Wegovy Butt: How Common, How Long It Lasts, What Helps
The Wegovy label does not list butt changes as a side effect. What people mean by it: a flatter or saggier buttock area after fast weight loss.
- In the label
- Not listed
- Most common in the label
- Nausea 44%
A quick look at Wegovy
Its half-life is about 1 week. After 7 d, half is gone, and about 3% remains after five half-lives (35 d).
The STEP 1 comparison covered 68 weeks: 14.9% of body weight compared with 2.4% with placebo.
In US dollars, monthly figures include the list price and self-pay offers. Each figure comes from the maker's price page.
Sources: FDA label (DailyMed), healthsystemtracker.org, prnewswire.com 1 2.
What the Wegovy label includes instead
The Wegovy label does not list butt changes. In the label, five side effects appear most often.
| Side effect | Placebo | Wegovy 2.4 mg | More than placebo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 16% | 44% | +28 points |
| Diarrhea | 16% | 30% | +14 points |
| Vomiting | 6% | 24% | +18 points |
| Constipation | 11% | 24% | +13 points |
| Abdominal Pain | 10% | 20% | +10 points |
Source cited: Wegovy label (DailyMed).
Source: FDA label (DailyMed).