Wegovy 0.25mg
The starting dose of Wegovy contains 0.25mg of semaglutide. This dose is suitable if you have never taken Wegovy and should be used once a week for weeks 1-4 of treatment.

If you are taking Wegovy and do not experience any side effects from taking the 0.25mg dose after weeks 1-4, you should switch to a higher dose of Wegovy 0.5mg to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Wegovy 0.5mg
Wegovy 0.5mg is for those who have finished taking the starting dose of Wegovy 0.25mg during weeks 1-4 and have not experienced any side effects. Wegovy 0.5mg is typically taken during weeks 5-8.

If you are taking Wegovy and do not experience any side effects from taking the 0.5mg dose after weeks 5-8, you should switch to a higher dose of Wegovy 1mg to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Wegovy 1mg
Wegovy 1mg is for those who have finished taking Wegovy 0.5mg during weeks 5-8 and have not experienced any side effects. Wegovy 1mg is typically taken during weeks 9-12.

If you are taking Wegovy and do not experience any side effects from taking the 1mg dose after weeks 9-12, you should switch to a higher dose of Wegovy 1.7mg to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Wegovy 1.7mg
Wegovy 1.7mg is for those who have finished taking Wegovy 1mg during weeks 9-12 and have not experienced any side effects. Wegovy 1.7mg is typically taken during weeks 13-16.

If you are taking Wegovy and do not experience any side effects from taking the 1.7mg dose after weeks 13-16, you should switch to a higher dose of Wegovy 2.4mg to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Wegovy 2.4mg
Wegovy 2.4mg is the maximum dose and is suitable for those who have finished taking Wegovy 1.7mg during weeks 13-16 and have not experienced any side effects.

Wegovy 2.4mg can be taken from week 17 onwards, with the exact time frame determined by the prescriber.

Mounjaro 2.5mg
The starting dose of Mounjaro contains 2.5mg of tirzepatide. This dose is suitable if you have never taken Mounjaro and should be used once a week for weeks 1-4 of treatment.

If you are taking Mounjaro and do not experience any side effects from taking the 2.5mg dose after weeks 1-4, you should switch to a higher dose of Mounjaro 5mg to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Mounjaro 5mg
Mounjaro 5mg is for those who have finished taking the starting dose of Mounjaro 2.5mg during weeks 1-4 and have not experienced any side effects. Mounjaro 5mg is typically taken during weeks 5-8.

If you are taking Mounjaro and do not experience any side effects from taking the 5mg dose after weeks 5-8, you should switch to a higher dose of Mounjaro 7.5mg, to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Mounjaro 7.5mg
Mounjaro 7.5mg is for those who have finished taking Mounjaro 5mg during weeks 5-8 and have not experienced any side effects. Mounjaro 7.5mg is typically taken during weeks 9-12.

If you do not experience any side effects from taking the 7.5mg dose after weeks 9-12, you should switch to a higher dose of Mounjaro 10mg, to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Mounjaro 10mg
Mounjaro 10mg is typically prescribed for individuals who have finished taking Mounjaro 7.5mg during weeks 9-12 and have not experienced any side effects. Mounjaro 10mg is typically taken during weeks 13-16.

If you are taking Mounjaro and do not experience any side effects from taking the 10mg dose after weeks 13-16, you should switch to a higher dose of Mounjaro 12.5mg, to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Mounjaro 12.5mg
Mounjaro 12.5mg is for those who have finished taking Mounjaro 10mg during weeks 13-16 and have not experienced any side effects. Mounjaro 12.5mg is typically taken during weeks 17-20.

If you are taking Mounjaro and do not experience any side effects from taking the 12.5mg dose after weeks 17-20, you should switch to a higher dose of Mounjaro 15mg, to continue with your weight loss treatment.

Mounjaro 15mg
Mounjaro 15mg is the maximum dose and is suitable for those who have finished taking Mounjaro 12.5mg during weeks 17-20 and have not experienced any side effects.

Mounjaro 15mg can be taken from week 21 onwards, with the exact time frame determined by the prescriber.