Wegovy Weight Loss Injections

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Semaglutie is the active ingredient in Wegovy Weight Loss Injections, a prescription-only weight-loss medication. This injection is used by people who suffer from obesity or are overweight to reduce the risk of weight-related comorbidities.

The drug has recently been approved in the UK, following approval in the USA in 2021.

Benefits of Wegovy weight loss injections:

• You should expect to lose between 15-17% of your starting body weight.
• This is a great option if you can’t or don’t want to take tablets.
• If tablets haven’t worked in the past, this is a next-line treatment to try.
• Related common side effects should subside within a few weeks.
• It is a popular weight loss aid and is well-tolerated by many.
• It works to suppress hunger and make you feel fuller for longer.
• Once weekly injection compared to a daily injection with Saxenda.
• Approved and licenced medicine by the MHRA.
• There is a gradual dosing scheduled to minimise unwanted side effects.

What is Wegovy?

Semaglutie is the active ingredient in Wegovy, a prescription-only weight-loss medication.

This injection is used by people who suffer from obesity or are overweight to reduce the risk of weight-related comorbidities.

The drug has recently been approved in the UK, following approval in the USA in 2021.

How does Wegovy work?

This weight loss treatment works to increase fullness and reduce hunger. It mimics a hormone that targets areas of the brain involved in regulating appetite and food intake. This can help you eat less, which can lead to weight loss. This medicine should be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

It has been proven to be a successful weight loss aid by reducing hunger and increasing fullness.

According to clinical trials, you should expect to lose up to 15% of your starting body weight using this weight-loss injection.

Who can use Wegovy?

These pens can be used by adults aged 18-74 if their Body mass index BMI is over 30.

Those who have weight-related health conditions such as diabetes could qualify if their BMI is over 27.

It is important to note that the injections may react with some medications or not be suitable for people with certain conditions.

Who should not take Wegovy?

Do not use if:

• you are allergic to semaglutide or any of the other ingredients in this medicine
• you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• you are under 18 years of age

You must let your doctor know if you have any of the following conditions before using this medicine:

• Kidney problems
• Inflammation of the pancreas
• Diabetes
• Low blood sugar
• Diabetic eye disease

Why am I not losing weight on Wegovy?

If this medicine isn’t working for you, there is likely a resolvable reason this is happening.

Even weight loss injectables such as these pre-filled pens, which have transformed weight management for many, are not magic and do not work alone. This is why you must make sure you’re eating a reduced-calorie diet as well as increasing physical activity.

You should consider the following before discontinuing the use of this medicine:

How long you have been taking Wegovy

It starts to show its effects after a few weeks of starting the medicine, in this time your body is also adjusting to the treatment, and it can take up to 3 months for positive results to be seen.

Everyone is different and the time the treatment takes to work will vary, this is why we advise continuing with this treatment for at least 3 months and then reviewing its effectiveness.

Side effects

With any medicine there is a chance you can get side effects, with this drug it is common to experience side effects when you start the treatment, these often present as stomach issues, such as nausea, diarrhoea and constipation. Although, you shouldn’t let this put you off as these side effects often lessen and stop after the first few weeks of treatment.

Eating habits

Even though semaglutide works by reducing your appetite and making you feel fuller for longer, you must be aware of what you are eating. For example, if you are eating high-calorie meals and are not in a calorie deficit, you won’t lose weight.

You can find more information on how to eat a calorie deficit diet in our dedicated article here.

Exercise

Exercise is important, not just for weight loss but for your overall health.

This doesn’t mean that you should have an intense workout at your local gym every day. Instead, you could go on a 30-minute walk each day or do a 15-minute HIIT workout.

Did you know, that just a brisk 10-minute walk each day can produce many health rewards while contributing to the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise for adults aged 19 to 64, as per the NHS physical activity guidelines.

When to use Wegovy?

You should use this medication once a week, preferably on the same day each week, and you can administer it at any time of day, independent of meals. You can change the day of your weekly injection of this medicine, if necessary, as long as it has been at least three days.

Wegovy dosing schedule

Month 1: 

Start at a dose of 0.25 mg once a week

Month 2:

you can increase your weekly dose to 0.5 mg

Month 3: 

You can increase your weekly dose to 1 mg

Month 4: 

you can increase your weekly dose to 1.7 mg

Month 5 onward:

you can increase your weekly dose to the full dose of 2.4 mg

You must understand that there is a possibility you could put on re-bound weight when stopping this medication, this, however, can be counteracted if healthy eating and exercise are maintained.

How long does Wegovy Weight Loss Injections take to work?

This medicine has a licenced indication of 6 months, which means that within the 6 months of taking it, you are expected to have lost at least 5% of your starting body weight to continue treatment. This can be achieved with the support of a healthy eating and exercise routine.

What if I miss a dose of Wegovy?

It only needs to be injected once weekly and due to drug longevity a missed dose can be taken within 5 days from when you were meant to take a dose.

Wegovy side effects

Common side effects:

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Stomach (abdomen) pain
• Headache
• Tiredness (fatigue)
• Upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Feeling bloated
• Belching
• Gas
• Stomach flu
• Heartburn
• Less than 5% hair loss after you stop using the medication
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue

These pens may cause serious side effects, including:

• Inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis)
• Gallbladder problems
• Increased risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those who also take medicines for type 2 diabetes such as sulfonylureas or insulin
• Kidney problems (kidney failure)
• Serious allergic reactions
• Change in vision in patients with type 2 diabetes
• Increased heart rate
• Depression or thoughts of suicide
• Possible thyroid tumours, including cancer

If you experience any of the above side-effects please stop treatment and contact your doctor or the online pharmacy urgently.

Do the side effects of Wegovy go away?

Side effects with Wegovy Weight Loss Injections are often temporary and go away after your body gets used to the medication.

Side effects are common with this weight loss injection and can include abdominal pain and fatigue. You should speak to a pharmacist or doctor if any of the common side effects above continue to bother you.

If you experience the common side effects above with this medicine we advise that you stay at a lower dose until your body gets used to this medication. You must report any prolonged and concerning side effects to a pharmacist or doctor.

A new reported side effect with Wegovy is that you could experience less than 5% hair loss after you stop using the medication, however, this shouldn’t continue.

Wegovy and pregnancy

If you are planning on getting pregnant, make sure you have completely stopped using Wegovy at least 2 months before trying to conceive.

Women who are at childbearing age should be on some form of contraception as the effects on the foetus are not yet known.