Wegovy

weight loss program

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Wegovy is a prescription injectable medication containing the active ingredient semaglutide, approved for long-term weight management in adults with obesity or those overweight with weight-related conditions (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes). It mimics a hormone that reduces appetite, slows stomach emptying, and promotes fullness. Taken weekly, it helps individuals achieve significant weight loss when paired with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

How Wegovy Works

Wegovy works by mimicking a natural hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate appetite and food intake. It works by:

  • Reducing hunger signals in the brain
  • Increasing feelings of fullness after eating
  • Slowing stomach emptying
  • Helping patients consume fewer calories naturally

This mechanism supports safe, gradual, and sustainable weight loss.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Mild stomach discomfort
  • Headache

These side effects are usually temporary and improve as the body adjusts.

FAQs Wegovy

Yes, it’s important to also make changes to your diet to reduce the amount of calories you are eating and to take part in regular exercise.
This will help you to get the most out of taking this medication and to help you to avoid gaining weight when you stop taking this medicine. Your specialist clinic should be able to support you with this.