Understanding Wegovy for Weight Loss Wegovy, a once-weekly injection, mimics the natural gut hormone GLP-1 to regulate appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and reduce calorie intake
Small routines can help your body feel calmer and less up and down. Try small changes like: Aiming for 7 to 9 hours of sleep
Weekly dosage schedule Starting dose: 0.25 mg weekly for first 4 weeks Titration phase: 0.5 mg weekly for 4 weeks and then, if tolerated, 1 mg weekly for 4 weeks Maintenance dose for long-term weight management: 1.7 mg once weekly for 4 weeks and then, if tolerated, 2.4 mg once weekly (maximum dose) Dosing considerations If you do not tolerate dose escalation, consult with your healthcare provider and consider delaying the dose escalation for at least 4 weeks
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Body Composition Changes Initial weight loss often includes significant water weight and glycogen depletion, which occurs rapidly