What the DXA scans reveal In the STEP 1 trial, researchers used DXA imaging to assess body composition changes
In clinical trials, many people reached about 5% weight loss around 12 to 16 weeks of treatment , often just as they were approaching higher doses
Despite this limitation, over 60% of incident users in this study received the starting dose recommended by summaries of product characteristics (SmPCs) [9, 10]
Medication timing tips While there are no known major interactions between levothyroxine and Wegovy, its generally best to: Take levothyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach Take Wegovy on the same day each week Allow at least 4 hours between medications when possible Key points: Hypothyroidism doesnt increase your risk of the rare thyroid cancer mentioned in Wegovys warning Some Wegovy side effects can be similar to hypothyroidism symptoms Take levothyroxine and Wegovy at different times of the day when possible Maintain a consistent schedule with both medications Frequently asked questions Will Wegovy make my hypothyroidism worse
This means that while Ozempic can help with weight loss, it is not officially meant for that goal
P values are two-sided and not adjusted for multiplicity
