Wegovy dosing schedule
Wegovy 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.
Wegovy dose titration
Class-typical schedule. Your prescriber may individualize the schedule based on tolerance and goals.
Week 1–4
0.25 mg
Starting dose — body adjusts
Week 5–8
0.5 mg
Step up
Week 9–12
1.0 mg
Step up