Dizziness can occur, especially if food intake drops too aggressively
It was approved in the UK in 2023 for weight management in adults with: BMI 30 kg/m (obesity), or BMI 27 kg/m (overweight) with at least one weight-related condition The medication works through several mechanisms: Reduces hunger signals by acting on the brains appetite control centre Slows stomach emptying , creating longer-lasting fullness after meals Reduces food cravings , particularly for ultra-processed foods Improves blood sugar control by enhancing insulin function Clinical trials show that people taking Wegovy lose an average of 15% of their body weight after 68 weeks, compared to 2.4% with placebo
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Energy increases noticeably
Avoid processed foods and sugary snacks
Since semaglutide is highly effective at promoting weight loss, patients may be at increased risk through this indirect pathway