Boxes for the medications Wegovy and Zepbound are arranged for a photograph in California, May 8, 2025
Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk designed this medication as a once weekly subcutaneous injection on the upper arm, thigh or stomach with gradual dosing escalation to allow the body to adjust to the medication
I like to keep healthy sweets on hand because cravings are stronger than the medication." u/kaitlynthemidg "Period hunger is stronger than anything Wegovy comes up against." u/ForaFortnight22 For women who began Wegovy to gain control over appetite and "food noise," this return of intense cravings can feel like a step backward - even if only temporary
Probiotic supplements may also prevent Wegovy sulfur burps by supporting overall healthy digestion
The study did, however, also highlighted several negative side effects, including constipation (118 occurrences), diarrhea (100 events), and abdominal pain (41 events per 1,000) ( Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are among the gastrointestinal adverse effects linked to GLP-1 RAs
LDL cholesterol shows modest improvement, while HDL cholesterol increases slightly