Weight-loss drugs could treat addiction to alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, research shows. Experts believe the way the medicines work on the brain’s reward pathway reduces cravings for many different substances.

Maintaining weight loss can be more challenging than losing the weight itself. Many people find that after reaching their target weight, old habits creep back in, and the scale starts to climb again. The key to lasting weight management lies in a balanced approach that includes changes in diet, gradual increases in exercise, and, when applicable, thoughtful adjustments to medications like Mounjaro or Wegovy.

The "King Kong" of weight loss medications, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist licensed in the UK for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus and for weight loss. As with any medication affecting pancreatic function, questions have emerged regarding potential links between Mounjaro and pancreatic cancer. Current evidence from clinical trials and regulatory reviews does not establish a causal relationship between tirzepatide and pancreatic malignancy. L

Your slim trasformation journey will likely be focused on calories, macros and workout routines. But there’s a crucial, often overlooked,...

Dietary habits do not affect how Wegovy is absorbed since it is injected under the skin. However, NHS advice suggests avoiding very rich...

Keep unopened pens in the refrigerator (2–8 °C) in their carton, away from the freezer compartment. For in-use pens, store below 30 °C,...

Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable, but keep it sensible while you settle into treatment. Alcohol can irritate the stomach and may...

If you remember within 5 days, take the missed dose as soon as you can and then resume your normal weekly schedule. If more than 5 days...

It doesn’t matter — Wegovy can be taken with or without food. Some people feel more comfortable injecting after a light meal or a...

Yes. You can change to a new weekly day as long as at least 3 full days have passed since your last injection. Once you switch, keep...

Any time of day works — morning or evening — because the weekly dose is designed to be flexible. Pick a time you can stick to, keep it...

In major STEP trials, Wegovy led to about 15% weight loss over 68 weeks. Contrave (called Mysimba in the UK) generally achieves around...

Wegovy contains semaglutide at a higher dose and is licensed for weight management, while Trulicity (dulaglutide) is prescribed for type...

Standard UK instructions start at 0.25 mg once weekly and step up gradually to improve comfort and reduce tummy side effects. Starting at...

You can change your weekly injection day if needed, as long as there are at least 3 days (72 hours) between two doses. After switching,...

Yes — official tutorial videos exist and are helpful, but they don’t replace the patient leaflet or nurse/pharmacist teaching. Ask your...

Recommended sites are the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites each week to reduce local irritation, and avoid areas that are...

Wegovy has been tested in large clinical trials and shown to deliver sustained, clinically meaningful weight loss. Over-the-counter...

Yes, trial evidence shows that Wegovy works best when combined with healthy eating and physical activity, leading to average weight...

Many people on Wegovy report fewer food cravings and better control over eating, which can reduce stress around meals. Other drugs like...