How long before assuming Ozempic isn't working?
12-16 weeks at therapeutic dose (1 mg or higher).
What's a therapeutic Ozempic dose for weight loss?
1 mg or higher; 2 mg is the maximum.
Can I take Wegovy instead?
Yes, if clinically appropriate; 2.4 mg is the FDA-approved weight management dose.
Is a 3-day food log necessary?
Highest-leverage diagnostic; reveals patterns the patient hadn't tracked.
What is typical plateau timing?
Week 28-40 on semaglutide.
Could my dose be reduced for slow progress?
Reduction is typically for side effects, not slow progress; escalation is more common next step.
What labs should I get?
TSH, free T4, HbA1c, fasting insulin, comprehensive panel, additional per symptoms.
Should I exercise more?
Resistance training is highest-leverage; 2-3 sessions weekly.
When is it appropriate to give up on Ozempic?
After full trial at max tolerated dose with addressed factors and no meaningful response.
Related guides
- Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Ozempic? The Six Causes Worth Investigating
- Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Mounjaro? Plateau Patterns and Real Causes
- Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Zepbound? Plateau Realities and Course Correction
- Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Wegovy? The Six Levers Worth Pulling
- Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Semaglutide? Brand and Compounded Considerations
- Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Tirzepatide? Decoding Stalled Progress
Sources
- Wilding JPH et al., STEP 1, NEJM March 2021
- Jastreboff AM et al., SURMOUNT-1, NEJM July 2022
- Ozempic FDA prescribing information
- Wegovy FDA prescribing information
- Tasali E et al., JAMA Internal Medicine, March 2022
- Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline on Obesity, 2023
- American Thyroid Association screening guidelines
- NAMS position statements on weight in menopause
- CDC alcohol use guidelines
- National Sleep Foundation duration recommendations
- ACSM resistance training guidelines for adults
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