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Higher dose of Wegovy ups both weight loss and side effects

A higher weekly dose of Wegovy led to nearly half of participants losing 20% or more of their body weight, but side effects increased to 71%, researchers found.

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Trial participants who received an increased weekly dose of Wegovy lost 19 per cent of their body weight in a year on average, but also saw a higher risk of painful skin sensations and nausea

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If you want to be beautiful, you have to suffer - this obviously also applies to the weight loss syringe Wegovy from the manufacturer Novo Nordisk. A recent study has found even more side effects at too high a dose.

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The triple dose of the already available syringes with semaglutide significantly increases weight loss, as shown by two new studies. Experts, however, express reservations.

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NewScientist broke the news in Baltimore, United States on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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