A stronger version of the popular weight loss drug Wegovy is on the way after federal regulators signed off on a higher dose.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a 7.2-milligram dose of Novo Nordisk's semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy. Until now, the highest approved dose was 2.4 milligrams, taken as a weekly shot.
The new version, called Wegovy HD, went through an accelerated review and was approved just 54 days after the application was accepted, the agency said. Novo Nordisk said the higher-dose shot is expected to be available in the U.S. in April, when the price is to be announced.Participants who took the stronger dose lost about 19% of their body weight, or about 47 pounds on average. Folks taking the lower dose lost about 16% . Researchers said that the higher dose may help people who don't see enough results with the 2.4-milligram version.Some people also reported unusual skin sensations, like burning or tingling. This happened in about 23% of people on the higher dose, compared to 6% on the lower dose and less than 1% on a placebo. Serious side effects were reported in nearly 7% of people taking the higher dose, compared to about 11% on the lower dose and about 5% on a placebo. Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrinologist at Harvard Medical School, said the new option could be useful for some patients.But increasing the dose from 2.4 mg to 7.2 mg is "quite a big jump," Dushay said, especially without an intermediate dose in between. “It will be important to see if in the real world, versus in a clinical study, side effects are any worse,” she said.Here are the best ways to lose weight. From calories to fitness, learn these weight loss tips and win your battle with losing weight.
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