GLP-1 clinical practice

Semaglutide — Maintenance Dose Reduction

Deliberate step-down from peak semaglutide dose to a lower maintenance dose after reaching goal weight, while maintaining weight loss and tolerating reduced appetite suppression. Reduces cost and side effect burden.

Duration

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Steps

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Route

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Protocols

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Source

clinical practice

Protocol Timeline

Step Weeks Dose Compound Note
1 0 1.7 mg Semaglutide (Injectable) Reduced maintenance — for patients unable to tolerate 2.4 mg

Rationale

Step down one dose level at a time. Hold each lower dose for 4–8 weeks to assess weight maintenance. If weight regain exceeds 3–5%, step back up. The minimum effective maintenance dose varies widely by individual.

Compounds Used

Semaglutide (Injectable)

semaglutide_subq · primary

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