How Wegovy Dosing and Titration Actually Work
Wegovy (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable medicine. According to the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC), it is initiated at a low dose and increased gradually over time — a process called titration — with the goal of reaching a maintenance dose that your prescriber has determined is right for you. The standard starting strength is 0.25 mg, which is considered an introductory dose to help your body adjust to the medicine.
Why the titration schedule is set the way it is
The gradual step-up from 0.25 mg through progressively higher strengths is designed to reduce the likelihood and severity of gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea — effects that are commonly reported, particularly early on. Taking two 0.25 mg injections at the same time would not be equivalent to following your prescribed plan, and could expose you to a higher dose than your prescriber intended at that stage.
Why "doubling up" is not a substitute for your prescribed titration
Your dose at any given time is chosen for a reason. Administering an extra injection — even at the same strength — changes the amount of medicine entering your body and falls outside the plan agreed with your prescriber. If you feel the current dose is not working as expected, or you are unsure whether to move to the next strength, that conversation should happen with your prescriber or doctor, not through self-adjustment.
For a broader look at how Wegovy dose strengths are structured, see our guide to Wegovy dose strengths and what each stage involves. If you are also curious about how titration works for a different GLP-1 medicine, our page on Mounjaro dose stages covers that in detail.
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Logging Your Wegovy Doses with GLP Trackr
One of the most practical things you can do while navigating a weekly injection schedule is keep an accurate log of every dose you take. GLP Trackr's dose logging feature lets you record each injection — the date, the strength, and the time — so you always have a clear, timestamped record of exactly where you are in your schedule.
This matters for a few reasons. If you ever feel uncertain about whether you have already injected this week, your log gives you an immediate answer. It also means that if a dose is missed or delayed, you have an accurate record to share with your prescriber when you discuss what to do next — rather than relying on memory. The app also includes gentle dose reminders to help you stay on your once-weekly schedule without the guesswork.
If you want to understand more about the 0.25 mg starting period in particular, our page on starting Wegovy at 0.25 mg covers what many people experience at that stage. You can also explore our GLP-1 dosing hub for wider context on how injectable GLP-1 medicines are typically managed.
Any decision about your Wegovy dose — including whether to stay at 0.25 mg, move to the next strength, or take any additional doses — should be made with your prescriber, never on your own. If you are experiencing side effects that feel severe or persistent, contact your healthcare professional promptly rather than adjusting your dose independently.
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Frequently asked questions.
No — any change to the amount of Wegovy you inject should only happen under the guidance of your prescriber or doctor. Self-adjusting your dose, including taking an extra injection at any strength, falls outside your prescribed plan and is not recommended.
The 0.25 mg dose is a starting dose used to help your body adjust to semaglutide gradually. It is not intended as a long-term maintenance dose. How long you stay at this strength and when you move up is decided by your prescriber based on your individual response.
Speak with your prescriber or doctor. They can review your response to the current dose and advise whether a change is appropriate. Do not increase your dose or take additional injections without their guidance.
No — do not double up if you miss a dose. Refer to the patient information leaflet that came with your medicine and contact your prescriber or doctor for advice on what to do. You can log a missed dose in GLP Trackr to keep your record accurate and discuss it at your next appointment.
GLP Trackr lets you log each weekly injection with the date, time, and dose strength, and sends reminders so you never lose track of your schedule. Your dose history is stored clearly so you can share it with your prescriber when needed.