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How semaglutide works Physician, Gia Eapen, MD, explains, Semaglutide is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists
Mario Quiros, MD Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine | Good Hearts Health | Last medically reviewed: June 2026 How many milligrams do I take? and How do I measure that in units on a syringe? these are questions I answer every single day in my weight loss practice
The FDA-approved maximum dose is 2.4 mg injected once weekly
What happens to side effects if you stop and restart semaglutide If you stop semaglutide for any reason, whether due to surgery, supply issues, or personal choice, restarting semaglutide requires going through the dose escalation process again