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Can I start Wegovy at 0.5 mg?
Standard UK instructions start at 0.25 mg once weekly and step up gradually to improve comfort and reduce tummy side effects. Starting at...
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Sep 164 min read
Can I take Wegovy a day early?
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,...
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Sep 153 min read
What is the difference in weight loss mechanism between Wegovy and other appetite suppressants like Contrave?
Wegovy mimics the hormone GLP-1, acting on the brain to reduce appetite and slow digestion. Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) affects brain...
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Sep 82 min read
How do the risks of taking Wegovy compare with taking other weight loss medications?
The most common side effects with Wegovy are gastrointestinal, such as nausea and diarrhoea, and these often lessen over time. Other...
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Sep 72 min read
Is Wegovy better suited for patients with specific conditions compared to other weight loss drugs?
Yes, Wegovy has strong evidence in people with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and sleep apnoea, where weight loss can improve...
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Sep 73 min read
Can Wegovy be used interchangeably with Ozempic?
No, even though both contain semaglutide, they are licensed for different uses and come in different devices and doses. Doctors may...
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Sep 62 min read
How do the long-term health outcomes of Wegovy compare with those of Orlistat?
The SELECT trial showed semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) reduced the risk of major heart problems in people with overweight or obesity and...
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Sep 62 min read
How does Wegovy’s impact on appetite compare to that of other weight loss medications?
Wegovy works directly on appetite signals in the brain, helping people feel full sooner and think less about food. Other medicines act...
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Sep 53 min read
Is Wegovy more effective than other drugs like Qsymia for long-term weight management?
Wegovy has shown sustained weight loss of around 15% at 68 weeks, and many participants maintained benefits at two years. Qsymia (not...
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Sep 43 min read
How do patient satisfaction rates compare between Wegovy and other GLP-1 receptor agonists?
Survey and trial follow-ups suggest people report higher satisfaction with Wegovy than older GLP-1 drugs, mainly because of greater...
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Sep 42 min read
How does the effectiveness of Wegovy compare to phentermine?
Phentermine can produce modest, short-term weight loss, but it is not licensed in the UK for obesity treatment. In contrast, semaglutide...
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Sep 13 min read
How does Wegovy compare to Saxenda in terms of effectiveness?
In a head-to-head trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine , people taking Wegovy lost on average about 15.8% of their body...
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Aug 292 min read
What are the main differences between Wegovy and Trulicity?
Wegovy contains semaglutide at a higher dose and is licensed for weight management, while Trulicity (dulaglutide) is prescribed for type...
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Aug 292 min read
Are Wegovy and Ozempic the same?
They’re not the same product: both contain semaglutide, but Wegovy is the weight-management brand (higher dose) and Ozempic is the...
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Aug 282 min read
Which is better, Wegovy or Ozempic?
For weight management, Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly) is the licensed option and generally achieves greater weight loss than the...
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Aug 282 min read
What’s better, Wegovy or Mounjaro?
Choosing between Wegovy and Mounjaro comes down to what you’re aiming for (weight, blood sugar, side-effect profile) and what’s available...
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Aug 273 min read
Is Wegovy Semaglutide?
Wegovy contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used at higher weekly doses for weight management. It helps reduce appetite and...
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Aug 273 min read
Is there a loading phase when starting Wegovy?
There isn’t a one-off loading dose; instead there’s a gradual dose-escalation (titration) phase. You start low and step up in stages...
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Aug 223 min read
Can Wegovy be taken by both men and women?
Yes — both men and women can use Wegovy when they meet eligibility criteria. Because exposure in pregnancy isn’t recommended, women of...
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Aug 213 min read
Are there any age restrictions for using Wegovy?
In UK services, routine age use focuses on adults within specialist pathways. Use in people under 18 is specialist and not part of...
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Aug 212 min read
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