If you feel worried, talk to your doctor right away
Additionally, Wegovy works by mimicking the activity of GLP-1, a natural hormone in the body that works in the brain to regulate appetite and help reduce food intake
Its important to set a routine and use reminders, such as alarms or calendars, to ensure timely administration
Long-Term Considerations Weight Regain After Discontinuation Both medications are associated with weight regain after discontinuation: STEP 1 extension data showed that participants who stopped semaglutide regained approximately two-thirds of their lost weight over the following year (Wilding et al., Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism , 2022) Long-term data for tesofensine is more limited, but weight regain is expected given that the appetite-suppressing mechanism ceases when the medication is stopped This underscores the importance of viewing these medications as long-term or indefinite treatments for chronic obesity management, rather than short-term interventions
Use no more than once or twice per week, as regular use can lead to dependency and actually worsen constipation over time