Fact checked by Jennifer Klump People who use Wegovy for weight management may be at higher risk for hair loss, according to a preprint study. Researchers found that people prescribed semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy,

The weight-loss drug Wegovy slashes the risk of heart disease even before people shed many pounds, data suggests.The drug, which contains the active ingredient semaglutide, works by reducing food cravings and is also available for people with a high BMI.

The Trump administration on Monday singled out powerful new weight-loss drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound as targets in its push to lower prescription drug prices. President Donald Trump's executive order demands that drugmakers cut prices on their products in the coming months to hew more closely to what they charge in other developed countries,

Wegovy can cause some side effects. The most common side effects of semaglutide are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Other side effects, though far rarer, include gall bladder disease, kidney, and pancreas issues.