FDA Approved Wegovy for Heart Disease Prevention
Landmark Decision
According to FOX13, the FDA approved Wegovy, a medicine usually used for losing weight to also help stop heart disease, heart attacks and strokes in adults who are overweight or obese and have heart problems. This is a big deal because it’s the first time a weight-loss medicine has been FDA approved to do this. They did a big study with over 17,000 people and those who took Wegovy had fewer heart problems compared to those who just got standard medical care and advice about living healthy.
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Wegovy FDA Approved – Revolutionary Weight-Loss Drug Now Tackles Heart Disease Risk! (PHOTO: WPRI-TV)
Experts Optimistic About Wegovy FDA Approved
The CEO of a weight management company and a heart doctor are excited about Wegovy’s approval. They believe it’s crucial to provide access to medicines that can save lives and to fight against unfair treatment of weight-loss drugs. They see this FDA approved as a significant step in treating obesity and expect more similar medicines to be developed soon. This FDA approved offers hope to people at risk of heart problems providing them with new options to lower their risk. It’s important for individuals to discuss with their doctors to find the best ways to manage their heart health.
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