Dosing FAQ

How to Draw Up and Properly Administer Subcutaneous Injections

Do not increase dose prior to 4 weeks
Do not exceed 2.50mg
Do not take more than 1 dose within a 7-day period

The recommended dose starts at the .25mg. Patients will increase doses every 4 weeks until they reach the maximum dose of 2.50mg.
The dosing looks like this: .25mg>.50mg>1.00mg>1.50mg>2.00mg.2.50mg.
Never increase prior to 4 weeks and never exceed 2.50mg of compound Semaglutide.

Compounded Semaglutide is meant to be titrated up to help minimize negative side effects. Patients begin dosing at 0.25mg for 4 weeks then increase to 0.50mg for 5 weeks then increase again in 4-5 weeks to 1mg. Many individuals find the .50mg - 1.00mg to be the "sweet spot" for weight loss. While others may need the higher doses of 1.50mg - 2.50mg.

Patients may opt to stay at current dose if steadily losing weight loss, have reached their goal weight, or wish to maintain current weight.

If headaches, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation occur, it is advised to stay at current dose longer than 4 weeks until side effects diminish or drop down 1 dose.

Do not increase dose prior to 4 weeks. The medication is meant to be titrated up every 4 weeks to minimize negative side effects. It is very important to stay on the recommended dosing schedule.

If you miss a dose and it has been 1-7 days past the due date of your injection, continue at current dose.
If you miss a dose and it has been 8-13 days past the due date of your injection, you should be fine to continue on your current dose. If you have previously experienced negative side effects, it’s recommended to reduce to the previous dose for 2 -4 weeks.
If you miss a dose and it has been 14-20 days past the due date of your injection, drop down 2 doses.
If you miss a dose and it has been 21+ days past the due date of your injection, drop down 3 doses or restart program at .25mg.
If you experienced any previous side effects and wish to minimize the reoccurrence of them, you may reduce your dose to .25mg and titrate back up to the desired dose every 4 weeks.

Be patient. Some people do not experience weight loss in the first 4-8 weeks. Everyone is different. Some people do not experience weight loss until they reach a higher dose of 1.00mg or even 1.50mg of compounded Semaglutide. Do not increase dose prior to 4 weeks.

Building up resistance can occur. Talk to a member of our team about transitioning to Tirzepatide which targets a 2nd hormone receptor. Studies show it can be more effective for weight loss.

Be patient. Some people do not experience weight loss in the first 4-8 weeks. Everyone is different. Some people do not experience weight loss until they reach a higher dose of 1.00mg or even 1.50mg. Do not increase dose prior to 4 weeks.