Written by Angie Carter, health writer at Shed
Many people have questions about dosing when starting a new GLP-1 medication like Wegovy® (semaglutide). Each GLP-1 agonist is a little different, which affects how much you will take and how quickly you will ramp up to the maintenance dose.
What are GLP-1 agonists?
GLP-1 agonists mimic a hormone the body naturally produces: glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1). The GLP-1 hormone helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, which slows digestion, curbs hunger, and leads to better glucose control. By mimicking this hormone, GLP-1 agonists have helped people lose weight, eat less, and maintain steadier blood sugar levels.
What is Wegovy®?
Wegovy® is a once-weekly semaglutide injectable medication, with a higher dose than Ozempic®. It is FDA-approved specifically for chronic weight management.
Wegovy® dosing schedule
Each person’s dosage amount and schedule is different and will be determined by their medical provider. The schedule below is just a general outline of what your dosage schedule could look like:
- Weeks 1–4: 0.25 mg, injected weekly
- Weeks 5–8: 0.5 mg, injected weekly
- Weeks 9–12: 1 mg, injected weekly
- Weeks 13–16: 1.7 mg, injected weekly
- Week 17 and onward (maintenance): 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg, injected weekly
Medication is prescribed only after consultation with a licensed provider to determine appropriateness.
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Wegovy® FAQs
How often do I take Wegovy®?
Wegovy® is taken weekly via subcutaneous injection, usually into the thigh or abdomen. You should take it on the same day each week.
What if I miss a dose?
Talk to your medical provider about what to do if you miss a dose.
How does dosing for Wegovy® compare to Ozempic® and Mounjaro®?
Each medication type has different dosing amounts and schedules. For an overview of dosing for Ozempic® and Mounjaro®, see the links below:
