[1] [2] According to the Wegovy SmPC, the medication works by mimicking the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and food intake
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Its important to understand: This warning is not related to hypothyroidism itself Having hypothyroidism does not prevent you from taking Wegovy A history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2) does prevent you from taking Wegovy Telling side effects apart Some side effects of Wegovy, such as nausea, tiredness, and constipation, can be similar to symptoms of poorly controlled hypothyroidism
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Whether youre navigating life after surgery or working toward weight loss without GLP-1 medications, the app helps silence food noise, reduce cravings, and simplify meal prep