When starting Ozempic, your body may need time to adjust to the medication. Gradually increasing the dose helps reduce the likelihood of side effects when beginning the treatment. By starting with a lower dose and slowly building up, the body can acclimate to the medication’s effects on appetite, blood sugar regulation, and digestion.
Building schedule Ozempic
Starting Dose 0,25 mg:
The initial dose of Ozempic is typically 0.25 mg once a week. This is a starting point to help your body get used to the medication. For the first four weeks, you’ll only be taking the 0.25 mg dose.Goal: Allow your body to adjust to the medication and reduce the risk of side effects.
Increase to 0.5 mg:
After four weeks, your doctor will likely increase your dose to 0.5 mg once a week. The increase in dosage helps further control blood sugar levels and can enhance the medication’s effects on weight loss by further curbing appetite.Goal: Reach an effective dose for maintaining blood sugar levels and promoting weight loss.
Increase to 1 mg:
This dose is often recommended for individuals who have not yet achieved their desired weight loss results with the lower doses.Goal: Enhance weight loss results by improving appetite control and promoting more significant fat loss.
Transitioning to Higher Doses with Wegovy
Once you reach the 1.0 mg dose of Ozempic, it’s important to assess your progress and determine if this dosage is sufficient to achieve your weight loss goals. If you find that 1 mg is not enough to meet your expectations, you can step over to Wegovy for a higher dosage. Wegovy contains a higher concentration of semaglutide and is specifically designed for individuals looking to achieve more significant weight loss.
If you and our Vi-Lifestyle medical team decide that Wegovy is the right option, the dosage schedule would look like this:
* Please note that different costs are associated with Wegovy.
Increase to 1 mg:
This dose is often recommended for individuals who have not yet achieved their desired weight loss results with the lower doses.Goal: Enhance appetite control and begin promoting more substantial weight loss.
1.7 mg once weekly for 4 weeks: This is the first step in increasing the dosage, aimed at further boosting appetite control and promoting more substantial weight loss.
Goal: Maximize the medication’s impact for significant weight loss results.
Consultation and Next Steps
Always consult with our medical team before making any adjustments to your dosage. Our team will carefully monitor your progress and discuss any potential side effects to ensure the treatment is working effectively. We'll also provide detailed information on the costs associated with Wegovy so you can make an informed decision about your next steps.