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Key Takeaways
It’s time to increase your dose
Continue using your second pen and inject two 0.5 mg doses this week, to achieve a total dose of 1 mg. You should do this on the same day, at roughly the same time as previous weeks.
To increase your dose, confirm the dose selector on your pen displays 0.5 mg and administer two 0.5 mg injections in immediate succession.
Not sure if you should increase your dose?
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 or have any questions, contact your healthcare practitioner before injecting this week. They may advise you to stay on your current dose for longer.
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.
Learn more about factors to consider, when increasing your Ozempic dose.
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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