In the Wegovy-pill clinical trial, 18% of people who received the medication discontinued the treatment, which was less than the 26% rate in the placebo group
The effects can be experienced within the first few days, whether thats an effect on your appetite or side effects like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. These two new drugs are part of a larger class of GLP-1 drugs that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1, which is made naturally in your intestines and brain
The medication is initiated at 2.5 mg per week, and its dosage is increased by adding 2.5 mg increments to the existing dose
Talk with your doctor to see which GLP-1 is best for you
Please monitor your weight to make sure youre staying in a healthy range
You can fill a prescription for the pill or injectable form of semaglutide (Wegovy) at: Most pharmacies Pharmacies at big box stores Pharmacies at grocery stores Online companies You may see ads for "compounded" GLP-1s, such as Wegovy