Wegovy maintenance dose: How to keep the weight off for good

So you’ve been increasing your Wegovy as prescribed for the last four months, hitting the gym every other day, and filling up that healthy food diary, and you’re feeling good. Every morning you stand on your bathroom scales feeling a little stronger, a little lighter, and a little more you, but as you inch towards your goal weight, maybe you’re starting to wonder: well, what happens now?

Wegovy is more than just weight loss injections; it’s a treatment specifically designed to help you make healthy lifestyle changes and to maintain weight loss and good health long into the future. What this means as you approach your desired weight will ultimately depend on your body type, your medical history and your risk of weight gain, which makes talking to your doctor or healthcare provider about next steps a vital one.

One of these steps could be a maximum dose of Wegovy, known as a maintenance dose.

What is the  maintenance dose of Wegovy?

Wegovy is a semaglutide injection that supports calorie intake and increased physical activity to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease, and who are either obese or overweight. It's also been found to help adults with obesity lose excess body weight and keep that weight off.

As a medical weight loss treatment, it's designed to be increased gradually to not only minimise side effects, but to support you in setting healthy habits and sustainable lifestyle changes.

As a result, the dosage is increased every four weeks until you reach what is known as a maintenance dose. This maintenance dose is generally either 1.7mg or 2.5mg, and is ultimately determined by your doctor or healthcare professional based on your body’s needs [1].

This maintenance dose is something that is tailored to help stabilise your weight loss and prevent weight regain in the future.

Do you still lose weight on a maintenance dose of Wegovy?

Many do, in fact, one major study found that after reaching a maintenance dose in Wegovy treatment, adults lost, on average, a further 7.9% of their body weight over seven months [3].

That said, the maintenance dose is designed to sustain weight loss rather than necessarily continue it, and it is likely that you’ll see your weight loss slow or stabilise once you’ve reached it.

Is the maintenance dose of Wegovy always the highest dose?

Not necessarily, no. Like with any medication, the dosage will be prescribed based on your particular physiognomy, medical history and how much weight you want to lose, while also taking into account your body's response to side effects, particularly if you experience severe side effects [2].

As a result, while 2.4 mg is considered standard, your doctor or healthcare provider may prescribe a lower dose or a slower progression of doses to ensure both your health and well-being are cared for.

How do you know when you’ve reached your Wegovy maintenance dose?

In short, it’ll be once you’ve lost weight. Wegovy is designed to support lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and regular physical activity in order to help you reach your desired weight faster. As you gradually increase your dosage of Wegovy, you should find yourself committing to healthy eating habits and a regular exercise schedule.

Once you have lost a certain amount of weight, your healthcare provider will work with you to determine the appropriate maintenance dose that will support you to keep the weight off and reduce the risk of regain.

Signs your dose is stabilising

Generally speaking, it’s less a question of when you notice your dose of Wegovy stabilising than it is a decision you make with your doctor or healthcare provider about your dosage. In that sense, reaching a BMI within a positive range and having the healthy lifestyle habits in place to support weight maintenance into the future, is likely when you and your prescriber will feel you're ready to stay on the same dose.

Do you need to stay on Wegovy forever to maintain your weight loss?

Ultimately, it really depends on your body and your lifestyle, and in that sense, Wegovy can be used as a temporary weight loss treatment just as it can be used as a permanent one. Some people may find that once they’ve reached their weight loss goal, their body can keep the weight off with diet and exercise, but others may find that their bodies quickly regain weight as soon as they drop their next scheduled dose [2].

There are a whole range of reasons for this, from hormonal imbalances to slipping into bad habits, to underlying health conditions, which makes speaking to your healthcare provider about ways to maintain weight loss long term vital to any future planning.

What happens if you stop taking Wegovy too early?

If you stop taking Wegovy before you reach your maintenance dose, you are at increased risk of weight regain. Wegovy weight loss is a gradual process specifically to minimise side effects and support sustainable, long-term change. Suddenly stopping your dosing schedule can interrupt that process in a way that undoes your progress and sees you back at the starting line.  

With the Juniper Programme, you can access weight loss medication tailored to your health and goals — never one-size-fits-all. Our app helps you track progress, connect with your care team, adjust medication as needed, and access expert support. You'll also get structured tools to build lasting habits and ongoing care.

Kickstart your weight loss journey with Wegovy, a groundbreaking weight loss injection that mimics the GLP-1 hormone to help control cravings, delay stomach emptying, and keep you feeling fuller for longer.

We help you make lifestyle and habit changes, and we’re in it with you for the long run, having helped thousands of women achieve their weight loss goals.

Can you restart Wegovy after stopping?

Yes, you can! If you find that you’ve regained weight, or that the circumstances weren’t right for you the first time you tried it, Wegovy can be restarted, although you will be back at the starting dose of 0.25 mg injected in the upper arm or thigh once weekly [1].

Can Wegovy be used as a maintenance dose after Mounjaro?

Yes, Wegovy can be used as a maintenance dose after Mounjaro treatment; however, this should only be done under the guidance of a medical professional.

If you're thinking about switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy, the good news is that it's both safe and straightforward.

When making the switch, Juniper patients don’t need to restart at the lowest dose. If clinically appropriate, they can continue at a higher dose aligned with recent treatment history.

Plus, our switching protocol has only a 7-day gap between medications, compared to 28 days with most other providers. Our clinical oversight ensures safe, effective transitions — helping patients maintain momentum without compromising care.

You can switch in a few easy steps. Simply answer some quick questions about your medical history and goals and choose whether to continue on your current medication or switch to an equivalent dosage in the same trusted GLP-1 class of medications. From here, our clinicians will work with you to find the best treatment plan.

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