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Currently, Wegovy is FDA approved for the following: Children ages 12 years or older with a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for their sex and age Adults with a BMI at or above 30 Adults with a BMI at or above 27 and at least one weight-related health condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea Adults with a BMI at or above 27 with established cardiovascular disease and a risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (like heart attack or stroke) Adults with noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis Note that there are slightly different prescribing rules for Wegovy pills versus Wegovy injections

Other documented side effects include injection site reactions (redness, itching, or swelling), fatigue, dizziness, headache, and increased heart rate

Clinical trials show the medications produce significantly higher weight reduction than lifestyle interventions alone

The media frenzy over these so-called "weight loss drugs" has also resulted in pharmaceutical companies tightening restrictions on who is able to access the medications, leading to rejections of valid prescriptions, delays in treatment, and other issues

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