Big shift, lower-cost semaglutide could be a game changer for access to diabetes and obesity treatment
The higher dose of Wegovy likely plays a role, as it leads to greater systemic exposure and faster weight loss, which might affect blood flow to the optic nerve
Patients over 12 years old, patients with a BMI of 30 or more, or a BMI of 27 with one weight related medical condition: ie
Splitting doses may reduce peak nausea but doesn't align with clinical trial protocols and could affect medication effectiveness
This prolonged gastric distension contributes to earlier and more sustained feelings of fullness after eating, although this effect may attenuate over time with continued treatment
They hear about hormone therapy all over social media, and they have friends who feel so much better after taking it