When's the best time of day to take Wegovy or Mounjaro?

What's the best time of day to take Wegovy or Mounjaro?

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When's the best time to take Wegovy or Mounjaro?

When to take Wegovy

Wegovy is a weight loss medication that you take once a week as an injection.

If you're being treated with Wegovy, it's important to take your injection on the same day each week. However, the time of day doesn't matter – you can take the injection in the morning, afternoon or evening. It's completely up to you.

You don't have to stick to the same time of day each week, either. If you take it at 9:00 a.m. during the first week and at 9:00 p.m. the next week, that's fine. It won't affect how the medication works.

And you can take Wegovy with or without food, so there's no need to plan your doses around mealtimes.

When to take Mounjaro

Mounjaro, like Wegovy, is an injectable weight loss medication that you take once per week.

And as with Wegovy, Mounjaro should be taken on the same day each week – but the time of day doesn't matter. Nor do you have to worry about taking it with meals.

Is it best to stick to one time?

The answer to 'When's the best time of day to take Wegovy or Mounjaro?' is really 'Whenever it suits you'.

However, it might be a good idea to choose a time and stick with it. Here's why.

Taking Wegovy or Mounjaro is quite easy and only takes a minute or two. However, they are long-term treatments – and any long-term treatment involves changing your normal routine.

To help yourself adjust, it's worth teaching yourself good habits. These might include planning your meals more carefully, making time for exercise and – if it's helpful for you – taking your medication at the same time each week.

Before long, administering your weekly dose of Wegovy or Mounjaro should feel as natural as brushing your teeth.

What if I forget to take my dose?

Don't panic. There are simple rules to follow if you forget to take your dose as scheduled.

With Wegovy, you should take the missed dose except when your next scheduled dose is less than 48 hours away. If your next dose is less than 48 hours away, you should skip the missed dose.

With Mounjaro, you should take the missed dose except when your next scheduled dose is less than 72 hours away. If your next dose is less than 72 hours away, you should skip the missed dose.

Time until next dose	Wegovy	Mounjaro
Six days (144 hours) or more	Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Administer the next dose as normal.	Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Administer the next dose as normal.
Five days (120 hours)	Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Administer the next dose as normal.	Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Administer the next dose as normal.
Four days (96 hours)	Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Administer the next dose as normal.	Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Administer the next dose as normal.
Three days (72 hours)	Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Administer the next dose as normal.	DO NOT take the missed dose. Administer the next dose as normal.
Two days (48 hours) or less	DO NOT take the missed dose. Administer the next dose as normal.	DO NOT take the missed dose. Administer the next dose as normal.