How is Wegovy dosed step by step?
Wegovy (semaglutide) starts at 0.25 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly for 4 weeks, then increases gradually to minimize side effects: 0.5 mg for 4 weeks, 1 mg for 4 weeks, and 1.7 mg for 4 weeks. [1]
What is the maintenance dose for Wegovy?
The maintenance dose is 2.4 mg once weekly. Patients reach this after the titration period, typically around 16-20 weeks from starting. [1][2]
How long until full maintenance dose?
Most patients hit 2.4 mg by week 17. If side effects occur, doctors may pause escalation or reduce temporarily before resuming. [1]
Can the dose go higher or lower?
2.4 mg is the recommended maximum for weight management. Lower doses (like 1.7 mg) may be used long-term if 2.4 mg isn't tolerated, but efficacy drops. No higher doses are approved. [1][2]
What if a dose is missed?
Inject as soon as possible within 5 days, then resume weekly schedule. If more than 5 days late, skip and take the next dose on the regular day. [1]
Common administration tips patients search for
Use prefilled pens with a new needle each time. Inject into abdomen, thigh, or upper arm; rotate sites. Store in fridge until first use, then room temperature for up to 28 days. [1][2]
[1] Novo Nordisk, Wegovy Prescribing Information, https://www.wegovy.com/content/experience-fragments/wegovy/footer/footer-pi.html
[2] FDA Label for Wegovy (semaglutide), https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/215256s007lbl.pdf