New weight loss medicine has arrived in India, is it beneficial for everyone? Know important things

News Topical, Digital Desk : The increasing cases of obesity are a matter of concern for India. Due to high body weight, cases of many diseases like diabetes and heart disease are also increasing. Therefore, it is important to control the increasing obesity among people.

Although there are natural ways to lose weight, many medicines have also started coming in the market for this. After Maujnaro, a new medicine has also been launched in India recently, named Wegovy, which is being said to be very effective. Let us know what is its price in India and for whom it is and what can be its side effects. 

When was Wegovy launched in India?

On 24 June 2025, Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy was launched in India. It is an injectable drug that needs to be taken only once a week. Wegovy is a Semaglutide, which acts like the GLP-1 hormone. This hormone reduces appetite, controls blood sugar and slows down the emptying of the stomach, thereby helping in weight loss.  

This new drug that has come to India is quite expensive and its price varies according to the dose. If someone wants to take its dose, then he may have to pay from ₹ 17,345 per month to ₹ 26,015 per month. In such a situation, it is important to know all the things related to this drug before trying it. 

Who is Wegovy for?  

Wegovy is only for people suffering from obesity. A weight limit has been set for this, only if your weight is above this limit, then you can take this medicine. Keep in mind that this medicine is not for those who just want to lose a few kilos of weight.  

What are the benefits of Wegovy?  

• Helps in weight loss- According to clinical studies, people taking Wegovy lost an average of 15% of their body weight, while one-third lost up to 20%. These results have been reported to be as effective as bariatric surgery.
• Reduces the risk of heart disease- Semaglutide reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%. Cases of heart failure have also been reduced by 69%.  
• Improvement in liver health - Fatty liver decreased in 63% of patients . Liver fibrosis improved in 37% of cases.

What could be the disadvantages?  

• May have to be taken long term- if the medicine is stopped, weight may be regained.  
• Muscle Loss – Some studies have found that this drug can also cause muscle loss. 

Can you lose weight naturally also?

Medicines available for weight loss are often very expensive and can also harm health. In such a situation, it is better to adopt natural remedies and diet instead of medicines to lose weight, so that apart from weight loss, many other benefits can be obtained.  

To lose weight, you can also improve your lifestyle and diet. Instead of eating processed food from outside, give more importance to healthy food prepared at home. Try to include seasonal vegetables and fruits in the diet as much as possible. Along with this, exercise is also very important. Workout for at least 30 minutes every day. Try to get enough sleep and if needed, you can also talk to a doctor and get help. 

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