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Most cases of semaglutide not working are actually dosing or titration issues Nearly half of GLP-1 patients stop at 180 days due to side effects (52%), supply issues (33%), and cost (25%) A 2025 study found patients seeing an obesity specialist were 8 times more likely to stick with GLP-1s Rivas Medical Weight Loss has been treating obesity since 1991

If you are using semaglutide for weight loss and considering pregnancy in the future, discuss timeline planning with your provider

Discussion with your provider about biomarkers and genetic context can inform next steps if monthly loss plateaus

Maximum dose: If you are not seeing the results you want with your semaglutide treatment, your healthcare provider may increase your dose to 1 milligram once per week, but this is the maximum recommended dosage for maintenance of lost weight

Some individuals notice appetite changes within the first few weeks, while measurable weight loss often occurs over several months