Sandeep Reddy Sandeep Reddy Asked 9 months ago

How many mg of semaglutide for weight loss?

My cousin lost a lot of weight using semaglutide injections. I'm also looking to shed some kilos, so I'm trying to figure out the correct dosage for weight loss. What's the recommended amount?

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Alia Singh Alia Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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For semaglutide and weight loss, it's a precise prescription medication, not something you can just decide. Doctors typically start with a low dose, like 0.25mg once a week, and slowly increase it over several weeks to reach a maintenance dose, often 1.7mg or 2.4mg. You absolutely need a doctor to supervise this; it’s not a quick fix.

Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Semaglutide is a serious medicine, my friend's doctor prescribed it to him. They started very low and gradually increased the dose. It's not like taking a common vitamin. You need to consult a specialist doctor for this, they will evaluate your health and tell you the exact milligrams. Don't take risks with such things, please.

Seema Sharma Seema Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

As a diabetic, I know semaglutide is primarily for managing blood sugar and then for weight loss. The dosage is very specific and is always started low, then increased slowly by a doctor. It's crucial to also focus on diet control and regular exercise alongside it. Please only use under strict medical supervision and advice from an endocrinologist.

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Gautam Iyer Gautam Iyer Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I have high BP, so I'm very careful with any medications, especially for weight loss. Semaglutide is definitely not a self-prescription item. You need a doctor to assess your full health profile, including BP, and then they'll decide if it's suitable and what dosage is safe to start with. Regular check-ups are key.

Smita Kulkarni Smita Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Semaglutide? Yeh toh bahut strong medicine hai, ho na? Aise hi kaise koi mg bata dega? You have to go to a proper doctor, like an endocrinologist. Unko sab pata hoga aapki body ke hisaab se kitna dose theek hai. Don't take risks with your health, please.

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Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yo, semaglutide sounds like some serious stuff. My friend's elder sister was talking about it for weight, but she said her doc gave her a super specific plan, starting really small. Definitely not something you can just Google a dose for. Better hit up a legit doctor for that, for sure.

Priya Das Priya Das Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the weight, but if you're looking into semaglutide, you absolutely have to talk to a doctor first, ya? It's not a supplement, it's a proper medication. They start you on a very low dose and monitor you closely. Your health is priority, so consult a professional, okay?

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