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Wegovy Overview Dosage : Once weekly injection with gradual dose escalation Type : GLP-1 receptor agonist (appetite suppressant) Mechanism : Reduces hunger signals Increases satiety after meals Lowers overall calorie intake Side Effects : Nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, vomiting (typically mild and temporary) What Is Wegovy
Takeaways More long-term study is needed, but its generally OK to drink alcohol while taking GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic) for weight loss
This is not a small consideration
Prior to these medications, most diabetes medications caused weight gain