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How to take Wegovy tablets: on an empty stomach, a sip of water, 30 minutes and what to do about a missed dose
What the AEMPS Summary of Product Characteristics says about taking Wegovy tablets: an 8-hour fast, up to 120 ml of water, half an hour without coffee or other tablets, why the tablet must not be split and what to do if you forget a dose. Rybelsus is taken the same way.
Nov 06, 2026Leer →
Rybelsus 14 mg is now 9 mg: the new 1.5, 4 and 9 mg doses and their equivalents
Why Rybelsus 3, 7 and 14 mg became 1.5, 4 and 9 mg in Spain, what each one is equivalent to according to the AEMPS, which medication errors were feared and why your old prescription no longer works.
Nov 06, 2026Leer →
Wegovy tablets: side effects, contraindications and when to see a doctor
The side effects of Wegovy tablets according to the Summary of Product Characteristics and the OASIS 4 trial: when they appear and why they tend to ease off, who shouldn't take it and which warning signs mean you should see a doctor straight away.
Nov 06, 2026Leer →
How to get a prescription for oral Wegovy in Spain: BMI requirements, steps and timescales
The BMI the Spanish summary of product characteristics requires for Wegovy tablets, who can prescribe them, what the doctor checks, what a private prescription costs, and why you can't buy them without a prescription or online.
Nov 06, 2026Leer →
Prescription weight-loss pills in Spain (2026): which ones have evidence, what they cost and how to get them
Which oral obesity medicines you can actually buy in Spain today, how much weight people lost in their trials, what they cost and who pays for them. And which ones aren't available here, however much they're talked about: Foundayo, oral tirzepatide and supplements marketed as "GLP-1".
Nov 06, 2026Leer →
Hair loss after rapid weight loss or bariatric surgery: why it starts months later
If your hair starts falling out months after losing weight quickly or having surgery, the most likely cause is telogen effluvium. This is diffuse, non-scarring hair loss that shows up late because of the way the hair follicle cycle works. We explain why it happens, which nutrients matter most and what the evidence says.
Nov 06, 2026Leer →
Ozempic in tablet form: what it's called, how it differs and how to get it in Spain
There is no Ozempic tablet. Its active ingredient, semaglutide, is sold as an oral medicine under two names: Rybelsus, for type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy tablets, for weight management. Here is how they differ, what they cost at the pharmacy in Spain and why both need a prescription.
Nov 06, 2026Leer →
Wegovy price in Spain (2026): €179.89 to €223.64 per pen and why it isn't publicly funded
What each Wegovy pen costs at the pharmacy, how many weeks it lasts, the monthly cost at each stage of treatment, what's happening with the 7.2 mg dose and what Spain's Ministry of Health says about funding it.
Nov 05, 2026Leer →
The Wegovy pill in Spain: price, prescription and how to start
Wegovy tablets are now available in Spanish pharmacies in four doses. They need a prescription and are not publicly funded. This guide covers what the pill is, what is known about the price of each box, how to take it according to the summary of product characteristics, the results of the OASIS 4 trial and the steps to get it.
Nov 05, 2026Leer →
High haematocrit on testosterone: what level is a concern and how it is monitored
Testosterone can raise your haematocrit. Above 52% it counts as erythrocytosis, and the Endocrine Society sets 54% as the level at which treatment is paused. Here we explain why it happens, what the measured risk actually is and which follow-up blood tests are done in Spain.
Nov 05, 2026Leer →
Can I take hormone therapy if I have had a thrombosis, or have high blood pressure or excess weight? When it is possible and which route to use
If you have high blood pressure or excess weight, menopausal hormone therapy can usually still be considered, and guidelines prefer a patch or gel. A previous thrombosis changes things. We explain what the studies show, why the route matters so much and what the Spanish summaries of product characteristics say.
Nov 04, 2026Leer →
Best online weight loss clinic in Spain (2026): what to compare and what to expect
No single online clinic is the best for everyone. What you can do is compare them sensibly. Look for a proper medical assessment, a doctor you can identify, the genuine medicine obtained legally, follow-up, a clear price and a plan that goes beyond the drug. This guide covers what to expect from a clinic, what results the trials show are realistic, and the signs that a clinic isn't trustworthy.
Nov 03, 2026Leer →
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