Only allowed to change dose every 3 months
Although I was provided with a good telehealth visit, I am very disappointed with how the provider chose to prescribe my medication and the lack of response when I stated the dose was no longer working. Even though I had zero side effects, I was required to stay on the Wegovy 2.5mg for 3 months before increasing the dose. This is 2 months longer than Lily's recommended dosing and considered a subtherapeutic dose. I had minimal success at this dose and wasted considerable funds before transitioning to what is considered the lowest therapeutic dose. I then received a 3 month supply for the 5mg dose. That went well, but at the end of my third month I told my provider that it seemed to be decreasing efficacy, and I was told I had to try this dose for another 3 months before increasing it to 7.5mg. So I have been on Wegovy for over 6 months, and I am still at the 5mg dose with no weight loss in the last 2 months and increased cost. According to the manufacturer and many sources online, I should have been at the 7.5mg at minimum. It is frustrating that you cannot change your dose but once every 3 months, even if you are not losing weight and have no side effects. This medication is expensive and I feel I have lost valuable time on my weight loss journey.
By Stephanie
Response from Bridgesidetelehealth· Feb 25, 2026
We are truly sorry to hear that you are feeling frustrated. At Bridgeside, every treatment plan is developed based on an individual medical evaluation, clinical judgment, safety considerations, and patient-specific factors. Because we respect patient privacy, we are not able to discuss individual care details in a public forum. However, we take all concerns seriously and would welcome the opportunity to review your experience directly. Please contact our team at [email protected] so we can better understand your concerns and address them appropriately. We genuinely care about our patients’ outcomes and appreciate feedback that helps us improve.