The schedule

One injection a week, same day, any time, with or without food. Weeks 1 to 4: 2 mg. Weeks 5 to 8: 4 mg. Weeks 9 to 12: 6 mg. Weeks 13 to 16: 8 mg. Week 17 on: up to 12 mg. Many people reach their goal on 4 to 8 mg and hold there. People sensitive to nausea can start at 1 mg for the first 4 weeks.