Weight Loss Success May Reverse Within Weeks Of Ending Medication

While semaglutide and similar weight loss medications could lead to significant weight loss, a weight rebound could start as early as eight weeks after their discontinuation, according to a recent study. The researchers said that further investigation is needed to understand potential factors associated with weight gain after weight loss medication is discontinued. 

The researchers assessed data from 11 previous clinical trials. Six of the 11 clinical trials covered in the review focused on semaglutide, the active ingredient of Ozempic and Wegovy. A total of 1,574 participants in treatment groups and 893 in control groups were included. Weight change . . .