Wegovy (semaglutide) is considered a safe and effective treatment for the conditions it’s approved to treat. Possible problems with long-term use include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and kidney ...

The long-term side effects of Wegovy® may include problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or gallbladder. These side effects are rare. For many, Wegovy® is safe to use long-term, and the benefits ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. The short-term effects of Wegovy include appetite control and weight loss. But if you’re considering taking it for the long haul (or ...

Lauren Ball works for The University of Queensland and receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health and Mater Misericordia. She is a Director of Dietitians ...

Zepbound and Wegovy treat weight loss and weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. Both drugs are also approved to treat other conditions. These drugs are given as weekly injections, ...

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a weight loss medicine. The FDA first approved Wegovy in 2021 to help people who are overweight or have obesity lose weight and keep it off. In 2024, Wegovy was also approved ...

Tori Allen says she’s thrilled to have lost 80 pounds since she went on Wegovy, one of the GLP-1 drugs that more and more people are using to treat diabetes or lose weight. But slimming down comes ...