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Stopping GLP-1 weight-loss drugs causes weight regain four times faster than ending exercise, with most individuals returning to their original weight within 18 months, highlighting the need for long-term management strategies.
A study shows that individuals who stop using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy tend to regain their lost weight within about 18 months, and those who used these drugs regain weight four times faster than those relying solely on diet and exercise. For long-term health benefits, lasting lifestyle changes are essential.
A review of research indicates that individuals who stop using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss tend to regain their lost weight within approximately 18 months, and this regain occurs faster than with behavioral methods like dieting or exercise. To maintain health benefits after discontinuing these medications, lasting lifestyle changes are essential.
Doctors warn that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally for diabetes, carry risks such as side effects and potential weight regain after stopping, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes and caution against viewing these medications as quick fixes.
Research warns of dangers associated with starting and stopping weight loss shots like Semaglutide, including serious side effects, potential for weight regain, and muscle loss. Medical professionals emphasize the importance of understanding risks, addressing underlying health issues, and adopting sustainable lifestyle changes to maintain weight loss long-term. A special offer for a comprehensive health assessment is available at Health Utah.
A study found that weight lost through anti-obesity medications like Ozempic tends to be regained after stopping treatment, with significant weight returning within 8 to 20 weeks, highlighting challenges in maintaining weight loss post-medication.
A study reviewing 11 research papers found that weight loss achieved through anti-obesity medications like Ozempic often reverses within weeks after stopping the drugs, with an average regain of 2.5 kg over 20 weeks, highlighting challenges in maintaining weight loss post-treatment.
A study suggests that weight loss achieved through GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound is often reversed within a few months after stopping the treatment, highlighting the chronic nature of obesity and the importance of ongoing management. Experts emphasize that these medications work as intended, but their effects diminish once discontinued, similar to other chronic disease treatments.
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the long-term effects of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) on body weight after discontinuation, finding significant weight regain starting around 8 weeks post-discontinuation that persists up to 20 weeks, with variations based on medication type and patient characteristics.
A man who lost five stone using the weight loss drug liraglutide (similar to Ozempic) fears lifelong dependency after regaining half the weight upon stopping the medication, highlighting concerns about the long-term sustainability of drug-assisted weight loss and the importance of lifestyle changes.