Wegovy and phentermine are potential options for those looking to achieve and maintain an appropriate weight
In the UK, clinical trials involving investigational drugs must be approved by the MHRA and an independent Research Ethics Committee (REC) before they can proceed
These medications offer promising results such as 5-10% weight loss when paired with lifestyle changes
Incretins also slow down the digestion of food so that glucose from your meals takes longer to be absorbed, and they can reduce your appetite and result in weight loss
If youve been following the news around medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) , tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) , and the newer retatrutide (still in clinical trials) , youve probably heard about their impressive results
In most cases, you may be able to start your new medication on your regular dosing day, 1 week after your last dose of the old medication