The transparency around what the medication can and cannot do for a patient is the weakest piece of the entire safety pillar, and we graded it a zero for this category
No, nightmares are not listed as a recognised side effect in the MHRA-approved prescribing information for Wegovy, and large-scale clinical trials have not identified sleep disturbances as a significant adverse event
This may be because thirst decreases along with appetite, or possibly because the medication itself affects hydration status
The trial enrolled 338 adults with obesity (BMI 30) or overweight with comorbidities (BMI 27) and ran for 48 weeks
If youre experiencing symptoms of gastroparesis or are at risk due to diabetes, medications, or other factors, contact NYGA
The process is ongoing, as drug formularies can change over time