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What really happens to your body when you stop weight loss drugs like Ozempic


Stopping prescription weight loss drugs often leads to significant weight regain, according to a large-scale analysis of 11 global studies. Researchers found that although these medications, including GLP-1-based treatments like semaglutide and tirzepatide, help patients lose substantial weight while in use, gains tend to return within weeks of stopping.

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We should consider testing Ozempic on healthy people