Overview
This article explains how dosing and maintenance work as you continue Mounjaro® or Wegovy® treatment after reaching your target weight, and the ongoing support MedExpress provides during the maintenance phase.
Use this article when you want to:
Understand how your Mounjaro® or Wegovy® dose changes as you progress through treatment
Find out whether you need to stop Mounjaro® or Wegovy® once you reach your weight loss goal
Understand the ongoing support MedExpress provides during the maintenance phase
How Does Continuing Treatment Work?
Throughout your weight loss journey, your Mounjaro® or Wegovy® dose will typically increase every four weeks until you reach your maintenance dose.
Your maintenance dose is the specific strength of Mounjaro® or Wegovy® that provides the best weight management results with the fewest side effects for you individually. While some patients reach the maximum available dose, others find that a lower dose of Mounjaro® or Wegovy® is more effective for their individual needs.
What Happens When I Reach My Weight Loss Goal?
When you reach your weight loss goal, you will not be asked to stop your Mounjaro® or Wegovy® treatment automatically. Maintaining your weight is just as important as the initial weight loss.
Progress reviews: MedExpress prescribers will continue to review your progress and health markers regularly.
BMI requirements: you can generally continue your Mounjaro® or Wegovy® medication for maintenance purposes as long as your BMI remains above 21.
What Ongoing Support Will I Receive?
If you continue your Mounjaro® or Wegovy® treatment, MedExpress will check in with you regularly to ensure the medication remains safe and effective. This includes:
Monitoring your progress: ensuring your weight remains stable and healthy.
Dose adjustments: assessing whether your maintenance dose of Mounjaro® or Wegovy® needs to be adjusted based on your side effects or results.
Long-term results: providing the clinical framework to help you prevent weight regain.