much harm when injected subcutaneously, but larger air bubbles can cause harm if injected. In such cases, contact your medical consultant.
Store the unused pen in the refrigerator from 2 °C to 8 °C, preventing it from the light.
Yes, it can be expired within the duration of 2 years after the manufacturing date. The expiry date is written on the back of the pen.
No, pregnant and breastfeeding women cannot take Wegovy in any form.
Yes, they are similar in a certain way, like the different brand names of the same medication, but there are two differences: first, Wegovy is approved by the MHRA for weight loss, and Ozempic is approved by the MHRA for type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the maximum dose of Wegovy is 2.4 mg compared to 1 mg of Ozempic.
No, it does not cause any sort of sleeping difficulty or insomnia.
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