How long does it take to lose weight using Wegovy (semaglutide)?
The time it takes to lose weight using Wegovy® (semaglutide) can vary. One study showed that on average people lost ~6% of their starting body weight by 12 weeks, ~10% by 20 weeks, and ~15% at the one year mark. Note that patients in the study used Wegovy in combination with healthy nutrition and physical activity. When starting a Wegovy prescription, patients start at the lowest dose (0.25 mg weekly) and gradually increase every 4 weeks to a maximum dose (2.4 mg weekly) as long as the medication is well tolerated. For some patients there isn’t much of an effect at the lower dose, and weight loss may not start until they reach a higher dose of the medication.
For more information on what it's like to take Wegovy including how long it takes to lose weight, read this Wegovy week by week journal from a FORM patient.
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Lauren Lemieux, MD
FACP, ABOM diplomate
Dr. Lauren Lemieux completed her Internal Medicine residency and fellowship in Clinical Nutrition at UCLA. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. She is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Lemieux is passionate about helping her patients reach their health goals using personalized nutrition, lifestyle and weight management strategies.