Obesity Drugs: How Much Weight Returns After Discontinuation?

A new study from the University of Cambridge reveals weight regain after stopping obesity drugs like semaglutide.

According to the study published in eClinicalMedicine, patients regain an average of 60% of the weight they lost, one year after stopping treatment. However, in the long term, they retain about 25% of the initial loss.

Researchers analyzed data from 48 studies, including six major clinical trials with more than 3,200 people.

Brajan Budini, a medical student at the University of Cambridge, explained that these drugs act as a 'brake' on appetite, and stopping them leads to rapid weight regain.

Steven Luo, also a medical student, emphasized the importance of counseling on diet and exercise to reduce the risk of weight regain.

The study points out that maintaining results depends on permanent lifestyle changes.

Source: ygeiamou.gr