How to use Wegovy?
How to Use Wegovy Pens
For Wegovy to be effective, you must take it once a week as part of a comprehensive weight loss plan that includes a
healthy diet and regular exercise.
When prescribed Wegovy, you’ll typically start on a lower dose for the first month. Your dose will then be gradually
increased each month (if you respond well) until you reach the maximum dose around month 5 of your treatment.
How to Inject Wegovy
Before you begin, thoroughly read the patient information leaflet provided with your Wegovy and follow all instructions
from your doctor.
When you’re ready for your first dose, follow these steps:
1. Wash your hands
2. Choose your injection site
You can inject into your lower abdomen or thigh. The upper arm can also be used with assistance. Clean the chosen area
with an alcohol swab or soap and water.
3. Check your pen
the name and dose to ensure it matches your prescription. Look through the pen window to confirm the liquid is clear and
colorless.
4. Attach the needle
Remove the pen cap and firmly push a new needle onto the pen, turning until it’s tight. Pull off the outer and inner
needle caps.
5. Flow check
only need to check the flow the first time you use a new pen. Each pen provides 4 weekly doses.
6. Select your dose
Turn the dose selector until the dose counter displays your prescribed dose.
7. Inject
Insert the needle into your skin, avoiding veins or muscles. Make sure you can see the dose counter.
8. Administer the dose
Step 1: Press and hold down the dose button until the dose counter shows ‘0’.
Step 2: Keep pressing the dose button with the needle in
your skin and slowly count to 6.
Step 3: You should hear a first and second click indicating the start and completion of the injection.
9. Remove and dispose
Carefully remove the needle from your skin. Place the outer needle cap back onto the needle before detaching it from the
pen. Dispose of the used needle in a sharps bin.
10. Store the pen
Replace the pen cap and store the pen out of sight and reach of children.
An opened pen can be stored for up to 28 days
at a temperature below 30°C or in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C), away from the cooling element.
Some extra advice:
– Store unopened injections in the fridge.
– Inspect your pen before use for any damage, such as if it’s been dropped.
– Avoid injecting into bruised, sore, hard, or scarred areas. Also, be careful not to inject into muscles or veins.
– Do not touch the needle cover to prevent accidental needle pricks.
– Do not attempt to stop the injection halfway through, as the needle locks once it starts.
– Rotate your injection site each week.
Wegovy Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose by 5 days or less: Take the missed dose. Your next dose should be taken on your usual day, provided
at least 3 days have passed since your last injection.
- If you miss a dose by more than 5 days: Skip that dose and take your next dose on your usual day and time.
- Last dose more than 2 weeks ago: If more than 2 weeks have passed since your last dose, you must restart at the lowest
strength dose (0.25mg weekly) and follow the Wegovy dosage schedule again.
Want to change your injection day? You can change the day of the week you take Wegovy, as long as there are more than 3 days
between doses.
What Happens When You Stop Taking Wegovy?
There’s no risk of addiction or withdrawal symptoms when you stop Wegovy treatment. However, be aware that your appetite
will increase to normal levels once you stop using it. You’ll need to factor this into your plan to maintain your lower
weight.
Available Wegovy Dosages
Wegovy comes in 5 different doses:
– Wegovy 0.25mg
– Wegovy 0.5mg
– Wegovy 1mg
– Wegovy 1.7mg
– Wegovy 2.4mg
You’ll typically start on the lowest dose in the first month and gradually increase to the highest Wegovy dosage over
about 5 months.
Each dose step takes at least 4 weeks. Each pen contains 4 doses, so you’ll use one pen per dose
step. You cannot start on a higher dose of Wegovy without previously using semaglutide injections.
Your doctor will provide clear instructions on how to achieve the best and safest treatment effect if you are prescribed
Wegovy.
If you’re already using weight loss injections from another provider, you might be able to start treatment with
Truvva at the same dose.
