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Can I travel with Wegovy (flights, holidays)?
Pack Wegovy in hand luggage, not in the hold, and keep it protected from heat. Take your prescription label or a clinic letter for...

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Sep 203 min read


Can Wegovy and Metformin be used together, and how do their mechanisms differ?
Yes, Wegovy and metformin are often used together in people with type 2 diabetes, and no special dose adjustment is typically required....

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Sep 174 min read


How to use Wegovy?
Use once weekly, same day each week, with or without food, alongside a reduced-calorie eating plan and regular activity. Keep hydrated,...

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Sep 163 min read


How to use Wegovy pen?
Check your dose strength, attach a new needle, and follow the step-by-step device guide (including the brief “flow check” where shown)....

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Sep 153 min read


How to inject Wegovy?
Wegovy is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) once a week, not into a vein or muscle. Wash or sanitise your hands, choose a clean,...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Sep 143 min read


Can Wegovy be used interchangeably with Ozempic?
No, even though both contain semaglutide, they are licensed for different uses and come in different devices and doses. Doctors may...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Sep 72 min read


How does Wegovy’s impact on appetite compare to that of other weight loss medications?
Wegovy works directly on appetite signals in the brain, helping people feel full sooner and think less about food. Other medicines act...

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Sep 63 min read


Is Wegovy more effective than other drugs like Qsymia for long-term weight management?
Wegovy has shown sustained weight loss of around 15% at 68 weeks, and many participants maintained benefits at two years. Qsymia (not...

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Sep 53 min read


How do patient satisfaction rates compare between Wegovy and other GLP-1 receptor agonists?
Survey and trial follow-ups suggest people report higher satisfaction with Wegovy than older GLP-1 drugs, mainly because of greater...

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Sep 52 min read


Which has fewer dietary restrictions: Wegovy or Saxenda?
Neither Wegovy nor Saxenda requires strict dietary rules. Both are prescribed alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical...

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Sep 22 min read


What’s the difference in administration between Wegovy and other weight loss drugs?
Wegovy is taken once weekly via an injection pen, with doses stepped up over 16 weeks. Saxenda requires a daily injection, Mounjaro is a...

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Sep 13 min read


How does the effectiveness of Wegovy compare to phentermine?
Phentermine can produce modest, short-term weight loss, but it is not licensed in the UK for obesity treatment. In contrast, semaglutide...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Sep 13 min read


Does Wegovy have more side effects than Ozempic?
Since both contain semaglutide, their side-effect profiles are similar — most commonly nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Wegovy uses a...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Aug 312 min read


Which is better, Wegovy or Ozempic?
For weight management, Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly) is the licensed option and generally achieves greater weight loss than the...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Aug 282 min read


Is Wegovy the same as Ozempic?
Wegovy and Ozempic share the same active ingredient (semaglutide), but they’re licensed for different uses and doses — Wegovy for weight...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Aug 263 min read


Can Wegovy treat obesity-related conditions aside from weight loss (e.g., fatty liver)?
Wegovy isn’t licensed in the UK to treat fatty liver or other conditions directly, but weight reduction can improve liver fat and broader...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Aug 263 min read


How should Wegovy be stored?
Storage is straightforward: keep pens in the refrigerator in their original carton, and do not freeze. Protect from light and check the...

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Aug 254 min read


Does Wegovy impact hormones related to hunger (e.g., ghrelin, leptin)?
Wegovy acts directly on GLP-1 receptors; effects on ghrelin and leptin are indirect and vary between individuals. By strengthening...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Aug 253 min read


How is Wegovy administered (e.g., injection site guidelines)?
Wegovy is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection given into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites each week and avoid areas that...

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Aug 244 min read


Is there a loading phase when starting Wegovy?
There isn’t a one-off loading dose; instead there’s a gradual dose-escalation (titration) phase. You start low and step up in stages...

AJ Hill Aesthetics
Aug 223 min read
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