After one year, patients switching from Wegovy maintained about 82% of their prior weight loss, while patients switching from Zepbound maintained about 78%
The company is now selling Ozempic and Wegovy two of the most in-demand prescription medications in the U.S
Note that you should be open about your medical history, medications youre taking, and any other issue of interest, like if youre pregnant or breastfeeding, so that the medical practitioner can make an informed decision
Elevated levels of IGF-1 have been associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, such as breast, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancers, in some studies
A patient prescribed Wegovy for obesity who also has type 2 diabetes may find Medicare Part D wont cover it because Medicare excludes coverage for anti-obesity drugs under most circumstances (a policy many advocates are working to change)