Key Takeaways Starting dose: 0.25 mg once weekly for 4 weeks (both Ozempic and Wegovy) Ozempic max: 1.0 mg weekly (approved 2024: 2.0 mg) optimised for blood sugar control Wegovy max: 2.4 mg weekly optimised for weight loss Titration duration: ~13 weeks (Ozempic) or ~1620 weeks (Wegovy) Same molecule: Both contain identical semaglutide made by Novo Nordisk Semaglutide Dosage Chart Free printable reference chart showing Ozempic and Wegovy titration schedules side-by-side
If you want a closer look at the mental chatter itself, our how GLP-1 medications quiet food noise article explains the pattern in more detail
30-second answer The short version If you only track five things during your first month on a GLP-1, track dose timing, side effects, food and protein, water, and weight trend
NICE guidance on obesity and weight management recognises that sustained weight loss of 10% or more can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal problems
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