Dietary habits do not affect how Wegovy is absorbed since it is injected under the skin. However, NHS advice suggests avoiding very rich...

Keep unopened pens in the refrigerator (2–8 °C) in their carton, away from the freezer compartment. For in-use pens, store below 30 °C,...

Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable, but keep it sensible while you settle into treatment. Alcohol can irritate the stomach and may...

If you remember within 5 days, take the missed dose as soon as you can and then resume your normal weekly schedule. If more than 5 days...

It doesn’t matter — Wegovy can be taken with or without food. Some people feel more comfortable injecting after a light meal or a...

Yes. You can change to a new weekly day as long as at least 3 full days have passed since your last injection. Once you switch, keep...

Any time of day works — morning or evening — because the weekly dose is designed to be flexible. Pick a time you can stick to, keep it...

In major STEP trials, Wegovy led to about 15% weight loss over 68 weeks. Contrave (called Mysimba in the UK) generally achieves around...

Wegovy contains semaglutide at a higher dose and is licensed for weight management, while Trulicity (dulaglutide) is prescribed for type...

Standard UK instructions start at 0.25 mg once weekly and step up gradually to improve comfort and reduce tummy side effects. Starting at...

You can change your weekly injection day if needed, as long as there are at least 3 days (72 hours) between two doses. After switching,...

Yes — official tutorial videos exist and are helpful, but they don’t replace the patient leaflet or nurse/pharmacist teaching. Ask your...

Recommended sites are the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites each week to reduce local irritation, and avoid areas that are...

Wegovy has been tested in large clinical trials and shown to deliver sustained, clinically meaningful weight loss. Over-the-counter...

Yes, trial evidence shows that Wegovy works best when combined with healthy eating and physical activity, leading to average weight...

Many people on Wegovy report fewer food cravings and better control over eating, which can reduce stress around meals. Other drugs like...

Clinical trials included adults up to their mid-70s, and weight loss benefits were seen across age groups. There’s limited evidence...

Wegovy is made as a biologic medicine, meaning it uses recombinant technology to produce semaglutide, a protein-based drug. Mysimba and...

Both contain semaglutide and improve blood sugar by enhancing insulin release and reducing glucagon. Ozempic is specifically licensed for...

Yes — trials show Wegovy users lose more weight earlier than with Saxenda, thanks to its stronger appetite effect and weekly dosing. That...