Wegovy Tablets: Initial dose (days 1 through 30): 1.5 mg orally once a day Dose escalation: Days 31 through 60: 4 mg orally once a day Days 61 through 90: 9 mg orally once a day SUBCUTANEOUS: Ozempic Injection: Initial dose: 0.25 mg subcutaneously once a week for 4 weeks, then 0.5 mg subcutaneously once a week Maintenance dose for glycemic control: 0.5 to 2 mg subcutaneously once a week, based on glycemic control If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the 0.5 mg dose: Increase to 1 mg subcutaneously once a week
The side effects, which are likely to subside over time, may include: Nausea Diarrhea Constipation Vomiting Heartburn Headaches GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) Starting at low doses may help circumvent these, says Kushner, who also notes that these side effects can usually be alleviated if people eat low-fat foods, smaller portion sizes, and a balanced meal plan
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