Wegovy drug therapy: the newest FDA-approved weight loss medication (explanation and overview) [gs4lj6gpIh0]

Wegovy drug therapy: the newest FDA-approved weight loss medication (explanation and overview) [gs4lj6gpIh0]

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Wegovy (generic: semaglutide 2.4mg) is the first medication since 2014 approved by the FDA for the treatment overweight and obesity. This once-per-week self-injection is the most effective weight loss medication currently available, leading to an average weight loss of 15% over 1 year. In this video, Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD of True You Weight Loss explains how Wegovy works (with an overview of the GLP-1 hormone), common side effects, and expectations. #popular diet pill #weight loss adhd medication #simply acv and keto #diabetic diet pills