Wegovy dosage
| Dose | Fastest label timing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg | Weeks 1 to 4 | Starting dose for weeks 1 to 4. Not a maintenance dose. |
| 0.5 mg | Weeks 5 to 8 | Weeks 5 to 8. |
| 1 mg | Weeks 9 to 12 | Weeks 9 to 12. |
| 1.7 mg | Weeks 13 to 16 | Weeks 13 to 16. Can be a maintenance dose if 2.4 mg isn't tolerated. |
| 2.4 mg | Week 17 onward | Usual maintenance dose from week 17. |
2.4 mg once weekly (1.7 mg if 2.4 mg isn't tolerated)
Ozempic dosage
| Dose | Fastest label timing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg | Weeks 1 to 4 | Starting dose. Not meant to control blood sugar on its own. |
| 0.5 mg | Weeks 5 to 8 | First maintenance dose. |
| 1 mg | Weeks 9 to 12 | If more blood sugar control is needed after at least 4 weeks on 0.5 mg. |
| 2 mg | Week 13 onward | If more control is needed after at least 4 weeks on 1 mg. Highest dose on the label. |
0.5 mg, 1 mg or 2 mg once weekly
Wegovy pill dosage
| Dose | Fastest label timing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mg | 30 days | Starting dose for the first 30 days. |
| 4 mg | 30 days | Days 31 to 60. |
| 9 mg | 30 days | Days 61 to 90. |
| 25 mg | ongoing | Maintenance dose from day 91. |
25 mg once daily
Rybelsus dosage
| Dose | Fastest label timing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mg | 30 days | Starting dose for 30 days. Not meant to control blood sugar on its own. |
| 7 mg | 30 days | Maintenance dose. |
| 14 mg | ongoing | If more control is needed after at least 30 days on 7 mg. |
7 mg or 14 mg once daily (a newer tablet formulation uses 1.5 mg, 4 mg and 9 mg strengths; check your label)
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GLP-1 doses start low. Zepbound starts at 2.5 mg, a starter dose that gives your gut time to adjust.
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- GLP-1 doses start low. Zepbound starts at 2.5 mg, a starter dose that gives your gut time to adjust.
- After at least 4 weeks, your prescriber may step it up by 2.5 mg, up to a maintenance dose of 5, 10 or 15 mg.
- Stomach side effects like nausea often flare for a few days after each increase, then settle on the same dose.
- Staying on a dose longer is common and allowed by the label. Never increase faster than your prescription says.
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