GLP-1 Dosing Schedule for Weight Loss
The GLP-1 dosing schedule for weight loss is typically designed as a gradual escalation to help minimize potential gastrointestinal side effects. Below is a general progression:
| Time Period | Dosage |
| Month 1 (Weeks 1-4) | The starting dose is 0.25 mg per week. |
| Month 2 (Weeks 5–8) | The dose is increased to 0.5 mg per week. |
| Month 3 (Weeks 9–12) | The dosage is increased to 1.0 mg per week. |
| Month 4 (Weeks 13–16) | The dose is increased to 1.7 mg per week. |
| Month 5 and beyond (Week 17+) | The dosage reaches 2.4 mg per week, which is the maintenance dosage. |
Please Note:
- Take your injection on the same day each week. You can take it with or without food.
- Missed a dose? If it’s been less than 4 days, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it’s been more than 4 days, skip the missed dose and wait until your next scheduled day.
- This is not medical advice.
- Every patient is different. This is just an example of a common treatment plan your provider might follow.
- If you’re unsure about your dose, or if your provider hasn’t given specific instructions, please send a message through the patient portal.
- At our pharmacy, Semaglutide strength increases over time, but the injection amount usually stays the same: Inject 0.25 mL (or 25 units) once per week, even as the strength of the medication increases.