What should I do if I miss a dose of my GLP-1 medication?

If you miss a weekly GLP-1 dose, take it as soon as you remember if it's within 2-5 days of your scheduled dose (follow your specific medication's instructions - different GLP-1s have different recommendations). If it's been longer, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on your regular scheduled day. Never take two doses at once or extra doses to 'catch up' - this increases side effect risk without benefit. For missed doses, you may notice slightly increased appetite until your next injection, but a single missed dose won't cause significant problems. Set phone reminders, calendar alerts, or use medication tracking apps to prevent missed doses. Some patients prefer injecting on weekends when home to avoid forgetting during busy work weeks. If you frequently miss doses, discuss with your provider whether a different medication schedule or reminders would help. Consistency matters for optimal results, but occasional missed doses are not catastrophic.