If you have noticed a brown spot on your lip or in your mouth, particularly if it is new, growing, or has irregular features, it is worth booking an assessment so the diagnosis can be confirmed
The maintenance phase requires as much intentional engagement with nutrition, activity, sleep, and medication adherence as the weight loss phase did. Part of the reason is biological
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The Novo Nordisk Wegovy Savings Card program is a reliable source for potential savings on Wegovy prescriptions, offering discounts or even free access for those who qualify
As of May 2026, no UK doctor can prescribe it on the NHS or privately
These include: Nausea (very common), typically most pronounced in the first few weeks Vomiting and diarrhoea (common), which can contribute to dehydration Constipation (common), which may require dietary adjustments Abdominal pain and bloating (common), related to delayed gastric emptying Reduced appetite (very common), which whilst therapeutically beneficial for weight loss, may lead to inadequate nutrition if extreme These effects usually diminish over time as tolerance develops
