Former GLP-1 users regain lost weight after about 18 months, study says
The Washington Post••general
Key Points:
- A review of existing research indicates that individuals who stop taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss typically regain their lost weight within approximately 1½ years.
- The study found that former users of various weight-loss drugs regain weight four times faster than those who relied on behavioral methods such as dieting or exercise.
- Researchers emphasize that maintaining health benefits after discontinuing these medications requires long-term changes to diet and physical activity habits.
