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WEGOVY INJECTION

Wegovy injection,
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GLP-1 injection once a week helps control appetite and maintain satiety.

ABOUT

With an injection once a week,
GLP-1 treatment that controls appetite first

Wegovy is a semaglutide injection-type obesity treatment that imitates the GLP-1 hormone.
It is involved in controlling appetite and maintaining satiety, reducing the amount of food and slowing down the speed of gastric emptying.

Increase the dose gradually from 0.25mgWe usually aim to maintain a dose of 2.4mg.

A woman sitting in the counseling room

RECOMMEND

To a person like this
Review the prescription

After checking the body mass index (BMI) and whether there is a comitant disease
The medical team decides whether to prescribe or not.

  • Obese people with a BMI of 30 or more
  • Those who have a BMI of 27 or higher and have a companion disease
  • Those who need medical team to control appetite and lose weight

Comital diseases include weight-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease.

INFORMATION

Dosage Basic information

Dosing cycle
One time a week, the same day every week
Administration method
Pen type subcutaneous injection
Administration site
One of the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms
Anesthesia method
No anesthesia
Recovery period
Daily life is possible after the injection

DOSE

From low capacity,
Increase gradually

  1. STEP 01

    0.25mg

    Starting capacity
    Let's start by looking at the body's adaptation

  2. STEP 02

    0.5mg

    Step-by-step increase

  3. STEP 03

    1mg

    Step-by-step increase

  4. STEP 04

    1.7mg

    Step-by-step increase

  5. STEP 05

    2.4mg

    Maintenance capacity

EFFECT

What you can expect with Wegovy Six changes

Appetite suppression

It works on the brain
It helps to lower the desire to eat.

Increased satiety

Slow down the speed of gastric discharge
The feeling of satiety is maintained for a long time

Decrease the amount of meals

Naturally, the amount of one meal will decrease.

Weight loss

The reduced amount of meals
Assist to lead to weight loss

Reduction of visceral fat

It can help reduce visceral fat.

Improving cardiovascular health

Along with weight loss
You can expect an improvement in cardiovascular health.

CAUTION

Before using, you must
What you need to know

Wegovy is under the prescription and management of medical team.
It's a prescription drug to use

Representative side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms may appear at the initial dose stage, so the dose is adjusted step by step.
  • If you have uncomfortable symptoms during use, you need to consult with the medical team.
  • Weight may increase again after stopping, so we will improve our lifestyle together.

※ Indiscriminate misuse of drugs can harm health. Please use it after accurate treatment and diagnosis.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you are obese with a BMI of 30 or higher, or if you are overweight with a BMI of 27 or higher and have weight-related health problems, review the prescription.
    Those who need medical team to control their appetite and lose weight can also proceed after consultation.

  • Once a week, on the same day every week, one of the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms is subjected to a pen-type injection.
    There is no need for anesthesia and you can do your daily life right after the injection.

  • No. It starts with 0.25mg and increases gradually, and usually aims to maintain the dose of 2.4mg.
    In the early stage, gastrointestinal symptoms may occur, so the medical team adjusts the dose to see the body's adaptation.

  • Nausea, constipation, indigestion, vomiting, headache, dizziness, etc. can mainly appear in the initial dose stage.
    If you have any uncomfortable symptoms during use, please do not judge arbitrarily and consult with the medical team.

  • Wegovy is an adjuvant treatment that helps reduce the amount of food you eat by suppressing appetite and maintaining satiety.
    When you improve your lifestyle habits such as eating and exercising, it can help you lose weight and reduce visceral fat.

  • Weight can increase again after stopping, so you can improve your eating habits and exercise habits together during the treatment period,
    It is recommended to decide when and how to stop after consulting with the medical team.

CONTACT

Wegovy injection, Start after the treatment

After checking the body mass index and health condition, we will inform you whether it is possible to prescribe.

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