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
Strength training helps maintain and rebuild lean tissuecritical for metabolism and long-term health
You may use gloves and protective gear when handling needles
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)]
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