Eligible patients in Maryland and Delaware may receive in-person or telehealth care based on their location and clinical needs Some patients notice changes in appetite during the first few doses, while others require gradual dose escalation before experiencing a meaningful effect
Wegovy works by mimicking a hormone (known as GLP-1) thats naturally released by the body when you eat
I work with patients to develop transition plans that may include: Slowly tapering the medication instead of stopping it suddenly Tightening up nutrition, protein intake, and strength training before coming off Discussing whether a lower maintenance dose makes sense for some women Addressing the hormone shifts and metabolic factors that were contributing in the first place Rare Risks, Contraindications, and When GLP-1 Medications Are Not Appropriate While GLP-1 medications are generally well-tolerated and highly effective for many patients, they are not appropriate for everyone
Ferreira JP, Fitchett D, Ofstad AP, Kraus BJ, Wanner C, Zwiener I, et al
The synthesis of GLP-1 from pro-glucagon is directed by specific expression of convertase 1/3 in L-cells