Eli Lilly’s Zepbound proved more effective than Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in a new head-to-head trial, though both medications ...

About 71% of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That makes it easy to ...

Q. I took Wegovy for a few months last fall until I was unable to find a pharmacy that could fill my prescription. They were ...

Therefore, an alternative drug may be preferable. Some people may experience unpleasant side effects when taking Wegovy. If this occurs, a doctor may suggest trying an alternative medication.

Also, Wegovy is currently approved by the FDA to help lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Zepbound doesn’t have that approval, at least not yet. So, no one should stop taking or change ...

However, those taking Zepbound reported ... only outcome that doctors and patients should consider when evaluating the two medications. He notes that Wegovy—unlike its competitor—is approved ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy is a once-weekly injection approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat obesity in individuals aged 12 ...

Luckily, I had no side effects at all while taking Wegovy. I have since lost 30 lbs ... We agree that researchers should explore this potential benefit of GLP-1-type drugs for addictions.