Ozempic, an earlier formulation of semaglutide, was approved by the FDA in 2017 for use in patients with diabetes because it lowers blood glucose
When the collaboration between Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers was announced in April, Wegovy was made available on Hims through Novo Nordisks NovoCare Pharmacy for a discounted price of $499 per month, in addition to Hims' monthly subscription fee
It has restored dignity, hope, and quality of life
Low blood pressure (hypotension) is also rare occurring in fewer than 1% of patients and is typically related to dehydration caused by gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, MEN 2, or a prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to the specific medication should not use Wegovy or Zepbound