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Wegovy®

Once a week subcutaneous injection

Ozempic (generic name: Semaglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist FDA approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Am I eligible?

Wegovy (generic name: Semaglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist FDA approved for the treatment of chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol).

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How does

Wegovy®

work:

  • act on brain signaling to reduce food intake
  • helps control blood sugar levels by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas
  • slows down food leaving your stomach, thus, keeping you fuller for longer

Common side effects of

Wegovy®

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • fatigue
  • indigestion
  • dizziness
  • belching
  • flatulence (gas buildup)
  • belching
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease AKA “acid reflux”
  • stomach (abdominal) pain
  • constipation

You can find more information here:

https://www.novonordisk.ca/content/dam/nncorp/ca/en/products/Wegovy-consumer-information.pdf

Expected Results: 

  • Coupled with lifestyle modifications, individuals on Wegovy lost an average of 12.4% of their initial body weight compared to placebo.
  • Helps control blood sugar levels
  • Decreased HgbA1C

Do not take

Wegovy®

if you:

  • have or any of your family members have ever had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have MEN2
  • are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding
  • have or have had history of pancreatitis
  • have a history of gastroparesis or IBD
  • are allergic to semaglutide or any of the ingredients* in Wegovy

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*non-medicinal ingredients in Wegovy:
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Single-Use Pen
Non-medicinal ingredients: Disodium phosphate dihydrate; Hydrochloric acid; Sodium Chloride; Sodium hydroxide; Water for injection
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Multi-Use pen
Non-medicinal ingredients: Disodium phosphate dihydrate; Propylene glycol; Phenol; Hydrochloric acid; Sodium hydroxide; Water for injection

Disclaimer: Please note that the following list may not encompass all potential side effects or drug interactions. To determine if any drug or supplement you are currently taking could interact with a medication, we strongly advise consulting your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Seek medical advice immediately if you experience any adverse reaction.