Ozempic Dosage Calculator — Weight Loss

Track your semaglutide dose escalation. Enter how many weeks you've been on medication to see your current dose, phase, and when to increase next.

How many weeks since starting

Determines escalation schedule

Ozempic: 0.25mg (wks 1-4) → 0.5mg (wks 5-8) → 1.0mg (wks 9-52) → 2.0mg (wks 53+); Wegovy: 0.25mg (wks 1-4) → 0.5mg (wks 5-8) → 1.0mg (wks 9-12) → 1.7mg (wks 13-16) → 2.4mg (wks 17+); Increase every 4 weeks minimum
Example: 10 weeks on Ozempic; Current dose: 1.0mg weekly; Phase: Maintenance (Standard Dose); Weeks at current dose: 2; Next increase: At doctor's discretion (already past standard escalation)

What is the standard Ozempic dosing schedule?

Standard Ozempic (semaglutide) dosing escalation for type 2 diabetes: Weeks 1-4: 0.25mg once weekly (starting dose, not therapeutic), Weeks 5-8: 0.5mg once weekly (maintenance dose), Weeks 9+: 1.0mg once weekly (if additional glycemic control needed), Maximum: 2.0mg once weekly (if 1mg is tolerated but A1C still not at goal). Each increase is after minimum 4 weeks at current dose. Never skip the 0.25mg starting dose - it helps your body adjust and reduces GI side effects. Inject subcutaneously in abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, same day each week.

What is the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy dosing?

Both are semaglutide but different indications and doses: Ozempic (FDA approved for type 2 diabetes): Maximum 2.0mg weekly, Typical doses: 0.25mg → 0.5mg → 1.0mg → 2.0mg. Wegovy (FDA approved for weight management): Maximum 2.4mg weekly, Typical doses: 0.25mg → 0.5mg → 1.0mg → 1.7mg → 2.4mg, Takes 16-20 weeks to reach max dose (vs 8 weeks for Ozempic). Wegovy's slower escalation reduces nausea and GI side effects. Using Ozempic for weight loss is off-label but common. Insurance coverage differs significantly.

What if I miss a dose of Ozempic?

If you miss a dose: Take within 5 days (120 hours): Inject as soon as you remember, Skip if more than 5 days have passed: Wait for next scheduled dose, Never double up: Don't take two doses to make up, Resume normal schedule: Continue your regular weekly day. If you miss 2+ consecutive doses, contact your doctor - you may need to restart at a lower dose to avoid GI side effects. Set phone reminders or use the Ozempic app to track doses. Keep pen in refrigerator (36-46°F) or at room temp (up to 56 days after first use).

What are the most common side effects of Ozempic?

Most common side effects (affect 20-50% of users): Nausea (most common, usually improves after 4-8 weeks), Vomiting (10-15%), Diarrhea (10-15%), Constipation (10-12%), Abdominal pain (8-10%), Decreased appetite (5-8%). Serious but rare side effects: Pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems, thyroid tumors (boxed warning), diabetic retinopathy complications. Tips to reduce side effects: Eat smaller meals, avoid fatty/spicy foods, stay hydrated, inject in thigh (not abdomen) to slow absorption. Side effects typically peak during dose escalation and improve within 2-4 weeks at each new dose.