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Titrate slowly. Stay there longer.
Standard manufacturer titration schedules. Safety warnings pulled live from FDA drug labels. Always confirm with your prescriber.
01
Week 1–4
0.25 mg / week
Starter. Most GI side effects appear here.
02
Week 5–8
0.5 mg / week
First true therapeutic dose.
03
Week 9–12
1.0 mg / week
Appetite suppression typically noticeable.
04
Week 13–16
1.7 mg / week
Optional intermediate step.
05
Week 17+
2.4 mg / week
Maintenance. Indefinite if tolerated.
Common side effects & mitigation
Nausea
Week 1–4
Eat smaller meals, avoid greasy foods, hydrate.
Constipation
Ongoing
25–35g fiber/day, magnesium glycinate at night.
Fatigue
Week 1–8
Caloric intake under 1,200 kcal often the culprit.
Injection site reaction
Any week
Rotate sites: abdomen, thigh, upper arm.
Safety data source: api.fda.gov/drug/label · This is not medical advice. Always consult your prescriber.