Do you have to continue taking Wegovy (semaglutide) after you lose the weight you want?
Yes, it is typically recommended that patients continue taking Wegovy® (semaglutide) even after they have reached their healthy weight. You’ll continue taking your Wegovy maintenance dose after your goal weight is achieved. As with other weight loss medications, it is recommended to continue this medication long-term for weight maintenance as there is a biological tendency to regain weight after losing weight. This was demonstrated in a study where patients took Wegovy up to 20 weeks, then half continued on the medication and continued to lose weight while the other half switched to a placebo (something that has no therapeutic effect) and regained the weight they had lost. If you are currently taking Wegovy, discuss any plans to stop your medication with your medical provider and talk with them about your recommended Wegovy maintenance dose after your goal weight is achieved. Recommendations for how long to stay on Wegovy suggest that a person can stay on Wegovy so long as they are tolerating the medication and it is deemed appropriate by their medical provider. For other commonly asked questions about Wegovy, check out our post.
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Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic founded in 2019 that provides science-based obesity care to help patients achieve their weight loss and health goals. Patients have the opportunity to achieve sustainable weight loss by working closely with an American Board of Obesity Medicine physician and a Registered Dietitian who is a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management. Each Care Team develops a personalized treatment plan based on a comprehensive review of their medical history that includes behavioral support, nutrition, physical activity, and medication, if appropriate.
