Wegovy Starter Dose: What It Is and What Comes Next

According to the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) product information for Wegovy, the starting dose of semaglutide is 0.25 mg once weekly. This is considered an introductory dose — it is not the therapeutic maintenance dose, but a step to help your body adapt. From there, the dose is increased in stages, moving through 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 1.7 mg before reaching the 2.4 mg maintenance dose. Each stage typically lasts around four weeks, though your prescriber may adjust this timeline based on how you are tolerating the medicine.

Why the low start matters

Beginning at a lower strength is a well-established approach with GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide. Many of the commonly reported side effects — particularly nausea, indigestion, and changes in bowel habit — are more likely to be noticeable during a dose increase. Starting slowly gives your system time to adapt, which many people find makes the experience more manageable. That said, side effects vary considerably from person to person, and some people notice very little.

Mounjaro follows a similar titration principle

If you or someone you know is on tirzepatide rather than semaglutide, the same principle applies: a low introductory dose followed by prescriber-led increases. You can read more about the Mounjaro starter dose and how its titration compares, or explore the broader context of Mounjaro dosing stages for further background.

What your starter pack or kit contains

When people refer to a "Wegovy starter pack" or "starter kit", they generally mean the initial pens dispensed at the beginning of treatment — typically the 0.25 mg pens for the first month. The exact contents of what you receive will depend on how your prescription is dispensed and the supply arrangements in your country. Your prescriber or pharmacist is the right person to confirm what you should have and when to expect the next supply. Always check the patient information leaflet that comes with your pens for storage, handling, and use instructions specific to the batch you receive.

For a detailed look at how the full schedule progresses from start to maintenance, see the Wegovy dose schedule overview.

Keeping an accurate record of which dose you are on — and when you took it — matters more than it might seem at first. With a weekly injection and a gradually increasing schedule, it is surprisingly easy to lose track of where you are in your titration, especially across the early months when the dose is changing regularly.

GLP Trackr's dose logging feature is built for exactly this. Each time you inject, you log the dose strength, date, and time in the app, so your full injection history is always in one place. If you are moving between dose stages, that progression is clearly visible — no need to rely on memory or a paper note. The app also lets you set dose reminders so your weekly schedule stays on track even during busy weeks.

If you ever miss a dose, the app gives you a place to log that too — which makes it straightforward to bring the information to your next prescriber appointment. Any decision about what to do after a missed dose belongs with your prescriber or doctor, not a tracking app: they can advise based on your individual circumstances and the patient information for your medicine.

You might also find it useful to explore what each Wegovy dose involves as your titration progresses — understanding the stages can help you feel more prepared at each step.

GLP Trackr is a tracking and journaling app. It does not provide medical or dosing advice, and it is not a substitute for the guidance of your prescriber or healthcare professional. If you have any concerns about your dose, side effects, or how you are responding to treatment, contact your prescriber promptly.

Ready to keep your entire Wegovy journey in one place? Download GLP Trackr on the App Store or Google Play — your first seven days are completely free.