Wegovy (semaglutide) is considered a safe and effective treatment for the conditions it’s approved to treat. Possible problems with long-term use include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and kidney ...

Brittany Dube is a public health professional with expertise in health education and community health. She works for her local Department of Health as a Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, and ...

Wegovy (semaglutide) is an injectable medication that’s FDA approved for weight loss and other uses. Your health insurance may deny coverage for Wegovy, but you can still access it through an appeal ...

The long-term side effects of Wegovy® may include problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or gallbladder. These side effects are rare. For many, Wegovy® is safe to use long-term, and the benefits ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. The short-term effects of Wegovy include appetite control and weight loss. But if you’re considering taking it for the long haul (or ...

Imagine this scenario: You’ve been diligently working toward your weight management goals, and your healthcare team has prescribed Wegovy (semaglutide). You’re excited, you’ve done your research, and ...

Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are prescription drugs used for weight loss and weight management. Both drugs come as a liquid solution for injection under the skin. Zepbound and ...

Lauren Ball works for The University of Queensland and receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health and Mater Misericordia. She is a Director of Dietitians ...

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a weight loss medicine. The FDA first approved Wegovy in 2021 to help people who are overweight or have obesity lose weight and keep it off. In 2024, Wegovy was also approved ...

You’ve likely heard ongoing buzz about weekly injections for weight loss. This approach to weight management is not new but has gained popularity due to new medications that are more effective. While ...

Contrave and Wegovy are medications prescribed for long-term weight management. Contrave is an oral tablet you take twice daily, and Wegovy is an injectable solution you receive once weekly. Both ...

Few things have stirred up as much commotion in either the weight loss or pharmaceutical world as Ozempic and Wegovy. There's a good reason for that — these drugs have proven to be highly effective ...