[1] [2] Available under brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, this medication mimics the action of naturally occurring GLP-1, a hormone that plays multiple roles in glucose metabolism and appetite regulation
under the brand name Wegovy, for the treatment of adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 (obesity) or greater or BMI of 27 (overweight) or greater with at least one weight-related comorbid condition
The 7.2 mg dose is appropriate for adults with obesity (BMI 30) or overweight with at least one weight-related condition who have been on the 2.4 mg dose for a minimum of four weeks without significant tolerability issues, and for whom additional weight loss is clinically indicated, according to prescribing information
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Wegovy is the brand name for a once a week, injectable version of semaglutide produced by Novo Nordisk for the treatment of obesity
Bring a List of Medications To make the process smoother, arrive for your appointment with an up-to-date list of all the medications and supplements youre currently taking and the condition for which you are taking each medication
