Side Effects

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

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

Many people on Wegovy report fewer food cravings and better control over eating, which can reduce stress around meals. Other drugs like Mysimba may also affect mood and cravings, but semaglutide’s impact on appetite tends to have the strongest indirect psychological benefit. Why psychological effects matter Weight management is never only about the body. Emotional wellbeing, self-confidence, and the stress of managing food choices all play a big role in how people experience

Clinical trials included adults up to their mid-70s, and weight loss benefits were seen across age groups. There’s limited evidence directly comparing older versus younger adults, but no major differences in effectiveness have been noted, though older people may be more sensitive to side effects. Who was included in the trials The large clinical trials of semaglutide, such as the STEP programme, included adults with overweight or obesity up to about 75 years old. This means w

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

Both Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) and Trulicity (dulaglutide) improve blood sugar, but semaglutide generally produces greater reductions...

Both Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) and Trulicity (dulaglutide) improve blood sugar, but semaglutide generally produces greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight. NICE recommends semaglutide more widely for people needing weight-focused management. Two GLP-1 medicines, one key difference Wegovy and Trulicity both belong to the GLP-1 receptor agonist family of medicines. They mimic the hormone GLP-1, which reduces appetite, slows digestion, and stimulates insulin release when b

Nausea? Hair loss? Headaches Acid reflux? Sulphur burps? These can be some of the most common side effects when using weight loss medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy. We can help.

Nausea? Hair loss? Headaches Acid reflux? Sulphur burps? These can be some of the most common side effects when using weight loss medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy. We can help.

The most common side effects with Wegovy are gastrointestinal, such as nausea and diarrhoea, and these often lessen over time. Other medicines have different risks: Orlistat can cause oily stools, Mysimba may raise blood pressure, and phentermine (not used in the UK) carries cardiovascular risks. Understanding risk in context All weight-loss medicines come with benefits and risks. Doctors weigh these carefully before prescribing, taking into account a person’s health conditio

The most common side effects with Wegovy are gastrointestinal, such as nausea and diarrhoea, and these often lessen over time. Other...

Wegovy has shown sustained weight loss of around 15% at 68 weeks, and many participants maintained benefits at two years. Qsymia (not...

Wegovy has shown sustained weight loss of around 15% at 68 weeks, and many participants maintained benefits at two years. Qsymia (not...

Since both contain semaglutide, their side-effect profiles are similar — most commonly nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Wegovy uses a...

Since both contain semaglutide, their side-effect profiles are similar — most commonly nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Wegovy uses a...