Wegovys most common side effects are also gastrointestinal: nausea affects around 44% of people and vomiting around 25% in clinical trials
They also have their own side effects and risks, such as increased heart rate, digestive problems, or mood changes
When a subset of these participants stopped receiving the drug, they regained about 12 percent of their body weight within a year
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The addition of a weight loss medication such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro will make losing that excess weight much easier for patients
Dropping even 5% of ones weight can bring health benefits, such as improved energy, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, but that amount often doesnt satisfy patients who are focused on weight loss, Bays said