Who is eligible for Wegovy® ?
Per the manufacturer, Wegovy® is intended for use in adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (excess weight) (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol.
Those with a history of any of the following conditions should talk to a doctor prior to starting Wegovy®:†
- Endocrine tumors in the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas, or adrenal glands
- A family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2)
- Diabetes-related eye disease or vision problems
- Pancreatitis
- Active gallbladder disease
- Kidney disease
- Stomach problems
- Thyroid cancer or if someone in your family had thyroid cancer
- Pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to get pregnant