Heres a quick look at a typical Wegovy dosing schedule: Weeks 14: 0.25 mg once a week Weeks 58: 0.5 mg once a week Weeks 912: 1 mg once a week Weeks 1316: 1.7 mg once a week Week 17 and onward: 2.4 mg once a week This step-by-step approach helps reduce the risk of common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, that can occur when starting semaglutide
When paired with education, nutrition guidance, and realistic expectations, it becomes less about losing weight and more about regaining control and confidence
Some patients keep a simple log or checklist in their bathroom or kitchen where they mark off each completed injection, providing a visual confirmation that prevents double-dosing or premature scheduling
If you experience signs of low blood sugar, such as dizziness, weakness, shakiness, jitteriness, headache, anxiety/mood changes, rapid heartbeat, confusion, slurred speech, sweating, or lightheadedness, seek medical help immediately