Wegovy
Last Reviewed: Oct 29, 2024
Pros & Cons
Wegovy Pros and Cons
- Wegovy can help you lose weight faster than diet and exercise alone.
- This medicine reduces cardiovascular risk in obese and overweight individuals.
- You only need to inject Wegovy once a week.
- It is approved for use in children aged 12 and older with a BMI at or above the 95th percentile.
- You have to inject Wegovy.
- It can increase your risk of thyroid cancer, gallbladder disease, kidney injury, and diabetic eye complications.
- You may be at risk of dangerously low blood sugar if you are on insulin or other diabetes medications.
- You cannot take other semaglutide-containing products (Ozempic, Rybelsus) while on Wegovy.
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