Wegovy (generic: semaglutide 2.4mg) is the first medication since 2014 approved by the FDA for the treatment overweight and obesity. This once-per-week self-injection is the most effective weight loss medication currently available, leading to an average weight loss of 15% over 1 year.
In this video, Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD of True You Weight Loss explains how Wegovy works (with an overview of the GLP-1 hormone), common side effects, and expectations.
