Wegovy and Mounjaro maintenance dosing

Once you've reached your maintenance dose of Wegovy or Mounjaro, you may be wondering what happens next. While losing weight is a major milestone, maintaining that progress is just as important. Many people stay on a maintenance dose long term to help manage their appetite and support weight stability, although the right dose and treatment plan can vary from person to person.

In this guide, we'll explain how maintenance dosing works and what to expect as you move into the next stage of your weight loss journey.

Maintenance dosing for weight loss injections: key points

• Your maintenance dose is personal to you. It won't always be the highest available dose.
• Many choose to stay on treatment after reaching their goal weight for long-term weight stability.
• Healthy habits still matter. Balanced nutrition, regular activity, and ongoing support are key to maintaining your results.

What is maintenance dosing for Wegovy?

Reaching your maintenance dose of Wegovy might take some time, as losing weight with Wegovy is a gradual process.

From your fifth month onwards, you may be prescribed your maintenance dose. However, this depends from person to person and where you are on your weight loss journey.

Your maintenance dose can be anywhere between 0.25mg and 7.2mg of Wegovy. Your prescriber will work with you to decide what dose is correct for you.

Can I stay on a low dose of Wegovy?

Yes, you may be able to stay on a lower dose of Wegovy if it's working well for you. Everyone's experience with treatment is different, and it's completely understandable to want to avoid increasing your dose if your appetite feels well-managed and you're tolerating the medication comfortably. While Wegovy is typically increased gradually to a maintenance dose, your clinician may recommend staying on a lower dose if it continues to support your weight loss or maintenance goals. The most important thing is finding a dose that feels manageable, effective, and sustainable for you, with guidance from your clinical team.

What is maintenance dosing for Mounjaro?

Not everyone will end up on the same maintenance dose of Mounjaro. Your prescriber will assess how much weight you’ve lost so far, how much your appetite has been suppressed, and whether you are experiencing any side effects. These will help decide your maintenance dose.

You will remain on a dose of anywhere between 2.5mg-15mg of Mounjaro for the long run.

How do I know when I’ve reached my maintenance dose for Wegovy or Mounjaro?

When you start Wegovy or Mounjaro, you'll gradually increase your dose over time. This process, known as titration, helps your body adjust to the medication and can reduce the likelihood of side effects as the dose increases.

Your maintenance dose is the one that helps you maintain your results over the longer term. For many people, this will be reached around the time they achieve their goal weight, although some may move onto a maintenance dose sooner if they're progressing well and responding positively to treatment.

With Mounjaro, the dose is typically increased in 2.5mg steps every four weeks until the most appropriate maintenance dose is reached. Your prescriber will let you know when you've reached this stage and will continue to review your progress to ensure your treatment remains effective and appropriate for your needs.

Is my maintenance dose of Wegovy or Mounjaro always the highest?

Your maintenance dose is the dose that helps you maintain your weight loss over the longer term, and it won't necessarily be the highest available dose. If you're achieving good results, or experiencing side effects, your prescriber may recommend staying on a lower dose instead. Likewise, if you continue to lose weight beyond what's considered healthy, your dose may need to be adjusted.

• Wegovy: The maximum Wegovy dose is 7.2mg, but many people successfully maintain their weight on a lower dose. Studies have shown that 7.2mg of Wegovy can help patients lose on average 21% of their body weight.
• Mounjaro: If prescribed the highest dose (15mg), this is the maximum amount you can take each week, as more can lead to unwanted side effects. The highest dose of Mounjaro is usually considered for individuals who have responded well to treatment. However, if you see results on a lower dose, then your prescriber might decide to keep you on that dose.

What if the highest dose of Wegovy or Mounjaro doesn’t work for me?

If you've reached your maintenance dose and are finding it difficult to maintain your weight, it's worth taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture. Weight maintenance isn't only influenced by medication. Changes to your eating habits, activity levels, routine, sleep, or stress can all have an impact over time.

If you're concerned that your appetite is increasing, your weight is changing, or your current dose no longer feels effective, speak to your prescriber. They can review your progress and discuss whether any adjustments to your treatment plan may be appropriate.

Do I still lose weight on a maintenance dose?

It's normal for your weight loss to slow down or stop once you reach your maintenance dose. After all, the goal at this stage isn't to keep losing weight indefinitely, but to help you maintain the progress you've already made. Some people may continue to lose a small amount of weight, particularly if they're still eating in a calorie deficit or becoming more active, but the main purpose of a maintenance dose is to support long-term weight stability and help reduce the risk of weight regain.

