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Victoza · Dosage

Victoza dosage

The label titration for Victoza, step by step: increase to 1.8 mg after at least 1 week on 1.2 mg if needed.

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Start
0.6 mg
1 week
Steps
3
on the label
Maintenance
1.2 mg or 1.8 mg once daily
Max
1.8 mg once daily

Dosage chart

DoseFastest label timingLabel note
0.6 mgWeek 1Week 1. Starting dose to reduce stomach side effects.
1.2 mgWeek 2Maintenance dose from week 2.
1.8 mgWeek 3 onwardIf more control is needed after at least 1 week on 1.2 mg.

The fastest timing assumes every increase happens as soon as the label allows. Prescribers often hold a dose longer; that's common and on-label.

Changing your dose day

Once a day at any time, independent of meals.

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START LOW 2.5 mg weeks 1 to 4 Not a maintenance dose it's there to let your stomach adjust STEP UP SLOWLY 2.557.51012.515 mg each step: 4+ weeks SIDE EFFECTS FOLLOW THE STEPS +2.5 mg+2.5 mg+2.5 mg+2.5 mg flare, then settle how often nausea is reported IT'S OK TO HOLD 7.5 mg · held on-label, common 0:22 · voiced · captions on
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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Why GLP-1 doses go up slowly
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  1. GLP-1 doses start low. Zepbound starts at 2.5 mg, a starter dose that gives your gut time to adjust.
  2. 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.
  3. Stomach side effects like nausea often flare for a few days after each increase, then settle on the same dose.
  4. Staying on a dose longer is common and allowed by the label. Never increase faster than your prescription says.

Common questions

What dose does Victoza start at?

0.6 mg, 1 week. It's a starter dose; the label doesn't use it as a maintenance dose.

How fast does the Victoza dose go up?

Increase to 1.8 mg after at least 1 week on 1.2 mg if needed.

What is the maximum Victoza dose?

1.8 mg once daily.

Can I stay on a lower dose of Victoza?

Yes, if your prescriber agrees. The label allows maintenance at 1.2 mg or 1.8 mg once daily.

Sources

  1. Victoza prescribing information (FDA label on DailyMed)

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