Unlike Lilly's drug, the Wegovy pill must be taken while fasting and without other medicines, though this is not a major barrier once patients are instructed, said Tricia Tan, professor of metabolic medicine and endocrinology at Imperial College London, adding that they might struggle to remember to take it daily
By month twelve, most patients are within a few pounds of where they will land on semaglutide alone
Semaglutide aids in weight loss only if calorie intake is reduced
The practice is common during medication shortages, but it doesnt come without concerns
In addition, studies have shown that these drugs can have pleiotropic effects such as blood pressure lowering, weight reduction, endothelial protection, and insulin sensitivity (Figure 1)