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Questions & Answers 

Senior Woman
How does the pen work ?

They are appetite suppressants, you won't feel hungry at all, no cravings .

The pens contain a synthetic hormones called Semaglutide, that helps regulate blood sugars, it prevents blood sugars dropping and stops the hunger hormone being released in turn surpasses our appetite . It is a once a week injection.

Who gives the injection ?

You do ! We do a video call to give the first injection together, and inform you of everything you need to know to get the most from your pen, the needle is tiny and you don't feel it at all. Its really easy and a video is then sent so you can follow this for future injections .

What support will I get ?

You will have a one to one video call consultation once you have your pen to show you how to use your pen and give the first injection during this call together. You then have a contact number for 24 hour support that you can text or call any time, you will always speak to the same person, who will know you and where you are at in your journey.
If you need repeat video calls for your injection, this isn't a problem .you will have a point of contact at all times.

What Side effects are there?

When you first start any weight loss pen, it’s normal to notice a few minor side effects. Remember, this is simply your body adjusting , and they should settle with time. Some people get side effects and some don't , we won't know this until we have given the first dose. We always start on the lowest dose which will help minimise side effects. We will monitor how you react to the first dose and if needed adjust your dose accordingly .

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The majority of side effects are related to the digestive system, and could possibly include, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache or fatigue. It is important to keep hydrated and drink 2 litres of fluid a day to prevent dehydration and constipation.

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Your Nurse will be available to help support you should you experience any of the above side effects.

 

 

 

 

 

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Who prescribes this medication ?

Your initial consultation form is assessed by a Qualified Nurse Practitioner, a Registered Nurse who has specialised in weight management, and part of  the National Medical WeightLoss Programme 
The Clinic is  CQC registered to carry out this service.The medication is then prescribed by a nurse prescriber and dispensed by a UK based pharmacy and delivered to your door in ice packs the next day.

What is the difference between Mounjaro and Wegovy ?

What are Mounjaro and Wegovy?

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Mounjaro and Wegovy contain drugs that mimic two hormones in the body that lower hunger: GLP-1 and GIP.

The GLP-1 hormone has three major effects in your body:

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1 – It slows the rate of food movement from your stomach to your small intestine


2 – It communicates with the appetite control centre in your brain to increase satiety so you feel less hungry


3 – It manages the release of the insulin and glucagon hormones in your body, ultimately leading to lower blood sugar levels (generally a good thing)

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The natural GLP-1 hormone in your body lasts only a few minutes, whereas the GLP-1 drugs can last for many days. This means they can have the above effects over a more sustained period.

All-in-all, this leads to people feeling less hungry because they have food in their stomachs for longer, and GLP-1’s effect on the brain means that people feel like they have less ‘food noise’ and reduced desires for highly-desirable foods.

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The main difference between Wegovy and Mounjaro is that the drug in Wegovy mimics a single hormone, GLP-1, while the drug in Mounjaro mimics both GLP-1 and GIP.

GIP is a hormone that supports blood sugar levels and helps our fat cells store more excess energy we might consume in our diets.

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It’s thought this dual-action effect of Mounjaro is why better weight-loss results have been seen in the clinical trials published so far.

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