It has received orphan drug designation for treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome, not obesity
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide offer a metabolic approach that works through satiety and glucose control rather than thermogenic stress, making them potentially safer for this patient population when properly monitored
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Taking Wegovy with certain antibiotics or antidepressants can increase the risk of severe side effects
One key difference is that the doses used for weight loss are higher, which allows it to work on the brains receptors
Instead of being broken down like oral tablets, it enters directly into the bloodstream, leading to quicker and more noticeable effects