At that point, the prescription ends
According to the drug's prescribing information, these potential risks are: An allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) Severe low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, especially those taking insulin or sulfonylureas Complications related to diabetic retinopathy in those with type 2 diabetes Acute pancreatitis or gallbladder disease Acute kidney injury Increases in heart rate Suicidal ideation or behavior Lastly, Wegovy may increase the risk of certain thyroid tumors but this has only been observed in rodent studies
We always recommend patch-testing the product before applying it widely to an area, and if you see any signs of irritation, stop using it
Accelerated Growth of Pre-Existing Cancers IGF-1 may accelerate tumor progression, especially in tissues sensitive to hormonal or growth signaling (e.g., breast, prostate, colorectal)
The candidates that exist in 2026 are: clinician judgment (the gold standard, but in short supply), expanded laboratory work (DEXA for body composition, CGM for glycemic patterns, metabolic panels of increasing sophistication), patient-reported priorities (the founder who tells you he cares about muscle is providing useful prior information), and, increasingly, genetics
But how does 2.5mg translate to units on this tiny syringe