During the first few weeks following the switch, your doctor will regularly check in with you to ensure that the new medication is working well for you
Important: Weight gain is common after stopping semaglutide
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Saxenda (Liraglutide) FDA approval: 2014 for chronic weight management Indicated population: Adults with BMI 30, OR Adults with BMI 27 with at least one weight-related condition Also available as: Victoza (lower dose, approved for Type 2 diabetes) Ozempic (Semaglutide) FDA approval: 2017 for Type 2 diabetes Indicated population: Adults with Type 2 diabetes as adjunct to diet and exercise Not approved for: Weight loss (though commonly prescribed off-label) Wegovy (Semaglutide) FDA approval: 2021 for chronic weight management Indicated population: Adults with BMI 30, OR Adults with BMI 27 with at least one weight-related condition Adolescents aged 12+ with obesity Same medication as Ozempic: Different dosing and FDA indication Practical Implications The regulatory distinctions matter for: Insurance coverage: Medications are often covered only for their approved indications
You can use vitamin C daily, just not immediately
They're keen to be seen to do the right thing to avoid more regulatory scrutiny of their business model, built largely on prescribing diabetes medications for a purpose they aren't approved for in Australia