Wegovy weight loss injection

Wegovy is intended for use by adults aged 18-75 who have a BMI of 30 or above,

or a BMI of 27 or above AND a weight-related health condition such as

(asthma, cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, fatty liver disease, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, a history of certain cancers, osteoarthritis or gout, or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).


Wegovy should not be used by people who are over 75 years old, pregnant or breastfeeding, have liver, kidney, or heart failure, an eating disorder, or pancreatitis, or who are taking insulin, sulphonylureas, or other weight loss medications that work in a similar way to Wegovy, such as Victoza, Saxenda, and Ozempic.

Several studies have shown that Wegovy is effective at helping people lose weight. In three of the studies, participants were people who had previously tried and failed to lose weight and had a BMI of at least 30 kg/m2 or a BMI of at least 27 kg/m2 plus a weight-related health condition. These studies found that people treated with Wegovy were able to lose an average of 15% of their body weight after 68 weeks, compared to a 2% weight loss in the placebo group. In addition, 84% of the Wegovy group lost at least 5% of their body weight, compared to 31% in the placebo group.

A fourth study involving people with type 2 diabetes found that those treated with Wegovy were able to lose an average of 10% of their body weight after 68 weeks, compared to a 3% weight loss in the placebo group. 67% of the Wegovy group lost at least 5% of their body weight, compared to 30% in the placebo group. This study also found that the effects of Wegovy were maintained over the first 20 weeks, but that people needed to continue taking the medication in order to avoid regaining weight.

In the recent statistic more than 2/3 adults in the United Kingdom are either overweight or obese. So it is very common in UK, to know which category your weight is see the below:

a BMI of:
* 18.5 to 24.9 means you're a healthy weight
* 25 to 29.9 means you're overweight
* 30 to 39.9 means you're obese
* 40 or above means you're severely obese

To calculate your BMI:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/

The most common side effects associated with Wegovy are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.

The NHS have listed some ways that you can keep weight off after losing weight. These include sticking to lower calorie eating, planning ahead, staying active, watching your weight by weighing yourself regularly, getting support from other people on a weight loss journey, keeping variety in your life and setting yourself goals. These tips can help you make sure that you don’t lose all the hard work you’ve worked to achieve.

More info on weight management - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/managing-your-weight/

Wegovy injections are administered once a week into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The injections come in a variety of dosages, and the specific dosage a person receives will depend on where they are in their treatment journey. The dosage is gradually increased over time, a process known as titration, to ensure that the person can tolerate the medication and any potential side effects. If the treatment is well-tolerated, the dosing schedule will be as follows:

0.25 mg per week for weeks 1-4,

0.5 mg per week for weeks 5-8,

1 mg per week for weeks 9-12,

1.7 mg per week for weeks 13-16,

and 2.4 mg per week for week 17 and beyond.

At the moment, it is not yet possible to request or buy Wegovy online in the United Kingdom. Therefore, the price of the medication is not yet known. If you sign up to register your interest in the medication, you will be notified when it becomes available for request online.