Researchers find people regain 10 kg within 18 months after stopping GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
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Updated · Hindustan Times · Apr 29
Researchers find people regain 10 kg within 18 months after stopping GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
9 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Apr 29
A peer-reviewed study of 9,300 participants published in January 2026 shows weight regain occurs four times faster than with diet and exercise after stopping drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Participants lost about 33 pounds during treatment but regained nearly 22 pounds within the first year off medication, with blood pressure and cholesterol also returning to baseline in 17 months.
The study highlights that millions using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss face rapid reversal of benefits after discontinuation, underscoring the need for long-term strategies beyond medication.
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