Wegovy (semaglutide) Approved uses: Adults with overweight or obesity or one weight-related medical condition Drug type: Once-weekly injection (for people 12 years and older) or once-daily oral pill (adults only) Doses: 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg once-weekly injection, 25 mg daily tablet Cost: With commercial insurance, Wegovy pens and pills cost as little as $25 per month
The use of compounded medications, the need for self-injection, and the gradual nature of results are all factors to consider before getting started
Weight loss is often more pronounced than with GLP-1only medications such as Ozempic or Trulicity
The expiration date is the final day that a manufacturer guarantees the full potency and safety of a medication
Other side effects that may occur include headache, dizziness, fatigue , and hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), particularly if Rybelsus is taken alongside other glucose-lowering medications such as sulphonylureas or insulin
Understanding the Alternative: Semaglutide and tirzepatide are different medications in the same general class (GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss)