Wegovy pill vs. injection: Is one more effective?
Your doctor will help you decide which form, pill or injection, of Wegovy is best for you. It may depend on your medical history, which dosing schedule fits your lifestyle better, and how comfortable you are with needles.
The best choice often depends on which option you can stick with consistently.
The pill and injection forms of Wegovy have some similarities and differences. The ways that they are similar include the active ingredient, side effects, and warnings. The two forms differ in their approved uses, dosing and administration, and storage requirements.
Cost may also be different between the pill and injection. The cost of Wegovy may depend on your insurance company or pharmacy you use. If you have prescription insurance that covers Wegovy, you may be able to pay as little as $25 per month for both forms of the drug. Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider for more information on the cost of Wegovy.
The table below provides a look at how the Wegovy pill compares with the injection.
Clinical trials show that both forms of Wegovy are effective. Research indicates that the 25 mg daily pill produces results similar to the 2.4 mg weekly injection. In clinical trials, people using the pill form of Wegovy lost an average of 14% of their body weight over 64 weeks. People using the injection form of Wegovy lost an average of 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks.
The pill works best when you follow the strict timing rules. If you eat too soon after taking it, the medicine may not absorb well. When you eat doesn’t interfere with the injection, since it bypasses the stomach and goes directly into the blood stream.
At this time, there is no data to indicate that the injection works faster than the pills or vice versa. Both options can help with weight loss and weight management when used in combination with changes in diet and exercise.
Now that Wegovy is available as both a pill and an injection, you have options for your treatment. You and your doctor can determine which form of Wegovy is best for you. It may depend on what condition Wegovy is being used for and how comfortable you are with needles.
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