Tag: Fixed dose

Over 16% of adults in the United States used a prescription medication for weight management or to treat related conditions in 2021. A common question among new users of Wegovy (semaglutide) is, 'Can you go backwards on a Wegovy pen?' due to its unique titration schedule. The simple and crucial answer is no, and understanding why is key to proper medication adherence and patient safety.

While many people assume a direct relationship between body weight and medication dose, drug studies often exclude or underrepresent individuals with higher body weights, making dosing complex. Whether larger people need more medication depends on a variety of physiological factors, not just their total body mass.