Hey Health Coach are weight loss drugs safe

In 2021, the Food and Drug Administration approved Wegovy for weight loss. It's an injectable treatment called semaglutide -- the identical active ingredient in Ozempic, which was approved in 2017 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. They are each given via a weekly injection, often at home.

However, semaglutide has a long list of possible unwanted side effects, the most common of which include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and fatigue, among others. The medical study reported that these unwanted side effects regularly diminished over time. The drug also comes with warnings about an increased risk of thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney disease, and suicidal thoughts.

Harvard Health confirms that Wegovy is accredited for long-term use, and researchers are nevertheless developing a study of the drug's long-term effects on coronary artery disease and stroke in chubby and obese patients.

Overall, Wegovy helps many people lose weight, but it requires photography and carries a significant risk of unwanted side effects.