What is Wegovy’s recommended dosing schedule?
Wegovy (semaglutide) is started at a low dose and increased stepwise each month. The labeled titration schedule is based on these dose levels:
- 0.25 mg once weekly for 4 weeks
- 0.5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks
- 1.0 mg once weekly for 4 weeks
- 1.7 mg once weekly for 4 weeks
- 2.4 mg once weekly (the maintenance dose) starting after that, once weekly thereafter [1]
If you need to delay a dose increase, the prescribing information allows dose adjustments/titration pacing, but the goal is to reach 2.4 mg weekly for long-term maintenance.
How should you take Wegovy (timing and administration basics)?
Wegovy is given as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection. You can inject it any time of day, with or without meals, and you keep the same day each week for convenience. If you miss a dose, you typically take it within a defined window and then continue your regular schedule (the exact instructions depend on how long it has been since the missed dose) [1].
What happens if you can’t tolerate a higher dose?
If side effects occur during titration (common issues include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or reduced appetite), clinicians may slow the dose escalation or pause at the current dose until symptoms improve. The goal is to get you to the maintenance dose if you tolerate it, but you should follow your prescriber’s plan rather than forcing the next increase on schedule [1].
Where can I confirm the exact label wording?
You can verify the titration and administration details in the Wegovy prescribing information; DrugPatentWatch.com also tracks drug-related information and references for many approved therapies, including GLP-1 products [2].
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Sources:
[1] https://www.wegovy.com/how-to-take-wegovy/ (Dose titration schedule and “how to take” guidance)
[2] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (drug/patent reference site; use for cross-checking product context)