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Appetite may begin to decrease, though weight loss may not yet be noticeable

Continuing semaglutide is not a sign of failure but rather an evidence-based approach to managing a chronic disease, similar to ongoing treatment for hypertension or diabetes

Can I request a higher dose than 2.4 mg

In May 2026 the EMAs CHMP issued a positive opinion recommending oral semaglutide 25 mg (the Wegovy pill) for weight management, the first oral GLP-1 of its kind in the EU

That said, both medications are FDA-approved, effective treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes and the ideal choice depends on individual patient factors