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Semaglutide and Intermittent Fasting: Is It Safe? Label

Semaglutide and intermittent fasting: what the label says, what doctors advise, and practical tips.

Active ingredient
semaglutide
Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk
Semaglutide and intermittent fasting: a morning walk on a quiet path

Wegovy in brief

How long it lasts in your body
100%50%25%0%07 d14 d21 d28 d35 d50%25%12.5%time after the dose

The half-life is about 1 week: after 7 d, half is gone, and about 3% remains after five half-lives (35 d).

How much weight was lost in the main trial
Wegovy (STEP 1)14.9%Placebo2.4%

STEP 1, 68 weeks: the body weight figure was 14.9%, against 2.4% on placebo.

Cost over time
202520262027$1,349.02$0List priceSelf-pay

Monthly prices in US dollars: the list price and self-pay offers, each taken from the maker's price page.

Sources: FDA label (DailyMed), healthsystemtracker.org, prnewswire.com 1 2.