Growth hormone, in turn, helps break down fat cells (lipolysis), increase lean muscle mass, and improve body composition
Wegovy is a once-weekly injection containing semaglutide, a medication in the GLP-1 receptor agonist class
And the indication for any weight loss medication, whether it's Wegovy or tirpezatide, which is Zepbound, is a body mass index of 27 with a weight-related problem or a BMI of 30
Contraindications to taking semaglutide include the following: A personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 Known hypersensitivity to semaglutide or any of the medication components Semaglutide Warnings Semaglutide can cause serious health problems, particularly in people who are predisposed to these conditions
Semaglutide is a medicine used to aid in weight loss and control high blood sugar levels for those with type 2 diabetes