Wegovy, a prescription medication designed to aid in weight loss, is now available in the United States, opening new doors for individuals managing obesity. The drug, part of a class of medications ...

The pill version of Wegovy seems to work just as well as the injectable form, but there are some key differences between the ...

Americans seeking to lose weight now have a new option – taking Wegovy as a daily pill, rather than a weekly injection. Patients with a prescription could obtain the starter 1.5 mg dose of the tablet ...

Wegovy is a prescription injection used for weight loss, to lower risk of cardiovascular problems, and to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). If you are prescribed Wegovy, ...

Some tout a daily semaglutide pill as a game-changer for weight-loss treatment. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss and maintenance. Drugmaker Novo ...

On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an oral pill form of Wegovy — a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medication for weight loss. Until now, ...

The long-term side effects of Wegovy® may include problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or gallbladder. These side effects are rare. For many, Wegovy® is safe to use long-term, and the benefits ...

Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are FDA-approved injectable medications revolutionizing weight management. Both belong to the incretin mimetic drug class but differ in their mechanisms ...

There’s no question that medications like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) make headlines. They’re two of the handful of medications approved specifically for weight loss. While both ...

The amount of time Wegovy remains in your system depends on the dosage and how long you have been taking the medication, with the drug potentially being detectable for up to 5 to 7 weeks after the ...

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight loss pill hit U.S. pharmacies this week and could change obesity care. Here’s how the Wegovy pill works, who qualifies, how to take it, side effects, cost, and what this ...