2025-01-14
Is semaglutide effective for weight loss if you don't have diabetes?
Research suggests semaglutide is safe and effective for weight loss in people with or without type 2 diabetes. Wegovy is the only semaglutide product approved for weight loss. But to get a prescription, you must meet certain health-related criteria.Semaglutide belongs to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drug class. In the United States, semaglutide is not available as a generic product. Three semaglutide brand names are available, and you need a prescription to obtain all of them.