Administered via once-weekly injection, Wegovy is suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or higher with conditions like hypertension
For a comprehensive breakdown of foods to avoid on semaglutide and foods to avoid on tirzepatide , including specific trigger foods organized by side effect type, see our dedicated guides
Prevention: Confirm your syringe says "U-100" or "insulin" on the packaging
Still, the pill suits people who prefer to avoid injections, so wed recommend speaking with your prescriber to see what option is best for you
Recently, Ive seen a lot of patients like Jane: Grappling with obesity and the metabolic diseases cascading from it, they are now among the plurality of Americans who have an FDA indication for semaglutide (the generic name for Ozempic)
These side effects are generally temporary and should subside after your body adapts