How Does Semaglutide (Wegovy) Work?

Semaglutide, known as Wegovy, is a hormone that activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain, signaling a feeling of fullness and reducing appetite. As a result, your appetite is reduced, and it becomes much easier to limit your calorie intake.

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How Much Weight Can You Lose With Semaglutide (Wegovy)?

In clinical studies, patients taking Wegovy for 68 weeks lost an average of 35 lbs (15% of their body weight). If you take Semaglutide (Wegovy) for one year, you can likely expect to lose at least 5% of your body weight.

How Soon Can I Expect to Lose Weight with Semaglutide?

When you start taking Semaglutide in NYC, Connecticut, Long Island, and New Jersey, the first four to twelve weeks are known as the induction phase. During this period, you’ll gradually increase your dose to help your body adjust to the medication. After the induction phase, you enter the maintenance phase, when you can typically expect to begin losing weight.

How Often Is Semaglutide (Wegovy) Taken?

Semaglutide (Wegovy) should be taken once each week, on the same day every week. It doesn’t matter what time of the day the medication is taken.

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Is Semaglutide (Wegovy) Safe?

Yes. Wegovy is an FDA-approved weight-loss medication, and its safety has been studied in several clinical trials. As long as you use the semaglutide in NYC, Connecticut, Long Island & New Jersey correctly, it’s entirely safe to take. Please note that compounded semaglutide is distinct from Wegovy and is not an FDA-approved weight loss medication.

Risks and Side Effects of Semaglutide (Wegovy)

In some patients, Semaglutide (Wegovy) can cause certain side effects. The most common side effects of the medication include:

  • Low blood sugar (in patients with type 2 diabetes)
  • Upset stomach/heartburn
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Diarrhea/constipation
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness

Semaglutide (Wegovy) can also cause more serious side effects. You should contact your doctor immediately if you encounter any of the following symptoms:

  • Vision changes
  • Unusual mood shifts
  • Pounding heartbeat/chest fluttering
  • Light-headedness
  • Swelling or a lump in your neck
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Severe pain in upper stomach
  • Fever
  • Jaundice

How Do I Take Semaglutide (Wegovy)?

Semaglutide (Wegovy) is taken by injecting the medication under the skin of your stomach, thigh, or upper arm using a special pen device. It’s important to rotate your injection site each week and avoid injecting the medication into tender, bruised, red, or hard skin. To properly inject Wegovy, you can follow these steps:

  1. Remove the cap from the pen device
  2. Push the pen firmly against your skin and hold it until the yellow bar stops moving
  3. You will hear two clicks: one when the injection begins and another while the injection is in progress
  4. Once the yellow bar has stopped moving, remove the pen from your skin
  5. Dispose of your Wegovy pen in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container