The rules
Three scenarios, three clear answers.
Same day
Take it now
If you remember at any point during the same day, take the pill. There are no food-timing restrictions, so you can take it with or without food at any time.
Next day
Skip it, take today's dose
Do not double up. Take your regular dose at your normal time. One missed day has minimal impact because orforglipron has a half-life that provides some carry-over.
Missed several days
Just resume at your normal dose
Unlike weekly injections, short gaps on a daily pill rarely need re-titration. If you have missed a week or more, contact your prescriber to be safe.
Decision flow
Step through this to figure out what to do right now.
The answer determines your next step.
Take the pill immediately. No food timing restrictions, so you can take it any time. Resume your normal schedule tomorrow.
Do not take two pills. Just take your regular dose at your regular time.
Never double-dose
Whether you are on a weekly injection or a daily pill, taking two doses to make up for one missed dose increases the risk of severe nausea, vomiting, and — if you also take insulin or sulfonylureas — dangerously low blood sugar. One missed dose is always better than a double dose.
Common questions
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- Foundayo (orforglipron) tablets — FDA prescribing information — DailyMed View source ↗
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