Wegovy: It is a once-week injectable medication containing semaglutide
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GLP-1RAs are being developed to be more similar to the natural GLP-1 hormone found in the human body
But you should reach out to your prescribing physician if you experience any of the following: Symptoms that are severe or worsening after two weeks at the same dose Signs of dehydration such as dark urine, dizziness, dry mouth, or rapid heart rate Blood in your stool or severe abdominal cramping Inability to keep food or fluids down Fever accompanying your symptoms Your provider can slow your dose escalation schedule, temporarily reduce your dose, or recommend supportive medications
The mean weight loss among participants in its phase 1 trial was 13 percent of their starting body weight after 12 weeks