"Weight management is multifactorial and involves genetics, hormones, mental health, diet, physical activity and social factors." While Wegovy is currently the big player in the field in New Zealand, "There are other medications or treatments available and more medications are expected to be available soon," she said
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Nausea is most common and typically occurs when starting on the medication and increasing dosage, but Levy says that this is short-term and can be combated typically with lifestyle techniques and, for some people, anti-nausea medication