Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Rabih Wassel, MBBS, BSc, MSc, MRCS, MRCGP
Chief Medical Officer
Wegovy Week by Week: Your Complete Weekly Guide
Week-by-week breakdown of your Wegovy journey, including what to expect, side effect timeline, dose escalation schedule, and practical tips for each phase.
Weeks 1-4: Starting Dose Phase (0.25mg)
Your first month on Wegovy focuses on helping your body adjust...
Weeks 5-8: Dose Escalation (0.5mg)
As you enter your second month, the dose doubles to 0.5mg...
Weeks 9-12: Continued Escalation (1mg)
The third month marks significant progress in your weight loss journey...
Weeks 13-16: Higher Dose (1.7mg)
Entering month four, you'll step up to 1.7mg weekly...
Week 17+: Maintenance Dose (2.4mg)
From week 17 onwards, you'll reach the full maintenance dose...
Dr. Rabih Wassel
Chief Medical Officer • MBBS, BSc, MSc, MRCS, MRCGP
Dr. Rabih Wassel is a board-certified physician specializing in obesity medicine with over 15 years of experience in weight management and metabolic health.
Related Articles
Wegovy for Weight Loss: How It Works, Benefits, and Side Effects
Curious if Wegovy is right for you? Here's everything you need to know about using Wegovy for weight loss, including how it works, possible side effects, and comparisons to other medications.
Wegovy dosage guide for weight loss: Everything you need to know
Complete Wegovy dosing guide from 0.25mg to 2.4mg. Learn about the escalation schedule, maintenance doses, and how to maximise weight loss results safely.
Wegovy dosage guide: Complete dosing schedule for weight loss
Complete guide to Wegovy dosing for weight loss. Learn about the titration schedule, maintenance doses, missed doses, and optimising your treatment.
Get Weight Loss Tips & Updates
Join our newsletter for evidence-based advice, treatment updates, and exclusive resources delivered to your inbox.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.