What to expect in week 8, and how to prepare for your next dose increase.
Injection guide: week 8
Continue using your second pen and inject a final dose of 0.5 mg once this week.
Increase your dose to 1 mg in week 9, by administering two 0.5 mg injections in immediate succession. Do not throw out your second pen until after week 9.
Learn more about Ozempic and view the full 13 week dosing schedule.
Prepare to increase your dose next week
Next week you’ll increase your dose to 1 mg. Even though your dose is increasing, you’ll keep using your current pen.
Note: you should not increase your dose if any of the following are true:
- You are still having side effects. This suggests your body needs more time to adjust to the current dose.
- You are losing 1-2 pounds per week. This indicates the current dose is still effective.
- You are losing more than 2 pounds per week. This indicates the current dose might be too high.
- You are noticing a decrease in your appetite, less cravings, and feeling full sooner.
If you are experiencing any of the above, contact your healthcare practitioner. If you are experiencing severe side effects, seek in-person care with a healthcare practitioner, or visit a walk-in clinic or the emergency department.
Ozempic FAQs
A few more frequently asked questions about Ozempic®:
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The information provided in this guide is not meant to replace the medical guidance given to you by your healthcare practitioner. If this information conflicts with what your practitioner has told you, always follow their direction first.
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