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What to expect during the switch: 7-day gap: Stop Mounjaro on your normal injection day, then wait 7 days before starting Wegovy Starting fresh: Begin with the lowest Wegovy dose (0.25mg) regardless of your previous Mounjaro dose Gradual increase: Your dose will be increased every 4 weeks as tolerated Side effects may return: Mild nausea, stomach upset, or changes in appetite are normal initially Timeline: Week 1: Final Mounjaro dose Week 2: No medication (washout period) Week 3: Start Wegovy 0.25mg Weeks 3-6: Continue 0.25mg weekly Weeks 7-10: Increase to 0.5mg if tolerated Continue: Following the standard Wegovy dose schedule Wegovy Dose Escalation Schedule Following the 7-day washout period, you'll start Wegovy at the lowest dose and gradually increase according to the established titration schedule: Weeks 1-4 (of Wegovy treatment): 0.25 mg weekly Weeks 5-8: 0.5 mg weekly Weeks 9-12: 1.0 mg weekly Weeks 13-16: 1.7 mg weekly Week 17 onwards: 2.4 mg weekly (maintenance dose) This methodical approach allows your body to adapt progressively, minimising potential side effects and maximising treatment tolerability

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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account With Health Canadas approval of the first two generic injection semaglutide, the medication popularized by the brand name Ozempic, Canadians can now access a more affordable version of the drug prescribed in the treatment of type 2 diabetes but widely used off-label as an anti-obesity medication