Usual Adult Dose for Weight Loss


Initial Dose Escalation Schedule:

  • Weeks 1 through 4: 0.25 mg subcutaneously once a week
  • Weeks 5 through 8: 0.5 mg subcutaneously once a week
  • Weeks 9 through 12: 1 mg subcutaneously once a week
  • Weeks 13 through 16: 1.7 mg subcutaneously once a week

Maintenance Dose:

  • Week 17 and onward: 2.4 mg subcutaneously once a week