Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Weight loss medications can be an effective option for people struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. Contrave (naltrexone and bupropion) ...

No. The recommended starting dose for Wegovy is 0.25 milligrams (mg). You’ll need to take 0.25 mg once per week for the first 4 weeks of treatment. Starting at this dosage reduces the risk of ...

The company said prescriptions for Zepbound are running at around 63,000 per week, closing the gap with Wegovy, which reached the US market two years earlier.