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The Wegovy pill is a pretty exciting development! It's the first oral GLP-1 medication approved for weight loss in the U.S., offering a needle-free alternative to the weekly injection.

Here's what the clinical trials showed:

- People who took the pill daily and followed a reduced-calorie diet with exercise lost an average Show Full Answer

The Wegovy pill is a pretty exciting development! It's the first oral GLP-1 medication approved for weight loss in the U.S., offering a needle-free alternative to the weekly injection.

Here's what the clinical trials showed:

- People who took the pill daily and followed a reduced-calorie diet with exercise lost an average of 17% of their body weight over 64 weeks
- Even across all participants (including those who didn't complete the full trial), average weight loss was around 14%
- By comparison, people taking a placebo only lost 2–3% The side effects of the pill are similar to the injectable version and can include:

- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Stomach pain

More serious risks include pancreas inflammation and gallbladder problems, so it's worth having a thorough conversation with a healthcare provider to weigh the benefits and risks for your specific situation. The pill works the same way as the injection — it mimics a natural hormone that helps regulate appetite and slows digestion, helping you feel fuller for longer. The big difference is that it includes a special absorption enhancer so the medication can survive the digestive process and actually work when taken by mouth.

It's still prescribed alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for best results!

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