Schauer PR, Bhatt DL, Kirwan JP, Wolski K, Brethauer SA, Navaneethan SD, Aminian A, Pothier CE, Kim ES, Nissen SE, Kashyap SR
Indications: Wegovy is prescribed for one of the FDA-approved indications, such as chronic weight management, cardiovascular risk reduction, or treatment of MASH
It plays a critical role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for beta-oxidation, an essential pathway for energy production (Bieber 1988
Early visits may focus on how well the dosage is tolerated and how youre responding in terms of reduced cravings and better satiety
"Remember, this is something you are putting into your body, so you want to be sure your doctor is aware and supportive of what you're doing," Schiller said
The most common side effects of tesamorelin include injection site reactions like redness or swelling, joint or muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, headaches, and difficulty sleeping