In clinical trials , people taking Wegovy lost an average of 15% of their body weight over a year, significantly more than people taking a placebo
Its also important to avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours before treatment
Seek immediate medical care if you develop signs of an allergic reaction (such as rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing) or experience severe or persistent abdominal pain
Hypoglycemia can cause symptoms like shakiness, sweating, headache, paleness, fatigue, and nausea
She also sees potential for the practice to help treat less severe cases: Depending on the dosage, [GLP-1 agonists] can help with weight loss or even just on fullness, food noise, or inflammation. Patients interested in microdosing should speak with their health care provider to determine whether it might be an option, which medications they should take, and precisely how to adjust and take their doses
Patients on 2.4 mg (Wegovy dose) or 2 mg (common compounded dose) have less safety margin