The STEP program studied semaglutide for weight management ( The New England Journal of Medicine , 2021), while SURMOUNT (NEJM, 2022) and SURMOUNT-OSA (NEJM, 2024) examined tirzepatide for weight and for obstructive sleep apnea
For prescribing Wegovy for weight loss, a person must have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater
Higher doses of the pill will cost $299 a month
Blood in the stool or black, tarry stools Fever above 101F (38.3C) or chills Signs of dehydration dizziness, dark urine, very little urination, dry mouth, confusion, racing heart Severe abdominal pain or pain that radiates to your back (potential pancreatitis warning) Vomiting that prevents you from keeping fluids down for more than 12 hours Loose stools lasting more than 7 days without improvement Sudden, unintended weight loss greater than 5% of your body weight in a week Severity decoder: watery, liquid, explosive what each means Stool consistency on Zepbound varies widely
Semaglutide works by slowing down the gastrointestinal tract, making you feel full for longer periods
