What’s the average weekly weight loss on Wegovy (semaglutide)?
The average weekly weight loss on semaglutide or Wegovy® will vary from one patient to the next. Importantly, Wegovy is used in combination with lifestyle changes such as a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to promote weight loss. In one study, people lost an average of about 6% of their starting weight after using Wegovy for 12 weeks, about 10% of their starting weight after 20 weeks of Wegovy, and about 15% after one year (a little more than 0.5 lb per week). When starting a Wegovy prescription, patients begin at the lowest dose (0.25 mg weekly) and gradually increase every four weeks to a maximum dose of 2.4 mg weekly as long as the medication is well-tolerated. For some patients, weight loss may not start until they reach a higher dose of the medication.
To read real-life experiences of Wegovy users, browse patient reviews. Talk to the doctors at Form Health to learn more about what your average weekly weight loss on Wegovy could look like.
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Lauren Lemieux, MD, FACP, DABOM
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.
