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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Wegovy (semaglutide) injection (2.4 mg once weekly) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one...
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, has garnered attention for its dual benefits of blood sugar control and weight loss. This injectable drug works by mimicking the effects of the GLP-1 gastrointestinal hormone, which regulates appetite and promotes a feeling of fullness.
Health care professionals prescribe Wegovy® to help with losing weight and keeping it off in adults: •. Living with obesity. •. Living with overweight and weight-related medical problems. People who kept taking Wegovy® continued to lose weight in a separate 68-week medical study‡.
Apr 3, 2024 · Wegovy is approved for weight loss use alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased exercise in adults with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 27–30, or children 12 and older with a higher-than-average BMI for their age and sex. Wegovy is also approved to reduce the risk of serious heart problems in adults with obesity or who are overweight.
May 1, 2024 · Semaglutide (Wegovy) is an FDA-approved injectable medication for chronic weight management. It can also lower the risk of serious cardiovascular problems in certain people with heart disease. Semaglutide is injected under the skin on your stomach, upper arm, or thigh once a week.
Aug 21, 2023 · Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription drug that’s used to help with weight loss in certain people. Wegovy comes as a liquid solution in a prefilled, single-dose pen. It’s given as an...
May 14, 2024 · Among those taking semaglutide, weight loss continued to week 65 and was sustained over the trial, with the participants’ losing on average 10.2 per cent of their body weight, compared with 1.5 ...
