Wegovy was developed for weight management, where clinical trials showed that higher doses (up to 2.4 mg) worked better for appetite suppression and weight loss

should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus Discontinue treatment in women at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy, owing to the long washout period for semaglutide Clinical Considerations Poorly controlled diabetes during pregnancy increases maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, preeclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, stillbirth, and delivery complications Poorly controlled diabetes increases fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia-related morbidity Lactation There are no data on the presence of semaglutide in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production In lactating rats, semaglutide was detected in milk at levels 3- to 12-fold lower than in maternal plasma Interaction Coadministration with insulin secretagogues (eg, sulfonylureas) or insulin may increase the risk of hypoglycemia
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These lesions can be seen on MRI scans and are linked to the symptoms people with MS experience
This is also the dose used for type 2 diabetes management under the Ozempic brand, and it represents the point where semaglutide is working at full therapeutic strength for blood sugar control