When to speak to your GP or oncologist Contact your GP, prescriber, or oncology team if you experience: Any new lumps, changes in the affected or unaffected breast, or new symptoms that prompt concern about recurrence Persistent nausea or vomiting that stops you from keeping fluids down Rapid or significant weight loss beyond whats expected Signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, reduced urination) New fatigue that feels different from your post-treatment fatigue Worsening joint pain or new bone pain Increasing anxiety, low mood, or fear of recurrence thats affecting daily life Any difficulty attending cancer follow-up appointments because of side effects Dont delay routine cancer surveillance because of Wegovy
In high-risk scenarios, clinicians sometimes use ursodeoxycholic acid to reduce stone formation during fast weight loss under medical supervision
Most studies have found that patients will lose approximately 15% of their overall body weight which translates to around 35lbs, however, this was over 68 weeks
Even at the lower doses used for diabetes management (0.5-1 mg weekly), patients in the SUSTAIN clinical trials typically experienced 4-6 kg weight loss over 6-12 months