People who stop weight loss drugs return to original weight within year
a year ago
- #weight loss
- #GLP-1 drugs
- #obesity
- People regain all lost weight within a year after stopping weight loss drugs.
- Analysis of 11 studies shows patients lost 8kg on average but returned to original weight within 10 months post-treatment.
- Newer drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro led to greater weight loss (16kg) but patients regained 9.6kg within a year.
- Weight regain is faster after stopping drugs compared to diets, which take at least five years for full regain.
- NHS guidelines limit weight loss injections to two years, raising concerns about long-term effectiveness and cost.
- Experts suggest lifelong treatment or better behavioral support post-drugs to maintain weight loss.
- Psychological counseling and behavior change strategies are recommended to sustain weight loss after stopping injections.
- GLP-1 drugs are not a quick fix; lifestyle changes are essential for long-term weight management.