New Wegovy pill sparks hype — and serious warnings from doctors

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Feb. 23, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 23, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/new-wegovy-pill-sparks-hype-and-serious-warnings-from-doctors/3898830/

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Doctors call Wegovy's new weight loss pill a game changer in the fight against obesity, but some experts are urging patients to be cautious. Just weeks after hitting the market, nearly 200,000 people are already taking the Wegovy pill, according to the company. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, whereve...