dosing schedule
dosing follows a step-up titration designed to minimize the gastrointestinal side effects that are common with GLP-1 medications. Starting at the lowest dose, the prescriber increases gradually — typically every 4 weeks — until the target therapeutic dose is reached. This page details the FDA-labeled schedule, what to do if you miss a dose, and the maximum approved dose.
dose titration
Class-typical schedule. Your prescriber may individualize the schedule based on tolerance and goals.
Week 1–4
2.5 mg
Starting dose — body adjusts
Week 5–8
5 mg
First therapeutic dose
Week 9+
7.5–15 mg
Titrate by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks as tolerated