Understanding the Semaglutide Titration Schedule
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Initial Titration Schedule
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Week 1: 0.3 milligrams
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Week 2: 0.3 milligrams
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Week 3: 0.4 milligrams
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Week 4: 0.4 milligrams
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Month One (Weeks 5-8)
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Increase to 0.5 milligrams (25 units) per week
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Monitoring Dosage
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Check appetite control on week 9
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If appetite is controlled, maintain at 0.5 milligrams per week
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If appetite is not controlled, consider increasing to 1 milligram per week
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Dosage Adjustment
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Doctor will write a standing order to increase to 1 milligram after 8 weeks if needed
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Request dose increase if necessary after week 8
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Further Adjustments
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If appetite is still not controlled at 1 milligram per week after 12 weeks, have client consult with a doctor for further evaluation
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Summary
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Month 1: Follow initial titration schedule
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Month 2: Increase to 0.5 milligrams per week
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Month 3: Assess appetite control for potential dosage adjustment
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