Is there a maintenance dose for GLP-1?

Yes, in practice, though it is not formally labeled. Many prescribers transition long-term users to a lower dose once weight goals are met, often the second-lowest available dose, to hold weight stable with fewer side effects than the full weight loss dose. For semaglutide that is often 0.5 or 1.0 milligrams weekly. For tirzepatide it is often 5 or 7.5 milligrams weekly. This is the closest analog to how blood pressure medication is used long-term: stay on the dose that maintains the effect, not the one that drove the initial change. Whether a maintenance dose is right for you depends on your goal, comorbidities, side effect history, and insurance coverage. Some people prefer to stop entirely. Both are valid. The decision belongs with your prescriber.