They are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has flagged concerns about variability in purity, potency, and the salt forms some pharmacies use
Side effects and safety: what to expect from each Weight loss numbers mean nothing if the side effects make a medication intolerable
The FDA didnt ask for these additional studies for the Wegovy pill when it was approved
While nearly 8.5 kg (~60%) was fat loss, the lean mass loss reported was ~40%
Teaching patients to measure servings or choices, such as using standard portion sizes or the MyPlate Food Guide, helps them understand appropriate portion sizes for different food groups
Weeks 1 through 6: 2mg weekly Same starting dose as the standard schedule, but with two extra weeks of adaptation