Healthcare providers typically prescribe the following dosing schedule: Weeks 1-4: 0.25 mg weekly Weeks 5-8: 0.5 mg weekly Weeks 9-12: 1.0 mg weekly Weeks 13-16: 1.7 mg weekly Week 17 and beyond: 2.4 mg weekly (maintenance dose) Proper Injection Technique The injection sites include the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, rotating locations to prevent skin irritation
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