Can my maintenance dose of Mounjaro or Wegovy be changed?

You must speak to your healthcare provider if you think your maintenance dose isn’t right for you.

If you are experiencing side effects, you may need to lower the dosage of your weight loss injection to reduce them. Your dosage might also need to be lowered if you continue to lose weight while on your maintenance dose. This is to prevent you from losing too much weight.

Do I need to keep using Wegovy or Mounjaro forever to maintain my weight?

For some people, continuing treatment for longer may be helpful in maintaining weight loss. So, medical professionals would recommend remaining on treatment long term.

But that doesn’t mean you will need to stay on it for the rest of your life to maintain your weight. Some people may be able reduce or stop treatment with appropriate support and monitoring. This will depend on your circumstances.

Everyone’s treatment will need to be tailored to them by our clinicians to suit their needs and any underlying situations.

Can I stop using Wegovy or Mounjaro after reaching my goal?

Yes, you can discontinue weight loss medication once you reach your goal. If you wish to stop your weight loss medication, for whatever reason, you must talk to your prescriber first.

For more guidance, explore our advice on continuing vs. discontinuing your medication during maintenance.

Is it possible to maintain my weight loss without Wegovy or Mounjaro?

If you decide to stop taking weight loss medication, the habits you've built along the way become even more important. Eating regular, balanced meals, staying active, and maintaining a consistent routine can all help support long-term weight maintenance.

It's also worth remembering that some weight regain can happen after stopping treatment. This doesn't mean you've failed or that the medication hasn't worked. However, people who continue with healthy lifestyle habits tend to be better placed to maintain their results over the long term.

Even so, don’t forget that aim isn't perfection, but creating a sustainable way of eating and living that supports your weight and overall wellbeing.

Stopping Wegovy or Mounjaro

You may wish to stop your Wegovy or Mounjaro treatment for several reasons. Some people will choose to stop their treatment due to the side effects, the cost or because they have hit their goal weight and are confident in their newly formed habits that’ll help them maintain long term.

Your prescriber will be able to assess your situation and discuss why you wish to stop taking the medication. They can advise whether or not stopping your weight loss treatment is the best option for you.

What happens if I stop Wegovy or Mounjaro before I’ve reached my weight loss goal?

Stopping Wegovy or Mounjaro before reaching your goal weight may make it harder to maintain the progress you've made. These medications help reduce hunger, so stopping treatment can lead to increased appetite, making weight regain more likely.

Research suggests that some people regain weight after stopping treatment. For example, one study found that participants regained around two-thirds of the weight they had lost within a year of stopping semaglutide treatment.

This doesn't mean weight regain is inevitable, but it does highlight the importance of having a long-term plan in place. Continuing with healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and ongoing support can help you protect your progress, whether you're still taking medication or considering stopping treatment.

To learn more, explore our guide on how to maintain weight loss for good.

Can I start Wegovy or Mounjaro again after stopping?

If you stop taking Wegovy or Mounjaro, you may eventually decide to restart your weight loss treatment. However, restarting is not automatic and always requires clinical assessment, which takes into consideration factors like:

• your current BMI
• your treatment history
• the reason for stopping
• the length of treatment break
• your overall health and suitability

We discuss these and more in our in-depth guide on restarting weight loss medication.

Sometimes, people who restart their injections discover that their bodies don’t tolerate them as well as they did the first time. However, this isn’t the case for everyone.

Will I go back to the same dose of Wegovy or Mounjaro after stopping

If you stop Wegovy or Mounjaro and later decide to restart treatment, you'll usually need to go back to the starting dose and follow the titration schedule again. This gives your body time to readjust to the medication and can help reduce the risk of side effects.

If you have missed more than two weeks of your injections, speak to your prescriber, as, in some cases, your dose may need adjusting.

Wegovy and Mounjaro maintenance dose after goal weight

Reaching your goal weight is a fantastic achievement, but maintaining it is where long-term success really takes shape. For many people, Wegovy or Mounjaro can continue to play an important role during this stage by helping to manage appetite and support weight stability over time.

“The right maintenance dose will be different for everyone, which is why ongoing reviews with your prescriber are so important. The aim is to find a sustainable approach that helps you maintain your results and feel confident in the long term.”

Niya MansuriPrescribing Pharmacist

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