How long does Wegovy stay in your system?
To determine how long Wegovy® stays in your system, we need to know the half-life of Wegovy. The half-life is the time it takes for 50% of the drug to be removed. The half-life of Wegovy is 7 days which means that if you take the maximum dose (2.4 mg) after 7 days there will be 50% (1.2 mg) remaining in your body. Therefore, Wegovy stays in your system for about 7 weeks before it is completely removed from your body. Wegovy is considered a long-acting medication and only requires weekly dosing to ensure adequate drug levels are maintained.
Learn more about how Form Health doctors prescribe Wegovy to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.
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Lauren Lemieux, MD, FACP, DABOM
Dr. Lauren Lemieux completed her Internal Medicine residency and fellowship in Clinical Nutrition at UCLA. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. She is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Lemieux is passionate about helping her patients reach their health goals using personalized nutrition, lifestyle and weight management strategies.
