Muscle loss is a real risk of rapid weight loss with any mechanism, which is why we counsel patients on protein intake and resistance training during treatment
This is achieved by virtue of their metabolic effects and reduction of body weight through their central actions of increased satiety and reduced food intake (see Figure 1), thus rendering them highly effective therapies
Cagrilintide is still in Phase II/III clinical trials and is not yet available as a prescription drug
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Typical injection site reactions include temporary redness extending one to three centimeters from the injection point, mild warmth or tenderness lasting a few hours to a day, slight swelling that resolves within 24 to 48 hours, and occasional itching limited to the immediate area
Novo also says it expects to roll out Wegovy more broadly in 2026 and introduce the 7.2 mg dose in a number of countries, and it just launched Wegovy HD in the U.S