Administered via a weekly injection, Wegovy helps control weight by reducing hunger and increasing satisfaction from smaller meals
Switch to the other medication (semaglutide to tirzepatide or vice versa) for a different receptor activation pattern
Special Considerations: Pregnancy Planning, Surgery, Kidney/Liver Issues Pregnancy: Because semaglutide clears slowly, most labels advise stopping at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy
relevance to humans is unconfirmed but the medication is contraindicated for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
Obesity Pillars Anaemia in women and children
Week-by-week tracking template For each injection, record the following: Date and time of injection Dose in mg (prescribed amount) Concentration of vial (mg/ml) Units drawn on syringe Injection site (rotate between abdomen, thigh, upper arm) Side effects (none, mild, moderate, severe) Weight (weekly, same scale, same conditions) Notes (food tolerance, energy levels, appetite changes) This data becomes invaluable when making titration decisions with your provider
