I think it's exciting, said Tadrous
Even a 20-minute daily walk can significantly improve bowel regularity
Most patients report major improvement within 4-8 weeks Bloating When it happens: Common after meals, especially larger ones How to manage it: Eat smaller meals
In the phase 2 dose-escalation study (Jastreboff et al., NEJM, 2023), gastrointestinal adverse events were reported in a substantial proportion of participants, with incidence increasing at higher doses
It is FDA-approved for weight management
If you: You are over 75 Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have liver, kidney, or heart failure, an eating disorder, or pancreatitis Are taking insulin, sulfonylureas, or other weight loss drugs that work similarly to Wegovy, such as Victoza