Clinical studies have shown its benefits in reducing the occurrence of major cardiovascular events in patients with or without type 2 diabetes
While standard injection dosages are 2.4 mg a week (a maintenance dose for Wegovy), oral doses are much higher 25 mg a day to contend with stomach absorption, a matter well get into below
If you were to inject your previous maintenance dose, say 1.0 mg or 2.4 mg, into a body with zero tolerance, the result would be extreme
Both medications are given as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection and share similar pharmacokinetic characteristics, such as absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Frequently asked questions The Wegovy manufacturers current list price is $1,349.02 for each package