Most Popular Questions
How much weight can I lose?
Results do vary, but in a 68-week medical study of 1,961 adults living with obesity or excess weight with a related medical problem, adults lost ~35 lbs (or ~15% body weight). People taking placebo lost an average of 6 lbs (or ~2.5% body weight). The average starting weight for both groups was ~232 lbs.
Results are from a 68-week medical study of adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) and adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also had weight-related medical problems including high blood pressure or high cholesterol. People with type 2 diabetes were excluded. Both groups were instructed to take the medicine along with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity. 7% of people taking Wegovy™ (92 people) left the medical study due to side effects, compared to 3.1% of people taking placebo (20 people).
I have diabetes; can I be on the program?
Yes. Our Weight Loss Program is physician-supervised. Patients suffering from medical conditions, including diabetes, can be treated with your doctor’s permission. Our program can help you control your medical condition so that you can lead a healthier life.
How quickly can I expect to lose the weight?
Most people start seeing results the first few weeks and may even achieve significant progress toward their individual weight loss goals after 5 to 6 weeks. There is no set time for you to begin seeing results because people respond to medicine differently. Ask your health care provider about what a realistic expectation is for you.
Does my insurance cover the weight loss program?
Check out our Financing page to see which insurances may or may not cover it or directly contact your insurance provider.
What if I know my insurance won't cover the medicine?
No worries! Through Advance Care, we have a 1 year, same-as-cash financing program, contact us to find out more.
For sure! When traveling by air it’s recommended to carry your pen in your carry-on as it may freeze in the baggage compartment below the plane. Check with your airline to see if they have specific baggage rules.
You can change the day of the week you take it as long as your last dose was given 2 or more days before.
Yes, it’s recommended that you take it on the same day every week at the most convenient time for you.
Do not throw the pen away in your household trash. Instead, use an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container or a sturdy household container with a tight-fitting lid, like a heavy-duty plastic container.
Don’t worry if you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away (48 hours), take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose is less than 2 days away, don’t administer the dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose.
If you miss doses for more than 2 weeks, call your healthcare provider to talk about how to restart your treatment. You can take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day.
Your medicine should always be clear and colorless, if it is not, PLEASE DO NOT USE! Contact us immediately for a replacement.
That is up to you, you can take your medicine with or without food.
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