Some patients use GLP-1 medications before surgery to help support pre-operative weight loss
Because of these limitations, there was a desire for a GLP-1 agonist that could be taken orally at any time of the day without any food or water restrictions
Similarities: Both are FDA-approved Wegovy formulations Both use semaglutide as the active ingredient Both follow a gradual dose-increase schedule determined by a provider Side effects are generally similar and can be managed with provider support Differences: Wegovy pen: Taken as a once-weekly injection Wegovy pill: Taken orally once per day Your Shed provider will help determine which option may be appropriate based on your health history, preferences, and treatment goals
Side effects peak weeks 6-8
Ive also lost 7 poundsno diet changes
Novo at one point struck a deal with Hims to distribute Wegovy at a cheaper cash-pay price, but the drugmakers abruptly called off the deal in June and accused Hims of illegal mass compounding and deceptive marketing. Since then, speculation that Novo might sue Hims has lingered, with traders on Kalshi pegging the odds at about 24% by the end of the year
