How is the dose of Mounjaro increased?
The dose of Mounjaro for weight loss is increased gradually, starting at 2.5 mg once a week for the first four weeks. After this, the dose can be increased every four weeks in steps of 2.5 mg, but only if you and your clinician agree that it is safe and necessary based on your response and side effects. The highest dose is 15 mg once a week, and you should never increase your dose faster than advised by your healthcare provider.
- You start with 2.5 mg once a week for the first 4 weeks.
- The dose can be increased to 5 mg, then 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and up to a maximum of 15 mg, each for at least 4 weeks.
- Dose increases are only made if you tolerate the current dose well and need further weight loss, always under your clinician's supervision.
This text has been fact checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.