We serve patients from Portland OR, Milwaukie OR, Happy Valley OR, Oak Grove OR, Lake Oswego OR, Beaverton OR, Tigard OR, and surrounding areas
Key Takeaways Starting dose: 0.25 mg once weekly for 4 weeks (both Ozempic and Wegovy) Ozempic max: 1.0 mg weekly (approved 2024: 2.0 mg) optimised for blood sugar control Wegovy max: 2.4 mg weekly optimised for weight loss Titration duration: ~13 weeks (Ozempic) or ~1620 weeks (Wegovy) Same molecule: Both contain identical semaglutide made by Novo Nordisk Semaglutide Dosage Chart Free printable reference chart showing Ozempic and Wegovy titration schedules side-by-side
Weight Maintenance Potential Not everyone regains the same amount
Rybelsus (semaglutide) can generally be taken safely after gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), as the absence of a gallbladder does not fundamentally contraindicate its use
While this amount of fluid may seem daunting, start early and often