On Ozempic, the amount of weight you can lose varies based on dose, duration, and individual factors like diet and exercise. Clinical studies show:
- Average weight loss is about 1-2 pounds per week, which can add up to a 10-15% reduction in body weight over a year
- Over 40 weeks, patients lost on average 14 pounds (6.4 kg) on a 2 mg weekly dose
- Some people lose around 5 pounds per month on average, with a total of about 15 pounds over three months if weight loss is steady
- Weight loss may be less in people with type 2 diabetes compared to those without diabetes
- Higher doses of semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic) generally produce greater weight loss, but Ozempic is primarily approved for diabetes, not weight loss. The related drug Wegovy, with a higher dose of semaglutide, is FDA-approved specifically for weight loss and can lead to 15-20% body weight loss
In summary, you can expect to lose roughly 1-2 pounds per week on Ozempic, translating to about 10-15% of your body weight over a year, depending on your dose and lifestyle
