The obesity epidemic is a pressing public health challenge, with significant economic and societal costs
Wegovy tablets are approved at 1.5, 4, 9 and 25 mg with a 25 mg maintenance dosage for weight reduction and cardiovascular risk reduction
But these are anecdotal observations, not clinical evidence, and they shouldnt be taken as a basis for changing treatment without medical guidance. Alcohol and other substance use disorders are common, but they remain substantially underdiagnosed and undertreated
Pregnancy Safety Registries: Ongoing pharmacovigilance and pregnancy exposure registries are necessary to define teratogenic risk and optimal discontinuation intervals
In the six months following approval (JanuaryJune 2025), new starts increased by 16% among OSA patients
Aim for 25-40 grams of protein per meal