Counsel patients to report symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a lump in the neck, hoarseness, dysphagia, or dyspnea) to their physician [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
Higher isn't always better
Your doctor mentions maintenance doses, but your insurance only approves three months at a time
In the study, the authors report that of the 8,803 patients who took Wegovy in the trial, 569 (6.5%) had a heart attack or another cardiovascular event, compared with 701 of the 8801 patients (8.0%) in the placebo group
Clinical trials reveal an average weight reduction of 15 to 20 percent of body weight, especially when combined with lifestyle modifications, making it one of the most efficacious weight loss medications
There are clear recommendations for who they work and for who they dont, especially when talking about weight loss in non-diabetics, said Dr Nikhil Tandon, interim director of AIIMS Delhi and former head of its endocrinology department