getting off semaglutide I went Wegovy — here's what really happens when you stop taking the weight-loss drug How Long Can You Take

When you take semaglutide, it: Slows down food movement through your stomach, so you stay full longer Sends signals to your brain that you're full faster Stimulates insulin release after a meal to prevent blood sugar spikes Reduces the amount of the hormone glucagon so that the liver releases less stored glucose into the blood, which helps maintain steady blood sugar levels Types of semaglutide Semaglutide comes in two main forms: Injectable semaglutide is administered under the skin once weekly

Higher doses approved specifically for weight management, such as semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) and liraglutide 3 mg (Saxenda), can achieve more substantial weight reductions of 10-15%

These needs increase to 27 mg during pregnancy

FDA, including semaglutide in 2021 and tirzepatide in 2023